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Topic: Hey LisaP!

I would've emailed ya with this, but I've lost your email addy.  Anyhoo...

I keep my sister updated about your adoption progress. She's the one I talked about in your other post who is about to adopt a baby boy she fostered.

Since she is always looking at the kids that are available, she knew exactly who Devyn is! She even showed me her picture.  She's adorable and DOES look like she'd fit right in with your family:o)

She's pretty knowledgeable about this stuff and has been doing this for awhile. So she told me to tell you "I see no red flags with this girl".  And she's pretty good about that sort of thing.

Small world eh? We are both hoping you can adopt Devyn!

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The more they tell you, the more you get excited. *SIGH* Lisa P

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Posted by: Lisa P
Date posted: Thu Aug 28 20:31:21 2008
Message:
Hey Pickles, Thanks for the nice post.
Well, it seems we tend to all stereotype that "nobody" wants an older child, because Devyn's Social Worker said she will take No more referrals. We did get "in." It is between us and two other families. The Social Worker is looking at all three of the family's home-studies. Even though ours is international she was nice enough to look at it :-) So, I do not want to get to excited (sorry, too late, we already are), but there are two other families. Our adoption agency is going to try and see if they can push my grief/loss knowledge and resources since that is what this child's needs are. Again, no guarantee, but we can hope. I feel sick to my tummy waiting :(
Oh, my email is: lisaputman@mac.com

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I am so hoping it works out for you. And for Devyn. It's kinda wonderful she is so wanted even if it's by your ''competition''. As for my sis and her foster baby, suddenly the great uncle, who was told months ago what was going to happen, just today is acting like 'no one told me' and being very threatening. So much so, the agency told my sis to have NO contact with him whatsoever. Even though they have told that she'll get to adopt Keegan, I'm suddenly feeling a bit scared and vulnerable. Thanks for the email addy again. Keep us updated! (pickles)

Vulnerable is a good word. I agree it is great other people are interested. I just hope the SW picks the right family, whether it is us, or someone else. I hope things go good for you guys too :-)) Lisa P

Just chiming in here... I think your work experience should really help here. Devyn will really need someone who understands her loss and can help her deal with her grief. Obviously, any family who adopted her would probably get her counseling to cope with all the changes, but it really helps to have someone knowledgeable in the home as well. Good luck Lisa! eom emmy

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