Second Interview Done

Today, we had our second interview with the adoption agency. This one only took about two hours. They asked questions related to where we were raised, what we do as a family, who will take care of our children if something happens to us, etc. The one question that kind of made me chuckle was related to nudity in the house. It kind of took me aback, but I guess it was one of the questions they have to ask.  We have our third interview next Thursday. They will ask us questions related to our philosophies on raising a child and if we would be willing to raise a child with disabilities or health concerns (HIV, fetal alcohol syndrome, drug addictions, etc.).

After our interview, I went to the library and checked out a couple of books on adoption.

• Called to Adoption: A Christian's Guide to Answering the Call by Mardie Caldwell, COAP
• Dear Birthmother by Kathleen Silber and Sphilis Speedlin

I know there will be unique challenges to raising an adopted child, so I'd like to educate myself as much as possible. Of course, every child will be unique, but I feel it helps if I try to prepare myself however I can.