QuestIons for those who adopted out of foster care

My wife (40f) and I (39m) tired for many frustrating years to conceive, and unfortunately it was not in the cards for us.Before anyone asks, yes we did see doctors. No, there was nothing wrong with either of us physically. Yes, we did attempt IUF, IVF, and did consider surrogates and private adoption (both too expensive at the time.)We have both wanted a family for as long as we can remember. I’m less concerned about “passing on my genetic legacy” than I am about being the father I never had, and relaying my life experience and knowledge to a new generation. My wife had, and still has, a wonderful mother, and has always dreamed of passing on the same lessons she learned. We are both from low income households, but are now solid middle class. We feel we’re probably too old for an infant, I broke my knee a few years ago play catch with the neighbors (long story, please don’t ask!) so we are more than open to a school aged child.So my questions are...What was the process like? What difficulties did you face? Most importantly, and for the love of all that is good please answer truthfully (even if you have to create a throwaway account,) would you do it again? via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/3hliS8z