At 45 I decided that I was “ready” to be a Mom, but not “ready” to give birth. Friends of mine had adopted a baby girl from Russia through EAC. I investigated adoption possibilities online and found it to be a bit overwhelming. I just went ahead and began the process with EAC since my friends were so thrilled with their little girl.

Through my research, however, I did decide to adopt from Guatemala because the children were not in orphanages, could come home as infants, and traveling was easier.

I completed the initial application and then decided that before I continue I should meet the people from EAC since I lived in a different State. I attended their annual picnic in May, but wanted to meet with the Guatemala staff in EAC’s office. When I arrived I was told that it happened that the staff was all attending a brunch at Margaret Cole’s house with the coordinator from Guatemala, Hector. To my surprise and enjoyment I was invited to Margaret’s home to meet with them. That’s it! I was sold on EAC!

My Erik came home in December of 2004. He is the light of my life. He has changed my life in ways I cannot even describe. He is affectionate, calm, funny, and so enjoyable (and of course, the handsomest little boy I have ever seen). Any bumps in the road that I experienced during the process were all a faded distant memory once I got my little boy home. Lauren, Lisa, Tori, and Hector deserve kudos for their hard work and handholding during the process.

THANK YOU EAC!

Editor's Note: Comments and opinions made in all stories may not reflect the current climate of adoptions in the foreign countries. While EAC does their best to maintain the highest level of care during your adoption, we cannot guarantee the exact experience.

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