Good Gravy!!!!

As many of you know Ryan and I have known for a while that we want to adopt someday. We have done some research in the past but decided we should get to cracking on doing a little more down and dirty research. Let me tell you my eyes are going crossed. We know that according to Washington State law ( which is dumb) we have to have a bigger house. We also know that if we decide to foster adopt it takes about 12 to 24 months just to get all the classes and paper work filled out before you even start the house studies. We are not sure if we are going to foster adopt or adopt over seas. Both have pros and cons. But let me tell you how frustrating DSHS is . In a matter of hours I found out tons of laws and info on overseas adoption. The people were more then willing to be open and honest about the whole process. I felt really well informed by the time I had all my questions and more answered. DSHS on the other hand is being so incredibly difficult. I just wish they could give a straight answer . You have to search and search to find any info and then when you do think your finding something out it's like they just run you in circles. GRR I know I am just venting but I swore the whole system needs to be changed. I have decided the only way to find any info about foster adoption is talking with someone you know who has been through it. So, I think in a couple weeks when I start to feel better I am going to ask people for names and numbers of anyone they know that has adopted or foster adopted in Washington state ( preferable people who already had kids) who wouldn't mind answering some questions. No one actually has to read this I just needed to vent and will probably not even be upset about this in an hour.