These forthcoming frequently asked questions are in no order. When we tell people we're adopting we get all kinds of questions and comments. Now, I know that people sometimes speak before they think, and that sometimes people don't know what to say but they feel like they need to say something anyway. But ya know, sometimes all I want to hear is: "That's great! I'm very happy for you. Keep me in the loop." ... or something like that.
What I don't want to hear is: "Wow, so is Ethiopia the new trendy spot for adoptions?"
Because when I hear that, all I really want to say is: "Yes, ya know, I'm spending tons of money on agency fees and putting myself through an emotional train wreck just so I can be trendy! I mean, who wants a biological child or a baby from China? That's SO yesterday."
But I'm so in shock that I barely manage to mumble something about how great it is that more agencies are approved to facilitate adoptions in Ethiopia now. For those of you who don't know us that well, Tim and I are as far from trendy as you can get. So to ask us that question about anything is pretty insane. But to suggest that we've made a lifelong decision based on one celebrity's actions is outrageous!
As with all of the questions and comments that set me off, I know I need to just let 'em roll because with a blended family we'll no doubt hear them for the rest of our lives. And 99% of the time, folks are not trying to be mean - I know this. But it still stings... just sayin'. - Sarah
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- Sarah and Tim
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- Although we began talking about adoption when we first met in 2000, the process started in November 2006 with our first batch of paperwork. We were added to the official waiting list on March 14, 2007. It was estimated at that time that we'd be "matched" with a child 10-12 months from that date. 14 months later, we were referred for an almost 2-month-old baby boy on May 14, 2008. He's the most beautiful child in the entire world... seriously, he is. Join us as we - and our two dogs and one cat - embrace this life-changing event.
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Boy I haven't heard that one myself thankfully...but this is for you..."That's great! I'm very happy for you. Keep me in the loop." I will check back.
When we get this question, my husband and I laugh and say, "yes, that's exactly why we're adopting from Ethiopia. In fact, we want to be just like Angelina and Brad." Usually the other person feels kind of dumb and changes the subject. Anyway, we just built a site to document our Ethiopia adoption journey: web.mac.com/careygrange.
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