In the beginning of our first international adoption, we attended a meeting that was an intro to the process. It was put on by the adoption agency. At the meeting, there were other families and some adoptive parents. They went through the process, requirements and fees. Then the families got up and told their stories. It was informative. We also got information about groups in Florida.
Later that year, we attended a New Year luncheon. It gave us a chance to be around adoptive children and listen to the parents stories. This is where we picked up some of the phobias of the families. After going through these, you'd think China was dirt poor. To families that make a lot of money, it may feel that way to them. It does give you information so that you can prepare. That's another reason I am glad we went through the foster process. We are prepared for children with issues, sort of.
One thing that was very apparent to us was how happy the children were. It made us want to adopt and we looked forward to the day when we would be holding our daughter. Little did I know it would lead to daughters.
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