I know I’ve mentioned this in previous posts, but allow me to reiterate this one truth. IT WILL GET HARD. There will be days and maybe even weeks where you just aren’t up for the mounting paperwork and correspondence. You may experience delays due to your own avoidance of the process. I know because I’ve been there.
Below is a Facebook post I shared one year ago when I was in the thick of the adoption process. Take a look…you might be able to relate !
October 14, 2020
Aghh, it’s been 3 weeks since my last post. Let me just say adoption is hard work. It’s physically and emotionally taxing. I’ve been overwhelmed with documents to upload, fill out, read, initial, and email. And I ain’t done, LOL !
For a week, I didnt event touch my adoption stuff. The overwhelm put me in procrastination mode. I’m not a tech savvy person, so I was thinking, ” I dont feel like figuring the technical stuff out. Once I did it, it was super easy, just tedious. And since we’re in a pandemic, that’s what everything has come to…but I pressed.
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My iron levels have been super low because I’m anemic. Iron levels for women should be at 15 or 16, mine was at a 5. My doctor ordered me 2 consecutive iron infusions 7 days apart. The process is an hour long where they pump pure iron into your bloodstream thru an IV.
At least my low iron level explained my lack of energy and drive, and the infusions have helped because I’m done with 2 of the main packets of paperwork sent from my case worker!!! My energy isnt 100% just yet since it takes a few weeks for the iron to fully penetrate the system, but I’ve been able to press !
The depression kicked in when I couldn’t muster the strength to continue my paper work. I was tired and emotional. I dont know, maybe that’s normal but I suffer from depression ( although its normally controlled). So, it could just be that it reared its head up during my weakness. Anyhow, I pressed and got it done !
I feel so accomplished even though I still have a ways to go. As I pray for my continued process, I’m praying for yours as well. It will get hard, BUT PRESS. Big Hugs !
Looking back, a sista was tired. Working a full time job, a side business, and walking through the adoption process had taken its toll. There were times when I had to stop and take care of myself just to get through this. You may have to do the same.
The hard truth is that you will get tired on this journey. My exhaustion may not look like mine, but you’ll have some. When those times arise, I encourage you to remember the reason you began and PRESS ON. And most importantly, PRAY !! Ask God for strength, patience, and wisdom. You’re doing His work, so don’t think for a second that He won’t help you. I hope this post encourages you on your adoption journey. Leave me a comment below. Let’s inspire each other. #PressOn
Next time you visit, we’ll discuss “Motives”. Thanks for reading…See you next post!
~Banessa
