Official!

This was waiting for me when I got home:

RE: Consolidated Home Study

Dear Frank & Frank’s Partner (of course they used his name! I’m editing for his privacy.),

Congratulations! You made it through a stupid process that does nothing to prove your worth as a potential parent but does demonstrate your ability to jump through senseless and innumerable hoops.* The Agency has approved your Consolidated Home Study for foster care and/or adoption. Information regarding your home has been updated on the statewide foster home database indicating that you have been approved for one child either gender, age 0 to 18 months old or a sibling set, age 0-5 years old of any ethnic descent. Licensed for two children, ages 0-9 years old.

The challenging task you are undertaking is critically important to the well being of children. Honestly we can’t believe you made it this far given the bullshit we put you through.* You are not only providing a nurturing home for a child, but you are influencing the future of a child and everyone that comes into contact with that child.

We appreciate the opportunity to make your life utter hell serve you and join you in anticipation of adding to your family through adoption. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (213)4ADU-ASS and I will be sure not to get back to you promptly as I am so incredibly busy.*

*(OK, that may not be exactly as it’s printed on the letter…)

Despite the bitterness that seeps through, I’M SO FREAKING HAPPY! WOOT WOOT! It’s official now. Can’t take it back! Insert tongue sticking out icon here!