Janelle
Today is the day… We are hosting an open house for the orphanage in one hour. Everything is set up and ready to go. It’s also my birthday. All I want is for one child to be adopted through this, and I’ll count it as a success. Next week, Denzel’s hearing is taking place, and we will give them a ceremony at the pack house and all the kids from the orphanage are attending. With any luck, they deserve to see the process at the packhouse and know this will be them one day.
“Miss Janelle, may I speak with you in your office, please?” Becky asked, coming down the stairs. I’m waiting for all the children to finish their morning chores and get cleaned up for the day.
“Sure,” I follow her into my office and take a seat in my chair. “Is everything okay?”
“I do not wish to be adopted.” Sh
