Adoption story - link

We are in close contact with a half-dozen families here who have, or are trying to adopt Chinese children. We know of many other foreigners in town who have done likewise. We have learned through them that adoption is no easy process - though there are many children, the paperwork and the expense is tremendous.

This article from the AP confirmed what we already knew - the process is slowing down for Americans to adopt Chinese kids, unless the kids are labeled "special needs." Unfortunately, one unintended side effect of China's reproduction policies was that parents become more choosey when giving birth to kids who are less than "perfect"...

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i-t5F4Xn2dj_Fcu74hNv5SAr9ClwD9END8Q01

I am thankful for those parents I have met - foreign and Chinese - who are willing to adopt. Kids in orphanages simply need the love and attention that only a parent can provide.

-alan