Contemplating

Today I took a walk around the "mall."  I say "mall" because it consists of very few stores.  Anyway, I digress. 

I walked around the mall and noticed pictures in the middle of the mall.  Curious, I stopped and looked at the pictures.  It was a waiting for adoption gallery.  Each picture had the child's name, age, and a little bit about them.  The pictures were beautiful and for a second, I thought maybe I could adopt a foster child.  Then reality set in.  I learned at work the other day that all potential adoptive parents, married or not, have to get a physical and be "healthy" enough to care for a child long term.  First off, I am healthy but I do have this little issue called seizures.  Secondly, I am not sure Oklahoma is the place for me.  A state that will not let me drive simply because I have seizures is not for me.

So needless to say, my bright idea was crushed in a matter of seconds due to reality.  I must say, sometimes reality just, for lack of a better word, sucks.  I truely believe things happen for a reason though.  This is the life I must live. 

I support adoption of foster children though.  I am including a link to the waiting child gallery in the states of Oklahoma and Colorado as well as the National link, in case anyone is interested in being a forever parent for a child in need. 

 Waiting Child Heart Gallery-Oklahoma
Colorado Heart Gallery
Heart Gallery of America