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Adoption has been finalized!

Posted: Feb 24, 2010

I was able to adopt my granddaughter yesterday and I really feel a huge weight off my shoulders! I wanted to share my story because I know there are others going through a similar situation, but don't talk about it. I'm not sharing because I want a pat on the back; I'm just happy today.

My dd and sil got into trouble with drug addiction when my gd was 2-1/2 years old. Their story is not mine to tell. What is my story is that I got custody of this child because I could not bear the thought of losing my only grandchild to stranger adoption. I have never received CS, but the state is just now getting some money from my sil to pay back the cost of keeping her on Medicaid and a small monthly allottment. I will soon be dropping her state benefits and seeking health insurance for our family.

This has been a long and painful journey and even the adoption is bittersweet. On one hand I worry because this is a late-in-life adoption for me and I am single, but all of that is overshadowed when I consider I was able to keep this precious child with her family. I am working hard to put myself in a position to have private only accounts with doctors who will never replace me (I know, big risk, lol!) and hope to enjoy income from MT until she can get into college and I can retire. For those wondering, we do not have contact with the bios, their choice, and again, their story.

God has been good to me and I love this little girl!

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breathingeasier - LoveToPaint

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May God bless you and your precious granddaughter.

You are both lucky - wimt

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I'm sure she will bring you much joy, and you have given her something that will last her whole life. She will always know she was wanted, and that she has someone who will fight for her. Wow, no matter what age you are, knowing you have someone in your corner, it's so important.

your are a hero, God bless you and your gd and give you - .

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strength. What a great reason to live and fight. I admire you!

This child is where she should be! - Fingers

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Obviously, the court considered you to be the person who should raise this child. I do feel bad about her parents' situation and how that must affect you but what is done is done and that is not your story, as you said. You MUST always put this child first now and never speak ill of her bios, as this will only hurt her more. You are very courageous. Not only are you her grandmother, but her guardian angel. She needs love and a peaceful, safe life. If you can provide that for her, your age will never matter. This is probably a change in your life that you did not invite or plan on. Both of your lives will be forever changed, and I believe this is a blessing from God. I wish you much luck. You have every right to be as happy as you profess.

Congratulations. I hope things go well for both of you. - deb

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She is very lucky to have you to step in and rescue her.

Bless you! She's one lucky little girl...and you're lucky too! - AzRain

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