I got a "sort of" confirmation from work about the Autistic class for next year... YAY. I am so over this year and can't wish it away fast enough... I was not made to be in a regular ed classroom. I am a special ed teacher, that is where I need to be. I know that now. And I can't wait to return to "my kids". My heart aches for it...
I received many emails after the "new" singles rule went into effect... Let me just say, it is something I am considering..., but that's it right now, a consideration. A child from the special focus list is not one to rush into without knowing your limitations. I NEED to think about those limitations. I AM single. I AM on my own in this decision. I need to really wrap my brain and heart around it. At the same time, before this came to light, I had started to consider other options. I need to give them the full thought I intended them to have. Lots going on in my mind right now... just so I don't get a thousand "huh" emails... foster care and pregnancy have entered my thoughts... but just as thoughts.. don't go jumping to any sort of rushed conclusions yet.
I need a break from my brain right now... I need a vacation. Like a sunny, drink in hand, beach-y laziness kinda vacation.
Last Thursday I got a text message from my local PD that they have Pot. Iodine tablets ready for distribution... I live within 5 miles of a nuclear reactor like that of the current disastrous one in Japan. So that is a little bit unsettling, but it is what it is... I have long lived with the "disaster procedures" that I receive in my mailbox regularly. It's no different from the "earthquake readiness" stuff I lived with when I lived on the west coast. It's always something, right?
It was 82 degrees here last friday... tomorrow it's going to snow. See... I need a break from this reality. Spring recess can't come soon enough.
On the weight loss front... damn that 60lb mark. I just can't seem to jump past it... I'm trying, although not very hard this week! Need to get back on that... whatever.
That's all the news that's fit to print... TTYL
Smooches XOXO :)
12 comments:
So happy to see that "hi"! You've been on my mind lots lately and now I know why...you got lots going on and lots of thoughts going through your head. Hold tight and know that you got lots of support out here in bloggy land! :)
As for those iodine tabs...our county sold out in 2 days and we have no nuclear plant near us! It is always something that's for sure!
Hugs to you!!
Hey Kristen,
I'm not sure if things are different in the US but the interpretation sent out in Canada is that singles who are currently in the NSN line and have had their file approved by the CCAA are elegible to adopt SN children off the regular lists. The do not need to be Special Focus children.
As it was explained to us, the singles that are restricted to the SF list would be new people who just begin their adoptions now.
It's a big decision for sure. Not sure if you're a RQ fan but she's in the middle of a GREAT series where families share their personal experiences adopting SN children. It's been very informative.
Hmmm...haven't heard about those iodine tablets. I live within 5 miles of 1 nuclear plant and 10 from another. They don't seem to send out the same info here that you receive.
Sixty pounds is an incredible weight loss! Congratulations. Maybe with a little less stress as the school year ends, you'll move past your plateau?
I hope you have a wonderful Spring Break. I feel like I need one, too, even though I haven't been working. But what I actually need is a "birthday". ;)
Catherine is completely correct on adopting children with special needs, since your dossier was logged in before May of 2007. The special focus program is promising for those of us who have never adopted or who have and thought we wouldn't be able to again. :)
And don't scoff at 60 pounds woman that is freaking amazing!!
Catherine & K
My agency doesn't have an SN program. So even though I am grandfathered with them for the NSN program... I would have to switch agencies in order to get a referral off the reg SN list. And switching agencies is not allowed :(
So I can go through the Special Focus, just with a new agency... essentially starting over. New dossier, new LID, new agency. That's my only SN option right now.
I should have explained that better... but who would think in these times that an agency would not have access to the SN program... it's bewildering!!!
WOW - 60 lbs!!! I am impressed. I lost 30 last year, and was at my lowest weight in years in January, but then I started gaining it back due to all the crazy "kid food" now in our house, and our non-stop attempts to "fatten-up" our girl for her next surgery. So I'm 10 lbs back up. Ugh.
As always, wishing you the best in whatever you decide to do. I know at this time last year I was exploring open domestic adoption, surrogacy in India, and embryo adoption - so I am not at all one to judge! It's much more important that you open yourself up to the RIGHT child coming into your life, however that might come to be. The Universe has an amazing way of providing when you tell it what you want and are open to the possibilities! :)
Congratulations on losing sixty pounds!! I'll keep you in my prayers Kristen! Sounds like you've got some hard decisions to make. I have no doubt your heart will lead you in the right direction.
60 pounds is awesome!!! I hear ya on the whole regular ed thing- I can't even imagine it after 11 years in a special ed room.
Yay for 60 lbs! Very proud of you.
Glad to hear you're working your career back to where you were happier.
And I can't wait for you to be a mom...however you choose to get there. :)
although my daughter's special need is pretty minor, if you ever want to chat about how it's working being single and a teacher, drop me a line...
Ok. It's now April and time for that next update! I still haven't learned to be patient! =)
What Shannon said!
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