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Originally posted by carnation
Five of our 13 are adopted--4 from Asia and one who is Central American but born here in town. I knew her birthmother. We exchange Christmas cards and pictures with one of the Asian birthmoms.
We could probably find most of the other birthmothers if we searched but it's still such a stigma in those countries to give birth when you're unmarried that I don't know if we will. The moms are probably in their thirties and forties now--with new families.
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Wow,
Carnation, I just want to tell you what an immense amount of respect i have for you. Adopting children and giving them a better life is probably the greatest gift you could ever give. We definately need more people like you and your husband in this country.
Only a narrow-minded idiot couldn't see that it takes a big heart to raise children right, and an even bigger one to welcome children into your family who aren't biologically yours.
I cherish every time my Kindergarterners come to PE. I was always the guy that was like, ugh, kids, but i've definately changed. The little ones just melt your heart, especially up here, where a lot of them don't enjoy the same luxeries that i had growing up. Just having them say, "hi coach K" and wave to me when i pass them in the hallways, or have them all get excited when they come into the gym is enough to make me look forward to the day when i've got my only little tykes.
I've been thinkin about adoption lately, mostly cuz i look at the kids in my school and think that some of them deserve better life situations. Hopefully someday when i've got my little brood, i'll be able to adopt a child from up here and give them some of the advantages i had growing up.
Seriously, if you don't get a warm-fuzzy feeling being around little kids you're probably working with a smaller heart than the grinch. Again, carnation, you are an awesome woman and i'm sure a great mother
Kitso
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