Today I added a few links that I wanted to share with everyone. The links can be found on the left hand side of the blog under the "About Me" section. They are in two categories, "The Stories of Inspirational Families" and "Haitian Adoption." The Stories of Inspirational Families section has links to the blogs of the wonderful ladies I have met on trying to conceive and adoption discussion boards. They have been more help to me then they will ever know and I want to share their stories with others so their lives can be touched as well. I would recommend checking them out. I do quite regularly :)
The Haitian Adoption section has a link to a great blog by a family who adopted twin boys from Haiti and links to information about the country of Haiti and The Mercy and Sharing Foundation which is a non-profit organization that provides adoption opportunities, housing and assistance to the next generation of Haiti. So why the links to Haitian adoption you may be wondering? Earlier this year, my sister (who just in case she needs reminding, literally is THE BEST!) lent me a book given to her by the author who also happens to be the driving force behind The Mercy and Sharing Foundation. The book, called "Angels of a Lower Flight" tells the story of Susie Scott Krabacher and her journey from Playboy Playmate to champion of the beautiful children of Haiti. I highly recommend it to any looking for an inspirational read. I had tears in my eyes throughout the whole book and finished reading it with a desire to find my son or daughter in Haiti.
The process of adopting River has been a very eye opening experience and I have felt very welcome in the adopting family community. Many of whom have expanded their desire for a family beyond the borders of the US and beyond the borders of race. It is truly amazing and I thank my Father in Heaven daily for the opportunity to see the world through different eyes.
Nothing is set in stone yet, but after getting back on the trying to conceive train a year or so after we welcome (hopefully) River into our family, and hopefully having some children the boring biological way :) I would LOVE to adopt internationally and right now I feel drawn to Haiti. I will also be adding links to information on Ethiopian and Chinese adoption as those are other great countries. And maybe one day Eritrea, too!
Check the links out and enjoy!
P.S. Still no word from the bfather! Grrrr... I'm starting to get irritated :P
Adoption Ain't For Sissies: “We read to know we’re not alone.” ~ C.S. Lewis
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