SO....talk to anyone who has begun, finished or even briefly thought about adopting, and one thing quickly comes to mind....PAPERWORK. And I'm not talking three or four pages.....or even a short story here.....I'm talking about mind-numbing, arm-cramping paperwork that develops some good looking biceps from carrying it around. Paperwork that the USPS loves to see you bring in because it's going to be KA-CHING to send it.
And just when you think there is a light at the end of the tunnel, you receive a request for MORE paperwork. That is where we are this week.....I had thought we were almost through (at least on the U.S. side of things) until I received a lovely pink letter in the mail this week requesting additional information...so back on the paperwork chase I go. But on the bright side, at least they sent the letter in my favorite color - pink (I'll take whatever glimmer of happiness I can here). The adoption process is clearly not concerned about trees...or saving paper...or my right arm and hand.
But, I have decided that there is a light at the end of the tunnel (it may be a small candle flame that I have to squint to see....but still a light). Why? you ask....well, I'll tell you - I think they have asked for every minute of every day of our life....I'm not sure there is much else they can ask for (and you can just let me keep thinking this until the next pink letter comes). :)
Blessings of no more paperwork...
Lauren
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