Tag Archives: Guatemala

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

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Delayed in Translation

  Adopting from Guatemala was wonderful, because we were aware of how the process was proceeding. It was nice to be kept abreast of Greyson’s growth, milestones and have continuous pictures – some with him wearing clothes we had sent. … Continue reading

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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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