All of us who have been blessed through intercountry adoption have so much to give thanks for this day. We all know that somehow our children were destined to join our families and can't imagine a life without them.
For my family Thanksgiving takes on a second extra special meaning as it is the anniversary of the day we found out we were out of PGN! We will never forget the drive to our friends' home for dinner that day, bursting with the exuberance of a stressful process near completion. (And for those of you about to get out of PGN, we did bring our daughter home before Christmas!)
Beyond thanks for our children we have so much more to be thankful about. For the fact remains that if we had the means to be able to adopt internationally, then we are the fortunate ones who do not have to endure the pains of extreme poverty on a daily basis. Maslow's hierarchy of needs does hold much truth to it, and no matter what struggles we go through, there is something to be said for knowing that you will have a roof over your head, food on your table, and shoes on your feet. This is not to say that those living in poverty are miserable or unable to do things like raise a family. But it is to say that we in the wealthy world don't always appreciate the things we have. Those without material comforts better learn to appreciate what they do have, like family. And they certainly appreciate any help they receive with the things we consider a given, like food and shelter.
So on this day of thanks, let?s always try to remember not only to be thankful for what we have, but also to our obligation to give to those less fortunate. We all, myself included, have the ability to do more to help those in need - especially those who live without family or material comforts. Project Happiness is one such way to do so. Donating directly to Hands of Hope or countless other direct aid groups is another. It is one thing to be thankful for what we have, but it is a far better thing to give others reason to give thanks.
thank you kevin...
Posted by: Lisa at November 25, 2004 03:01 PMKevin,
You are absolutely right...all of us involved in getting our children are blessed. Even though with the long waits it may not seem so at times.
I personally received a HUGE blessing yesterday [Thanksgiving Day]. When I returned home from having spent the day/evening with family, I found a message on my machine stating that my pink slip has been issued! I will be travelling on Monday or Tuesday.
I will never forget this Thanksgiving!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa at November 26, 2004 09:20 AMI am new to this but have considered adoption for several years. I serve as a volunteer for Refuge Interantional-a mission group providing healthcare for people in Guatemala. started on the process a few months ago. I am using a group of attorneys who work with orphanges in Guatemala City. I get frustrated, at times with al of the red tape but understand the necessity of it-after almost aking a mistake to use another attorney( HE was really watching me carefully that day). Because of the new law passing in February, that will prohibit single parent adoptions, I am working franticaly to ensure everything I have is in place. I enjoy reading your comments and pray that I, too will be bringing home a precious giftfrom God soon.
peace,
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I am new to this but have considered adoption for several years. I serve as a volunteer for Refuge Interantional-a mission group providing healthcare for people in Guatemala. started on the process a few months ago. I am using a group of attorneys who work with orphanges in Guatemala City. I get frustrated, at times with al of the red tape but understand the necessity of it-after almost making a mistake to use another attorney( HE was really watching me carefully that day). Because of the new law passing in February, that will prohibit single parent adoptions, I am working franticaly to ensure everything I have is in place. I enjoy reading your comments and pray that I, too will be bringing home a precious giftfrom God soon.
peace,
-aj
I am in the final stages of adopting a baby girl who I have named Isabella. I have been in PGN since November 16th can anyone give me any advice on how much time I have left, I am getting anxious. My agency says she can't really pinpoint it but unfortunately after Christmas. My daughter will be 5 months old Jan 2nd. I would appreciate any input. Thank you
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