Enough with the bad news already.
It seems every time I turn on the news recently there is a story of an adoption gone wrong.
There is a reason it is news:
Because it is rare.
Lots of people adopt every year and there isn’t one news story on all the families made complete through the process.
Except for this one.
Please take a minute to read it.
The author’s name is Eric Weiner. He is a former reporter for NPR and author of The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World.
I think he’s got it right.
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The latest on our adoption?
We are in the process of renewing all of our paperwork which included a recent visit with our social worker. She came by the house on Sunday for a check in. It was lovely to see her. We’re lucky. We really like our social worker.
The best part?
We are one step closer to becoming parents.
Click here for a general timeline for our adoption.
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I am so glad you are one step closer! I’ve watched a new friend go through the adoption process this year. I think they are close to their happy ending as well. It will be lovely to witness.
@elizabeth – thank you. i’m so looking forward to meeting our kiddo.
So exciting! Saying a prayer for you and your family.
@eastsacmom – thanks! we are looking forward to it. can’t wait for our kiddo to be home with us.
His story with its happy ending and your ongoing story are beautiful. I think I speak for any of your friends and or readers when I say I feel so privileged that you are sharing this journey with us. I can’t wait until you’re at the end… when of course it will only be the beginning!
@jen – thank you. i am just so happy to have finally found a news story with good news.
this may be my most favorite comment yet (don’t tell the other comments. they might get jealous).
How crazy is it that I told you about Emily’s blog where she covers her recent adoption. Wow. Fate! Good luck and good thoughts.
@kelleym – i KNOW! huh? awesome coincidence. and thanks again for the link.
there you go making me cry again
@cDg – awww, at least this time it’s news in the right direction. i’m glad someone finally wrote a news story about all the happy endings. well, you know what i mean.
Wow I had no idea Tami! Good luck with the adoption process<3 See you tonight at the studio if you go to 5:45 class?!
@liz – thanks! adoption is the world’s longest and most private pregnancy. every once in a while a girl has to update everyone on the progress.
so glad you are loving it’s all yoga! michelle is an absolute gem.
Yay! for one step closer… I’m very happy for you my future parent friend. Now I will go read the Bliss …
XOXO
Geanette
@g – thanks for the never ending support!