So there we were, with an introduction plan to finally meet our children confirmed (ish) and the final steps to start our real journey (everything before now seems so unimportant - although at the time it feels the world). We had a few weeks between the panel and the introduction, which was filled with the … Continue reading The final preparation for kids….

So after our second 'successful' panel, we were ushered into a tiny airless (and windowless) room to discuss the introduction plan.

So we were invited to the second panel session. This was the serious one (gulp), as it was the one that actually decided if we were the right people to adopt these specific children, who we were now invested in....(despite what we may say out loud). Everything rested on this meeting. Our social workers were … Continue reading Grilled Panel with a Side of Questions

So the day arrived that the children's social worker were expected. Sandwiches were ordered (A platter from a local supermarket, some crisps, scotch eggs (you never know when a Scotch egg will be needed) some sausage rolls and even more tea). The safety equipment was installed (mostly :-)), the house is tidy (very), the dog … Continue reading The knock of Fate

During the process of looking through the profiles, both S and I found 2 kids that really took our interest