Blog : As long as it fits...

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1/10/2022 11:30 am

As long as it fits...

Bill and Barbara Challangra set up an appointment with an adoption agency. The couple meets with two social workers, Mr. Tarsalt and Ms. Deswalle, both of whom are quite impressed. The couple are well-dressed, well-spoken, and well-liked. When Ms. Deswalle asks about their profession, the couple confidently and proudly say in unison, “We run a circus.”

Mr. Tarsalt and Ms. Deswalle immediately glance at each other. In fact, Mr. Tarsalt utters a long, “hmmmm.” Both Tarsalt and Deswalle pause. They have the . The that says, “A circus is no place for a . It’s an environment with dangerous animals, constant moving, and who knows what else.” Ms. Deswalle looks them both in the eyes, and says in a calm voice, “the thought of the circus raises doubts about suitability as parents.”

Bill and Barbara are prepared, well-prepared with their answer. Barbara pulls from her purse photos of their 55-foot motor home. It is clean and well maintained. And she points out the motor home is equipped with a large and spotless room for a .

Tarsalt and Deswalle smile at each other and are happy to see the pictures. Deswalle asks, “I’m wondering about the kind of education the would receive while in a circus.” Again prepared, Bill puts their minds at ease saying, “We’ve arranged for a full-time tutor teaching the all the usual subjects along with Spanish, Mandarin, and computer skills.”

And Barbara adds, “We also have a nanny, who is a certified expert in pediatric care, welfare, proper nutrition, and exercise — all that a requires.”

Both Deswalle and Tarsalt visibly relax as the Challangras have finally satisfied their concerns. Tarsalt then asks, “What age are you hoping to adopt?”

Bill squeezes Barbara’s hands, smiles, and says, “It doesn’t really matter, as long as the fits in the cannon.”

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1/10/2022 11:39 am