Monday, November 15, 2010

Waiting patiently

Another month has gone by and still nothing. According to our social worker we are still in the middle of the slowest period they have experienced in years. They are averaging less than one placement of AA babies a month since May. Seriously?!?! Our profile went out to two birth moms last week. We found out today that one mom is so annoyed they don't have any AA families to place her child with that she might end up keeping the baby. We have no information on the other mom at this time. Even if she picked us, I think I'd be really hesitant to match with a non-er situation. It seems like most of the moms that have considered adoption recently have decided to keep the baby. I guess thats good??? I don't want to tear kids away from their moms, but at the same time, why do so many moms think adoption is the best option for them just to change their mind in the last month? Statistically 50% of white moms change their mind, its slightly less with AA moms--until this year. I just have to keep reminding myself to be patient, to trust Gods plan and know that it will happen when its right for us.