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I went to an adoption conference on Saturday all about attachment and bonding that was led by the author of "The Connected Child," Dr. Karyn Purvis. It was very inspiring to see that, with the right kind of nurturing, any child can recover from a harmful or impoverished history. And you could clearly see that Dr. Purvis was very passionate about working with kids from hard places. It was touching yet realistic. I am glad I went and gained some tools and knowledge to help us for the future to bring Ray closer to us emotionally and help heal his wounds of loss.
I met up with the Huwe's at the conference and it was great talking to them about their Thai adoption of their son who's now been in their home for a year. They gave me some insight and reminded me that the waiting is so worth it. Plus, I realized that, although we started the adoption process in August 2008, the REAL timeline for processing started when the dossier is in Thailand. That happened at the end of February 2009. So, realistically, we have not waited as long as most families typically do for older children (about 12 months). Of course, the WACAP website says that waiting ranges from 6-12 months, in which case, we're in that time frame now. So, in our minds, we have adjusted the thought that we'd travel in November to being more realistic in thinking perhaps we'll travel by February 2010. It would be the most wonderful Valentine's Day gift on the planet!
Thanks, again, for all the prayers and support! We truly appreciate all your kind words!!!
- Ann
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Hello all family and friends!
With great excitement, we started our adoption journey in August 2008. We are now first time parents through adoption of an 8-year-old son from Thailand. We have chosen to build our family through the adoption of a son from Thailand because this is where we feel God is leading us right now.
It took 1 year and 9 months to bring Ray home and it was totally worth it!
We appreciate all of your love and support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Ann & Bryan
With great excitement, we started our adoption journey in August 2008. We are now first time parents through adoption of an 8-year-old son from Thailand. We have chosen to build our family through the adoption of a son from Thailand because this is where we feel God is leading us right now.
It took 1 year and 9 months to bring Ray home and it was totally worth it!
We appreciate all of your love and support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Ann & Bryan
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Why are we adopting internationally and not domestically?
While we think adopting domestically is extremely important, our hearts are drawn to the waiting children in other countries. Some of our closest friends and relatives have adopted, are adopted themselves, or are planning to adopt internationally. This has been a wonderful experience for them, as I am confident our adoption will be for us.
Why are we adopting from Thailand?
The number one reason is simply...that's where our son is living right now. Also, the Thai people are extremely laid back and friendly and the adoption process is very straight forward in Thailand and has been around for decades so there should be no surprises or corruption. After researching our other options, the requirements to adopt from Thailand fit our requirements. If we decide to adopt again, we will reevaluate the different countries and domestic programs.
While we think adopting domestically is extremely important, our hearts are drawn to the waiting children in other countries. Some of our closest friends and relatives have adopted, are adopted themselves, or are planning to adopt internationally. This has been a wonderful experience for them, as I am confident our adoption will be for us.
Why are we adopting from Thailand?
The number one reason is simply...that's where our son is living right now. Also, the Thai people are extremely laid back and friendly and the adoption process is very straight forward in Thailand and has been around for decades so there should be no surprises or corruption. After researching our other options, the requirements to adopt from Thailand fit our requirements. If we decide to adopt again, we will reevaluate the different countries and domestic programs.
3 comments:
I like that book, Ann, I bet it was a good conference! Good for you going to learn all you can to help your son the best you can!! Feel free to share any tidbits you learned with the rest of us!! :))
Blessings~
I have that book too! Wow! I'd love to hear her speak. Hang in there! It's a long road for sure...but you'll get to the end of it and be so happy. I know the waiting is tough. We are praying.
I'm so happy to see you have a little brighter outlook. I know the waiting is so, so hard. So many ups and downs. You will have him in your arms very soon. Lots of love and prayers being sent your way!
-Kate
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