There’s nothing new or exciting on the adoption front. But that’s not news. Things continue to move slowly, timelines continue to get extended, and so for those of us in this limbo of waiting for a referral, time stands still. And life moves on. Without this little person I’ve been waiting for. I just have to remind myself that she will at some point be dropped into our lives, but for now, she is a dream. I suppose this is the same as with any couple waiting to have a child. Pregnancy is not a guarantee, and for very few, it comes exactly when planned. Such is life, and this adoption (or any adoption, I’d wager) is not as I planned, so it, in that way, is the same as any other.
I’m moving on. My life is going forward. I’ve applied for other teaching jobs, not knowing if that’ll end up doing more harm than good to my career. I have a permanent contract right now with the school district, but I’m just not as satisfied with where I am as I’d like to be. I’ve always wanted to live on the coast, and so I’m taking the plunge. I’m checking out jobs on the coast. Hopefully it’ll all be okay. I guess I should check to see how that affects my adoption, and if it will bring it to a halt, I may have to delay, but right now, I just need to be looking forward, focused on the future, and not dwelling on the present, because while I do my best not to think about my girl at all, when I do, it is a weight on my chest.
So I’m looking forward.
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7 years ago
6 comments:
I know of another family that recently moved provinces (opposite to you, from BC to Alberta). Their adoption is not on hold.
A local agency either here or in the new province should know if you need to register with the new province - and what would have to be updated in your paperwork.
Anyway, it could be totally do-able. All the best with exploring these new opportunities. Teaching is certainly one of those careers that can be flexible enough to take you anywhere. (I suppose accounting could be too... but not my brand of it!) The coast is beautiful. I'd love to become an Island family someday :)
You wrote almost exactly how I feel. I just wish I could move to coast, too :-)
Hi, I was just surfing around re: adoption from Ethiopia and I found your blog. I realized we have a lot in common - I'm a teacher, I have one blonde son, and I would love to adopt a daughter from Ethiopia. How long did you wait before pursuing adoption, after your son's birth? You can contact me personally through my gmail account by responding to this email.
I agree with Dianne. It might not mean a hold at all on your adoption.
It sounds like you're ready for a change, and the sea and the sun (or rain) sound like a great place to be. Let us know when the big move might be happening!
May the right doors open and all in the perfect time.
The coast is a beautiful place. What a great place to start fresh.
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