~*~ADOPTION POEM~*~

Adopting a child whatever the reason,
Brings love to your family throughout every season.
The process is emotional, draining and long,
Nothing is guaranteed and anything can go wrong.
Many celebrations, disappointments and doubts to create,
Time goes by quickly as you helplessly wait.
The referral arrives after much anticipation
Your child has a face, your first celebration.
Awaiting results of the 1st DNA
Then onward you go you finally get PA.
After approval you go to PGN, the dark hole everyone knows,
Anticipating or dealing with the dreaded KO's.
Checking the website to see who's IN or OUT,
It's a roller coaster ride sometimes you want to shout.
Support from many friends experiencing the same
So many close bonds, so many screen names.
Hoping Mr. Barrios finally approves your dossier
You pray that the plans for the pickup are soon under way
Anxiously awaiting the long overdue PINK
Then it is issued, you pickup your child and you think:
This process was emotional, draining and long
As you hold your child tight and sing a sweet song.
You board the plane with anxious relief
Finally you're all going home, your in disbelief.
No more waiting for PA, PGN, PINK or DNA,
Just time with your child who is home now to stay!

A friend of mine sent this to me today and it's so very very true!!! And I also heard the sad news that Laura at PGN is no longer there....SO SAD!!!