July 2010 - we apply with Holt.
July 2010 - went to an adoption class at Holt. All weekend – a long weekend. Classes are intense. Holt staff are very professional, informed, helpful. They really know what they are talking about. Interesting point to me is the movie – young adoptee kids sharing their perspective, young adults, adoptive parents. All talk about post adoption support services. The young adults talk about race like they are not American, they are not (e.g. Korean), they are international adoptees – like they are their own race. They discuss it – want to talk to others like themselves. That is other international adoptees. Fascinating.
July 2010 – started through the adoption class materials with A J & E. Went through the art exercise and the exercise where you make a list of your top 10 – then begin to make cuts. I think they got it.
July 2010 – talked to Kyle and Cindy W at Rock Brook. They’ve adopted 4 – a daughter from Russia and 3 half siblings from Bolivia. We work out them coming over for a visit for an evening. We spend the evening listening to stories. Wonderful people.
July 2010 – emailed Dale and Amy about this topic – both responded positively. C also emailed Bobby.
July 2010 – I got fingerprinted
