Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Local Story
Adoptive familes swap stories at picnic: Joslin Fields' adopted daughter was wrapped in six layers of winter clothes when Chinese adoption officials handed her over in 2003. "There was only 19 pounds beneath the 25 pound package we were handed," Fields recalled Sunday. "It was weird, because 2 1/2 years of anticipation led up to this big event."
Local Story
Group supports adoptive families: Adoption can be a long, trying process for a family, but one that most find worth the tribulation. International adoption, in particular, may take a longer than a domestic adoption. Several Limestone County families who are members of the Athens chapter of Families with Children from China say a network of people who have gone through the same process may make the course of an adoption easier to navigate.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Local Story
Family on way to China for girl: A local family is in China this week picking up their new daughter as they complete their second international adoption. When Bill and Kathy Henry return, they will be joined by 22-month-old Olivia Glynnis, who lives in an orphanage in China's Guangdong Province. "It's very exciting," Kathy said. "We're fortunate to be able to do this, or we wouldn't have any children."
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Hot-air balloon ride over Yangshuo
Hot-air balloon ride over Yangshuo, originally uploaded by CortoMaltese_1999.Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Check out Red Threads
If you've found this blog and are interested in reading a China Adoption information blog that's up-to-date, check out Red Threads.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Three Years
Three years and nearly 1500 posts later, it's time for me to retire this weblog. It's been fun and informative, and I've very much enjoyed the comments and e-mails from others. Please feel free to contact me for any reason. I wish everyone the best!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Local Story
Interracial twins bring a new dimension to the American family: Jenna and Sam Goering are in the same grade in school, play with the same younger brother and sisters, and live in the same spacious farmhouse-style home in Bourbonnais, Ill. Seven years ago, they entered their parents' lives on the same day.
Monday, June 12, 2006
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