I am turning 35 at the end of April and all I can think of is "where did the time go?". I am realizing that in the last 35 years of my life I have graduated college, been on a few vacations and this is the time to start the adoption process. This takes more than a year and since I am working on getting the "right" job it will be the right time for me. I don't want a baby but not a teenager either. I have really thought about this for the past 10 years. I would like to give a home to a child. Now many of you will say that its a lot of work, or why not wait till I get married but in all honestly once "right" job comes around I will have be able to care for and love this child. I believe that the way I grew up and was loved I should share that knowledge. Give a child a chance at what they should be able to accomplish no matter what they want to do with their lives.
Raising kids is hard. I get that if anyone does I do. I helped my mother with my two brothers and that was the best experience that I could have gone through. I believe it is my time to share my life with a child and if/when that person comes along he will just add to that.
I am not saying I am doing it "NOW' but am going to start the classes and get the information. I obviously will not be bringing a child into my home until I feel it is the best it can be for the child and until then I will keep working on me.
Oh girl - what a wonderful and exciting time for you!! Screw the nay-sayers lady. Don't let Debbie Downers ruin the journey for you!! Just prepare and get all the info - which sounds like you're already planning on doing. I wish you lots of luck!! It'll be a bumpy and emotional ride to becoming a Momma, but I'll just bet you'll be a great one! I hope that when I am 35 I can start the adoption process for a girl - that's my goal anyway :) I hope you'll be able to share all your wisdom with me!
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