But I am passionate about adopting from Haiti and Vietnam. Plus, while I am not trying or not even wanting to be pregnant right now - - I cannot rule out my desire to have another baby biological. I have decided that if we adopt, and we are going to be assigned, rather than selecting, a child. I will not specify gender. May seem odd given the fact that I have five girls and one boy, but I figure adopting is jus another way of adding to a family and I wouldn't want to try to intervene with some magical, awesome situation where the perfect child for us is another girl; even despite our having one boy. However, that said, I would probably choose boy if we went with Haiti. The truth, however we don't want to admit this... is that Black Boys are the last to be chosen for adoption. If we do adopt from Haiti (and you can adopt more than one child at a time with that program) I would seriously consider adopting two boys. The Haitian country is terribly poor.
So yes, I certainly hope that Walt is inspired. By doubling up bedrooms we could easily accomodate 3-4 more children with ease. The idea of adopting a sibling group is also a wonderful warm feeling in my heart.
Paula
From: "Peggy Bray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "may99" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "may99" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [may99] RE: Xiao Yu Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:46:41 -0700
Your last note said you hoped that this trip creates interest in Walt to adopt again, Paula. I hope so too. You both have been truly blessed.
Not too many days left, then you'll be able to hug her & show her how much
you love and want her. :)
Hugs, Peggy
> ANOTHER NOTE FROM WALT
>
> Paula,
>
> XY's teeth appear to be fairly good. Of course, I have not asked her to
> open her mouth and show me. I figure that is not necessary at this
time.
> XY loves to eat most chinese dishes. So far, the only thing she won't
eat
> are burgers (MCD) and eggs. She loves sweets. She also liked the pizza
> from Pizza Hut. She eats massive amounts of food. She eats twice as
much
> as any of us. She does appear to be in good health and spirit. She is
> adjusting to us. She is eager to please us. She brought gifts for her
> brother and sisters. Very sweet gesture. She asked me to hold her
money
> for her (10 yuan). I bought her a cd/vcd player yesterday. She has
been
> singing along with her new music.
>
> I think she is beginning to enjoy her new found life to an extent. XY
and
> Lian Lian became pretty sick with theiur travel from the orpahanage.
(6-8 hr
> trip, one way). Needless to say, we will not be visiting her orphanage
this
> visit. No one wants to sit on a little bus for a 12 hour round trip. I
> beleive the girls will be pretty sick on the three flights scheduled (2
> domestic; 1 international). I wish we had dramamine. What am I going
to do
> to comfort them?
>
> Today, we are headed for the coast to beachcomb and swim. It should be
fun.
>
> Please list again the things you want me to purchase for her and others?
> Just to be on the safe side.
>
> As far as pictures, I will not be sending any. There is specific
software
> and a card reader that I would need to do that. The instructiuons state
> that the camera should not try to use other software of the camera may n
ot
> work correctly. You will just have to wait. Sorry. XY is very
interested
> in meeting you.
>
> Miss all of so much,
>
> Walt (Daddy). Please tell the kids I love them and can't wait to see
them.
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