Tag Archives: China
Tween
Ahhh, the tween years. Snippets of what’s to come are emerging. “Hello! Are you there, Mom? Do you see who I’m trying to be?” And I think to myself, I wasn’t expecting this. Not yet. Time to buckle up… … Continue reading
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Reluctant Relatives
Sometimes the whole family isn’t on-board with the decision to adopt, especially if the adoption is of a child that differs ethnically or racially. My father–in-law was, Bruce, “concerned” when we told him of the decision to adopt from … Continue reading
Listening…
“Why adoption/why did you adopt?” “Why China?” “Why Guatemala?” “Are you done?” The above questions are those that I am asked on a regular basis. There is so much published and discussed about listening – … Continue reading
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