Inside Out?
As Amy and I work through the seemingly endless steps toward adoption I find myself a little … well, let’s just say … exposed.
Last week included a trip to the doctor to get a physical which included a draw or two of blood and a TB test. The TB test is very strange. The nurse put a needle just below my skin and injected some odd fluid which created what looked to be a big honkin’ blister. She said “don’t touch it.” So, the rest of the day I walk around with this bubble on my arm. Yuck.
Last week also included a trip to the Franklin Police Department for a background check. They were nice enough to remind me that in 2001 I received a citation for an expired license plate registration. It’s a good thing I they don’t keep records on how many times I’ve cheated on my donut diet.
This is really just the beginning. We still have to go through the FBI finger printing and the US Immigration steps. All in all, it makes me look at this process and do a gut check about how serious we are about our plans. I can see how if someone were not fully on board they could easily get discouraged and never see the process through to the end.
I think about how we have so much to offer an adopted child. I’m thankful for what we have and hope to provide a better life for our daughter to be.
- Kyle Dreier
January 25th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
I’m excited about what an adopted child, your daughter, will offer you!
So, how many times have you cheated on your donut diet?