Complaint Department - Closed

The Complaint Department is closed (well, at least for today...)

I have had plenty to say about how frustrating the adoption process is, which is true.  However, this morning I want to share a different perspective that I'm trying to keep in front of me.  I hope that one day the process will be easier and less expensive and faster, but my job is to work within the existing system for the kids who can't wait for that change to come.  

I can only speak to our situation as well.  Others may have different experiences, but this is what I'm finding....

*The cost involved is rarely managed alone - I have met the most amazing people and families and children and agencies because we couldn't do it by ourselves!

*There are wonderful men and women who do all they can to safely and legally transition children into families.  I get paid for my job - can't expect them to work for free.  Our lawyer, social worker, translator,  and agency coordinator are specifically angels - not kidding at all.  They are loved by many and worth every penny that they are paid.  They are trustworthy and love the kids that they help and the families too.  The notaries, court workers, judges, apartment owners, airline employees, embassy interviewers, customs agents, doctors, postal workers, apostille-affixers, county certifiers.....I could go on and on..... all have bills to pay too.  They each play a role in bringing a child home.  The cost is not just building up a foreign government, as some have suggested.  I have seen the faces of those working for us.  When you add up the sheer number of people involved currently, it is not surprising that there are large expenses.  That isn't the fault of the child who is waiting.  Money has a strangle-hold on our world - and dare I say, our churches.  Oops, close to complaining!  Backing off....  Suffice it to say that people need to be paid :)

*When children one day hear the message of Jesus' love for them, they may find it easier to understand because their parents have lived it out a little in front of them.  He goes to extremes to find one lost sheep, one!  When we follow Him in adoption, I believe that He smiles.

*One day an adopted child may realize just what lengths parents have gone to in order to bring him or her home.  I don't mean in a guilt-producing way, but in a "Wow!  They reallllllly wanted me!  Look at all they did to call me their own and love me - ME!" kind of way.

Praying for about 20 special little ones (and not so little ones) right now who need homes.  If you are interested in finding out more, I'm happy to help!  Email pittcrew1@comcast.net or leave a comment with contact info.

Growing in hope,
Sue