I know, I know. I've been horribly negligent in actually keeping this thing updated. So! Here's where we are:
We completed our MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) testing and review. Turns out we're not crazy. Just crazy enough! Actually, I'm so impressed (and a little creeped out!) at how accurate these kinds of test are - when you're HONEST with the test! The analysis that was done by the agency's psychologist was really thorough - and correct. We both had great conversations with our social worker and have felt so, so positive about this whole experience. Our social worker is really outsanding. She's knowledgable, professional, approachable and is so easy to talk to. We've be thoroughly impressed.
Our Home Visit is today! Wahoo! We've been working really hard in the baby's room, buying furniture (and assembling it - thanks IKEA!), buying artwork and other wall decorations and all manner of baby-preparation-type things. That sounds odd. Anyway, I really have no idea what to expect this afternoon, but I promise to actually update this blog after our appointment this afternoon.
As always, thank you all for your support! Your prayers and well-wishes are so encouraging. This has been a difficult journey, and I simply cannot express to you how your coming alongside of us has made all the difference in the world. We love and cherish you all!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Dear Birth Parent(s)
Dear birth parent(s),
My goodness, where to begin? Perhaps with a little story.
Thirty-two years ago a birth mother and birth father made a most difficult, and yet most loving, decision to allow their baby girl to be called “daughter” by a wonderful man and woman. This new, adoptive mother and father have loved that baby girl with everything they have. As she grew up she always knew how two people had made an incredible sacrifice so that she could have the kind of life they dreamed for her. She also grew to be deeply thankful, for the birth parents who made a brave choice for her, and for the family into which she was placed, that shaped her into the woman she is today.
About the same time a young man was growing up in his family, with his mother, father, sister, and two brothers, one biological, and one adopted. He, too, grew-up understanding how much love families have to share, and what a wonderful gift it is to be able to share that love with a child who needs a family.
Twelve years ago, on a beautiful, shimmering summer afternoon, this man and woman met and fell deeply in love. They had so much in common: they both worked with children and teens, loved to watch movies, play games, hike, travel and all kinds of other things. They dated for several years before marrying and couldn’t wait to start a family, though they knew it would be while since the woman was in graduate school and their tiny, 500 square foot, Los Angeles apartment was barely big enough for the two of them! When life became more settled for the couple they tried to start a family. They endured years of heartache and pain from not conceiving on their own. They will never forget the day their doctors told them they were asking for a miracle to have their own family. That was a very dark day. Finally, with the loving support of family and friends, they gave up all the medical testing, the medicines and tears, and chose to pursue their God-given family through adoption.
That brings us to today, to you, and to us. We cannot even begin to imagine how you must be feeling at this moment. Scared? Lonely? Afraid? Overwhelmed? Yet, we hope you also know just what an amazing thing you are doing. YOU could be our ‘miracle’ - the one we couldn’t have on our own, and yet so deeply yearn for in the most tender places of our hearts. I am certain this cannot be easy for you – as I’m sure it wasn’t for the woman who gave birth to me. And while I do not know her name, and never got to tell her thank you for the incredible miracle she gave to my parents, we can, and do, thank you for the selflessness you have shown by taking this step toward adoption.
We look forward to meeting you – our miracle-worker!
With love and admiration,
Stan and Marissa
My goodness, where to begin? Perhaps with a little story.
Thirty-two years ago a birth mother and birth father made a most difficult, and yet most loving, decision to allow their baby girl to be called “daughter” by a wonderful man and woman. This new, adoptive mother and father have loved that baby girl with everything they have. As she grew up she always knew how two people had made an incredible sacrifice so that she could have the kind of life they dreamed for her. She also grew to be deeply thankful, for the birth parents who made a brave choice for her, and for the family into which she was placed, that shaped her into the woman she is today.
About the same time a young man was growing up in his family, with his mother, father, sister, and two brothers, one biological, and one adopted. He, too, grew-up understanding how much love families have to share, and what a wonderful gift it is to be able to share that love with a child who needs a family.
Twelve years ago, on a beautiful, shimmering summer afternoon, this man and woman met and fell deeply in love. They had so much in common: they both worked with children and teens, loved to watch movies, play games, hike, travel and all kinds of other things. They dated for several years before marrying and couldn’t wait to start a family, though they knew it would be while since the woman was in graduate school and their tiny, 500 square foot, Los Angeles apartment was barely big enough for the two of them! When life became more settled for the couple they tried to start a family. They endured years of heartache and pain from not conceiving on their own. They will never forget the day their doctors told them they were asking for a miracle to have their own family. That was a very dark day. Finally, with the loving support of family and friends, they gave up all the medical testing, the medicines and tears, and chose to pursue their God-given family through adoption.
That brings us to today, to you, and to us. We cannot even begin to imagine how you must be feeling at this moment. Scared? Lonely? Afraid? Overwhelmed? Yet, we hope you also know just what an amazing thing you are doing. YOU could be our ‘miracle’ - the one we couldn’t have on our own, and yet so deeply yearn for in the most tender places of our hearts. I am certain this cannot be easy for you – as I’m sure it wasn’t for the woman who gave birth to me. And while I do not know her name, and never got to tell her thank you for the incredible miracle she gave to my parents, we can, and do, thank you for the selflessness you have shown by taking this step toward adoption.
We look forward to meeting you – our miracle-worker!
With love and admiration,
Stan and Marissa
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