In the late 80's, when I was in high school, I watched a TV program about Romanian orphans. That was when I knew I wanted to adopt a child internationally. So now, almost 20 years later, Jason and I accomplished my dream with the addition of Wren to our family. I know we all fit each other perfectly and I feel that she is right where she belongs, but every so often I worry if we did the right thing. Occasionally I read articles about Chinese families trying to adopt and being turned away and told there are no available babies. Is this true? Are all the eligible babies being adopted internationally? I don't know. But every so often a flicker of doubt crosses my mind - if Wren could have been adopted by a well-off Chinese family, would this have been better?
And, a little of the topic of my post but still about adoption. A friend of mine shared this news story with me that talks about international and specifically Chinese adoptions.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2008/02/13/MNQFUSKQQ.DTL
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thoughts on adoption
Posted by Lee Anne Bryant at 6:11 AM
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This clip is heartbreaking!
Ok, it was very dumb of me to watch that video while I was at work. I'm a MESS now...
I know it's natural to doubt and worry if you're providing the very best for Wren, but Lee Anne... how VERY lucky is that little girl?? Think of what you guys went through to make that happen!! There are plenty of BIRTH parents who don't put that much time, effort, or even thought into their children. You and Jason are smart, compassionate, fair, and will do the very best you can to provide Wren a wonderful life.
Will there be obstacles? Yes.
Will there be times that you question how things played out? Yes.
Will there be a time in her life when she is frustrated or hurt or even a little angry? Possibly.
But those will happen far, far less than the blissful moments that you know beyond a doubt that you have done the only RIGHT thing.
I'm excited to watch her grow up!
Hi Lee Anne,
I've asked myself the same question about Grace. But I do believe that God has a plan for us all and that his plan was for you and Jason to find Wren. Her life certainly would be different living with a well-off family in China, but I can't imagine it being better. Just like you, I feel Grace was meant to be with us. She just fits so well. And that just reaffirms my faith in God and his hand in our adoption.
I love the moon story. Wren has a good imagination. Must be a result of reading so many books!
Chris
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