A couple of weeks ago our consultant passed Em and I a great looking case - super nice couple, very reasonable agency fees and adoption-friendly state regulations. We submitted our profile and followed it up with a get-to-know-you chat over facetime. It felt so right! We tried not to, but we were EXCITED. Sure there were other families in the running, but we felt confident. Besides, how many times had we heard from friends and family what an attractive adoptive couple we made. Young, no kids, educated, madeline: practically a done deal, right? That's probably why it was so hard to read the email a few days later that began "I'm sorry, but...".
What had we done wrong? What didn't we say? What piece of information had we left out that might have tipped the balance in our favor? Rejection is tough. Diane (our consultant) was great. After 15 years in the business, she wrote us, I always find that these kids go where they're meant to be. Despite being disappointed, we knew she was right. And, after a couple slices of humble pie, we're back to reviewing cases - hopeful as ever, trusting God, and looking forward to welcoming kids into our home.
