Category: Adoption Matters

PART 4 Making it legal So now, it was all up to the lawyer and MSF and the family court. The first court hearing was scheduled a month after Kaitlyn came home. The lawyer had all the documents required so I just had to let him handle it. Once the hearing was approved, MSF would… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (4)

PART 3 Bringing Kaitlyn home I came home with a new love in my heart, and a lot on my mind. I prayed hard with my family for God’s guidance. I still received photos of other little girls from other agents, and one in particular was a newborn, only a week old, and heeding my… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (3)

PART 2 The paperwork chase With that, the actual process began. I researched online on the steps I needed to take by browsing the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) Adoption website. To read more on the technicalities of the adoption procedure, click here. I made an appointment with Lutheran Community Care Services (LCCS)… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (2)

PART 1 An old hope The one question I’m always asked is: You already have your own child. Why do you still want to adopt? Honestly? I don’t even know why it matters that I already have a biological child. It’s almost like asking someone why she keeps buying more handbags despite already having one.… Continue reading My Adoption Journey (1)