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I still have to keep this quiet. I am so excited. All 3 of my children are adopted. My youngest is Raina is 8. We found out a few months ago her older sister M. is back in care. M has been bounced around from family to foster care since her Mother's death. We met her last spring and had M come for a visit over the summer. The big news is we are in the process of adopting her .  M is 16 a sweet girl but this is a huge change for her.  I think I could use some vibes. So facebook friends Sssssssssssssssssssssh

Ooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :heart3:

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, wow!!! Congratulations!!! What a dream for Raina and M to finally be back together again! :heart3:
For a smooth process :rub:

Oh hon, as an adopted child at 5 months, I have tears in my eyes right now. I always wondered if I had any sisters, and the fact that you are adopting Raina's sister is just...well I'm speechless. You are a wonderful person! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

I am hoping things go smoothly. We have the same adoption worker we used for my last two kids. We have to update our home study, get references, criminal record checks and medical check. Our worker is really good. I was hoping we could skip a few steps but, strict laws prevent that. I can't wait to bring her home.

Oh my goodness that is sooo exciting!!  I will pray everything goes smoothly for her and for you guys!

The husband of an old co-worker of mine was adopted before his sister.  From what she said; he was a little boy in a shell until his parents decided he needed his big sister and they wanted her too.  Once the 2 were reunited they did much better.  I think they were about 6 and 9 at the time. 

Keep us updated please!!

Wow, reuniting Raina and M is such a wonderful thing to do! Many kudos to you and of course mega

mbjerkness said:

I am hoping things go smoothly. We have the same adoption worker we used for my last two kids. We have to update our home study, get references, criminal record checks and medical check. Our worker is really good. I was hoping we could skip a few steps but, strict laws prevent that. I can't wait to bring her home.

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Congrats!  That's great that you are adopting your daughter's sister!!!

Would they let you foster M while the process is being worked through?

Oooh...that's so exciting!!!

Fingers crossed for all of you that everything goes quickly and smoothly.
 

:cross" Fingers crossed for your family! I can only think this will be such a positive change for her, Raina and your whole family.

Lots and lots of that it all goes well!

Natalie_ca said:

Congrats!  That's great that you are adopting your daughter's sister!!!

Would they let you foster M while the process is being worked through?

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M is in a foster home. Unfortunately until all of our checks are done social services will keep her where she is. I would bring her home today if I could.

This is wonderful news. 

Fabulous news!!!

That sounds awesome for her and for Raina!

I keep thinking about this!  Just curious; about how long of a process is this usually? 

OH mega vibes for this to happen quickly and smoothly!!!

I am so so excited for you!!

This is very exciting! Lots of headed your way!