Major Adoption-Related Events

  • 09-04-29 Part One Sponsorship Application Completed and Sent
  • 08-11-04 Dossier in Ethiopia -- the wait begins
  • 08-10-24 Dossier on its way to Ethiopia
  • 08-10-23 Dossier back to Imagine
  • 08-10-17 Dossier to Ottawa
  • 08-10-07 Dossier (finally complete) at Imagine
  • 08-09-10 Dossier (most) Sent to Imagine
  • 08-09-04 Provincial Approval Received
  • 08-07-08 Completed Dossier Sent to Province for Approval
  • 08-06-26 HAR Signed and sent back to ABC
  • 08-05-16 HAR Started
  • 08-04-22 Int'l Adoption Self-Study Course Completed
  • 08-04-07 Application sent to ABC
  • 08-02-19 Initial Application faxed to Imagine
  • 08-02-16 References Requested from Friends

Monday, April 4, 2011

Broken

I'll admit I have no desire to blog or read blogs these days. My adoption currently resides in the crapper. Things I had to do didn't get done because I was unaware. My own fault, but still. My adoption is on hold. My agency is no more; we've been shifted. I don't really understand. I started this over three years ago. Thought it would be done two and a half years ago. Still, no girl. Daughterless mam, sisterless boy. We pray for her, but it hurts my heart. I bought her a beautiful doll that arrived last week. It made me cry to see it sit in her crib. Will she ever hold it? I'm unconvinced that things will work out. I'm quitting my job at the end of the school year, but have nothing to go to. I get paid through the summer, and so am padded while I look for work. Risky? Maybe. But I can't handle being so far from people I love. So isolated: an island in this community. Will they (agency/ courts) reject me if I am looking for work? Probably. But for three years life has been on hold. I can't stand it any longer. I never thought I'd reach these depths. I thought I was strong and tough and could roll with the punches. But I'm overflowing with brokenness right now. Broken.

8 comments:

shannon said...

HI Melissa,

I am so sorry to read your words and can feel the pain.
It is so very hard having a life on hold and your heart being caught in the middle.
I hope that some good news comes your way or some paper work magic can arrive at your doorstep.
Sending you great thought and hugs for these hard times. I do hope you can post now and then as I will be thinking of you
Shannon

Melissa said...

I am sorry things are so hard for you right now. I hope that everything turns around soon.

Melissa (also waiting)

The Mannings said...

Melissa,
i wanted you to know that i am praying for you in your brokeness. I am praying for healing and for comfort and for peace for your heart. We are so close now to our babies - don't give up!!!
brenda

hazel said...

Oh jeez, this all sucks the big one!

Don't give up hope for your daughter.

Re: your job. I know how it feels to be jobless - I'm currently looking for a new permanent position. Like you, I have a few months $$ to cover me. It's scary (and I'm not planning on moving) but just think of the exciting new beginning you will have.

Janice said...

I wish I knew what to say to make you feel even a wee bit better. There is so much waiting and so much pain involved in this journey. I hope for you that it all works out in the end.

Janice

Maritza Tacoronte said...

Each and every one of us has a specific task in the world where we can reveal the most Light. We’re not all supposed to be teachers or masters. Sometimes we are in the exact spot we need to be. We don’t have to run and try to find that place. Sometimes right where we are is our own little Garden of Eden.

I truly believe we are where we are meant to be at this exact moment. Have faith ,,, You will hold your daughter in your arms one day... and you will know exactly why the journey was so long...do not give up .. be strong.. lots of love hope and prayers to you from me <3

Janice said...

Melissa,

It's your turn to update... What's been going on?

Janice

Kelly said...

You have been in my thoughts.

Kelly DTE Oct.08