I have had stone butterflies bashing about in my belly for the past couple of days - wondering if this change is coming to Canada. So I left a message at CAFAC yesterday and received a call back first thing this morning to say they have heard nothing of this change. And my adoption is not in jeopardy as I would be grandfathered in if things changed, anyway. Thank you God.
My heart then dropped when she told me people with dossiers from July/August '07 are now being matched - meaning I have about another 4 months to wait. WHAT!!
Turns out she was reading that wrong and I ended up with the feeling that I'll be matched in the next batch or two of referrals. So, still on track for a Christmas baby, as it were.
But, there is one thing I have learned early on in this journey. One thing I know FOR. SURE. -- You can not take anything for granted with an adoption: your country program might close, applicant criteria may change, court may not approve your referral, children pass away while in care.
It might sound grim, but this is why I don't send anyone gifts until their court hearing is successful. Call me superstitious. I guess it's similar to pregnant women not wanting a shower until the baby is born.
To those of you affected by the new rule, if you're reading this (and I know I was avoiding most adoption blogs until I heard back from CAFAC), I am sending you the biggest, warmest hug that I can. Please don't give up on your heart's dream to be a mother.
