We adopted Evan Binh Minh from Bac Ninh, Vietnam on June 17th, 2010 at the age of 6 months. Like most orphans, he was listless and quiet. But within only a month with 2 parents, his development was rapid, and he changed dramatically. Just look:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W04FnjG5TZA
This is a great example of the importance of children having a proper family care for them.
Over a relentless 5 year process trying to adopt an infant, I’ve learned that politicians, institutions, and even non profit organizations like Unicef around the world feel that it’s best children stay left abandoned in orphanages or foster care in their own countries rather than be adopted internationally.
That is no kind of life, and I think children deserve better!
But the diseased world we live in has much higher priorities right now than children… things like the stock market, military, and politics.
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5 responses to “Development of our adopted baby”
Tears of joy – no kidding.
We are so lucky and blessed to have this little guy in our life. It was all worth it. I hope many other parents and kids have this opportunity for a better life.
Wow, so beautiful and powerful! Such true joy!
I loved hearing all Evan’s sweet little squeals of joy and laughter! Can’t wait to play with him, hold him and sing to him! π
Evan’s progress is awesome!!