So never in my entire life have I ever written poetry. I don't know too much about poetry except for what I was taught in high school and college. Poetry is something that my mom writes easily and beautifully. However, for one reason or another last week I sat down at my computer and wrote a poem. It was an interesting event that took place. This might sound silly, but it was sort of an out of body experience but not exactly. It's hard to explain, and it only took me 20 minutes to complete. I hope you enjoy it, and I know I'll treasure it for always because it may be the only poem I ever write.
The Dream Draws Near
I never imagined it would take so long;
I strive to be patient, brave, and strong.
I sit and wonder who you’ll be
And hope and pray that you’ll love me.
I dream of the day you’re in my arms:
I love you, hold you, and keep you from harm.
I count all your little fingers and toes
And kiss your forehead, eyes, and nose.
I wait and wait for that final day
I know our little one will come our way.
I’m calm, I’m patient, God’s plan is clear
And I know the day we dream draws near.
By Becca Smith (October 13, 2008)
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October 19, 2008
October 7, 2008
The Waiting Begins!!
Today was the day we've been anticipating. We had our 4 hour interview with Gladney to complete our home study. I was worried and anxious for nothing as usual. Scot was great because he was calm and he took it all in stride.
They first interviewed us together. They asked us questions about our expectations for the baby as far as education, social, etc. They also asked if our family was supportive of us adopting in general and adopting a biracial baby. (OF COURSE!!!) Here are just a few other questions they asked:
- How will we introduce/expose our child's culture to him or her?
- What if your child asks why we adopted him or her and why he or she looks different?
- What activities do you look forward to the most in sharing with your child?
- How do you feel about sharing pictures and letters with the birth parent(s)?
- Do you have any preconceived notions of a birth mother?
- What losses do you think birth parent(s) experience with adoption?
- What losses do you think you experience with adoption?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses in your marriage?
Then they interviewed us separately and asked us about our family life, parents, marriage, and good and bad life experiences.
So now all is said and done. They told us everything looks good. We should receive our letter of approval by the end of the month. We'll be sending in our portfolio for approval this week. They said typically a baby should be placed with us in 6-12 months. Now the waiting begins!!!!
They first interviewed us together. They asked us questions about our expectations for the baby as far as education, social, etc. They also asked if our family was supportive of us adopting in general and adopting a biracial baby. (OF COURSE!!!) Here are just a few other questions they asked:
- How will we introduce/expose our child's culture to him or her?
- What if your child asks why we adopted him or her and why he or she looks different?
- What activities do you look forward to the most in sharing with your child?
- How do you feel about sharing pictures and letters with the birth parent(s)?
- Do you have any preconceived notions of a birth mother?
- What losses do you think birth parent(s) experience with adoption?
- What losses do you think you experience with adoption?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses in your marriage?
Then they interviewed us separately and asked us about our family life, parents, marriage, and good and bad life experiences.
So now all is said and done. They told us everything looks good. We should receive our letter of approval by the end of the month. We'll be sending in our portfolio for approval this week. They said typically a baby should be placed with us in 6-12 months. Now the waiting begins!!!!
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