For some time now there has been speculation about the future of the Vietnam adoption program. Today, it became official. The Vietnam adoption program will be closing it’s doors with the United States on September 1. Here is an excerpt of the statement made today by the US Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.
“On [...]
April 25, 2008
April 25, 2008 – Embassy announcement; it’s official :(
April 25, 2008
April 25, 2008 – Letter to Senators
The Problem
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (CIS) and Department of State (DofS) are not adhering to the projected period for investigations which means orphans are spending months longer than they might have in orphanages. The longer children stay in orphanages, the more likely attachment disorders and developmental problems will occur. They need to [...]
April 25, 2008
April 24, 2008 – Happy 5 months!
Today Elizabeth has turned 5 months old. It is ‘killing’ me that we have now missed two months. Two months of many hugs, many kisses, and so much more.
We love you baby girl!
Happy 5 months!
April 25, 2008
April 24, 2008 – Someone’s been feeling a little left out.
After coming home last night and unloading all the great gifts from the baby shower, I think ’someone’ also known as Molly has been a little jealous. I came upstairs last night to notice the stuffed Snoopy was sitting at the top of the stairs. Somehow it had made it’s way out of [...]
April 25, 2008
April 23, 2008 – Drinking wine at my own BABY shower
Now how many expectant mothers can say they can do that?!?!
Cám ơn! (thank you).
We would like to say thank you for all the wonderful thoughts and gifts we received.
It is somewhat overwhelming to me at times as to how many people have become such a wonderful part of Elizabeth’s story.
Everyone has [...]
