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[llywela]

My sister has a meeting with a social worker today, to find out more information about the little girl they might be matched with for an adoption.

They already know the basics that were in the information they were sent, and they've since been told her real name. But this is where they find out the real nitty-gritty - her exact medical condition and life expectancy, the situation with regard to her parents and whether or not contact would be expected (we're assuming not, since there's no mention of that in the initial information, which would be usual), why she's been in hospital for so long and why she is now considered placeable, etc.

Exciting and scary.

If they decide to go for it, there's still a long way to go before anything would actually happen. They still have a lot of red tape and official processes to go through. But if the match was agreed they would sooner or later be introduced to her and begin the integration process.

One day, I will be an aunt.

They've got Chelsea up with them for the week, which should be fun for them all. She left me a gleeful answerphone message yesterday, singing very loudly 'we are going on a summer holiday'. I gather she's excited about her little visit...

Saw Molly last night. Her daughter-in-law, Kerry, is having her operation the week after next - Moll will be going up to look after the boys for a bit until she's back on her feet. Lots of support needed, methinks.

Also yesterday, my Rome DVD boxset arrived, and it is mahoosive. Such impressive packaging for only twelve episodes! Sat and watched the first episode last night, and remembered why I enjoyed it so much first time around. The show paints such a vivid, down-to-earth picture of life in the Roman Republic, completely alien culture as it is compared to modern society. Plus, the characters are fantastic: Mark Antony the charismatic playboy soldier, Caesar so ruthless, the deliciously appalling Atia, Brutus amusingly posh and, of course, Pullo and Vorenus, making the first faltering steps toward what would eventually become an increcibly close and powerful friendship.

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[koldism.livejournal.com]

Thought I'd share a very Desperate Housewives adoption experience, as Gabrielle and Carlos make use of Lynette's children to make a good impression and cover up their rather sordid past. Unfortunately, the mother of some of their sordid past works at the adoption agency.

Rhoda: "Wow! It looks like you spend lots of time with these kids."
Carlos: "Oh, we take our roles as godparents very seriously. Don't we, honey?"
Gabrielle: "Mm-hmm. Yes."
Rhoda: "Oh, they're precious. What are their names?"
Gabrielle: "Parker and, uh, Porter, uh, and, uh, well, they're all P's. It is super cute."

Helen stands in the doorway.

Rhoda: "One sec. Do you need me, Helen?"

Helen walks into the room.

Helen: "Hello, Gabrielle. Carlos. I didn't know you were adopting."
Gabrielle: "Preston! The other one's name is Preston."
Carlos: "Helen, you work here?"
Rhoda: "You all know each other? What a small world."
Helen: "It sure is. Mrs. Solis hired my son to do her yard work. And also, she would rape him."
Gabrielle: "Okay, first of all it was statutory! And it happened so long ago."
Helen: "Was it? I think it was only about a year ago. No, it was a year, because it was right before your husband went to prison on slave labor charges."

Helen picks up the Solis file from Rhoda's desk.

Helen: "Rhoda, if you don't mind, I think I'll handle the Solis case myself. I'd like to make it my top priority."
Rhoda: "Okay."
Helen: "Oh, and, um, Gabrielle, don't bother trying to contact any other adoption agencies in the area. I'll make sure they know all about you."

...not to worry you or anything.

Also, fantastic on the Rome DVD. If I see it for rent or sale, I will take a look.

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

Erm...thanks, Andrew. That's very encouraging! *G*

ROFL

[koldism.livejournal.com]

...not that I'm suggesting that your sister cheated with her gardener or that her husband went to prison over slave labour charges. Just putting things in perspective...

[bagpuss1966.livejournal.com]

Saw Molly last night. Her daughter-in-law, Kerry, is having her operation the week after next - Moll will be going up to look after the boys for a bit until she's back on her feet. Lots of support needed, methinks.

I hope it all goes well for Kerry.

[bagpuss1966.livejournal.com]

D'oh, I hit post comment without saying I hope Small has a good holiday - bless that she's so excited. I also hope your sister and brother-in-law's meeting goes okay for them today.

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Janet. Small loves Deb and Ray so much - with me, it's a case of familiarity breeding contempt! But she doesn't see Deb that often, so it's more of a special thing...

[http://users.livejournal.com/_carly_/]

I hope the adoption meeting goes well for your sister, that would be lovely for you to become an aunt like that :)

I love how excitable Small always seems to get, LOL.

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

Yeah, she's very excitable! She's an, erm...boisterous child. *G*

[lhyna71.livejournal.com]

Praying for the goodness of the Adoption meeting, hoping that Kerry's operation goes well and for Small to have a great summer holiday. :)

and YEY for the DVD's . Enjoy.

:hugs:

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Lina!

[agentxpndble.livejournal.com]

Good luck to your sister on the adoption! I think it's so amazing that your family has been so open to adopting.

My thoughts are with Molly and her family - Good luck to them!