2005.12.06

I am stunned. Sally basically told me that she feels I'm not ready to be a parent, and that "waiting child adoption was not a good option" for me at this time. She felt my family (my dad and his partner live with me) would be "confusing" for a kid. I am totally numb. Every single person I've told about my plans has been wildly supportive. I had more reference letters than I knew what to do with. The parents of all my students were thrilled to hear about the adoption, and volunteered to write letters and help in any way they could. Folks who have known me for years think me adopting kids is the greatest idea ever, but this lady who met with me for 45 minutes thinks I'm not a good candidate. I am so stunned I can't even cry.