Half the Sky: Olympic Torchbearers!
I just got a very interesting appeal in my inbox from Half the Sky. They’ve got a chance at winning (!) a slot as torchbearer for the 2008 Olympics. And they want to let the children carry it. Can you...
View ArticleOther People’s Journeys
If you’ve already adopted a child from China – or are just considering adoption from China – you’ll probably be interested in reading as much as possible about the process. Not just the dry “fill in...
View ArticleTo the Officials of the People’s Republic of China
If you have ever adopted a child from China, you know that you have to write a letter of application to the officials of the People’s Republic of China. It must include the gender and age of the child...
View ArticleHong Kong Disneyland
As all adoptive parents know, you must spend two weeks in China when you travel to get your child. When I travel to China, the majority of my time will be spent in the Guangdong Province. My daughter...
View ArticleWelcome Back Single Women!
Some exciting news came out of the CCAA this week. Single women can now adopt again! This is quite exciting for many women who wish to become mothers or who want to add another child to their family....
View ArticleFamily Activities in Guangzhou: Part 1
For American families, Guangzhou is the final step of the adoption process in China. Approximately 3,400 families took this step in 2010. Guangzhou is the location of the American Consulate that...
View ArticleFamily Activities in Guangzhou: Part 2
Last time, I mentioned a few activities that your family can participate in while waiting for your child’s visa in Guangzhou. In this post, we will continue to explore available family activities. Need...
View ArticleHalfway Done and Starting to feel Real
If you have been following along, my husband and I are on the journey to adopt our first child from the People’s Republic of China. It has been a relatively easy process so far. I mean, sure, there are...
View ArticleThings to do in Beijing
Beijing – the capital city of the People’s Republic of China. Most travel itineraries for adoptive parents include a stop in Beijing. For Americans, it is typically the first city stop in their...
View ArticleThe Great Wall of China
I first heard about the Great Wall of China in elementary school. My geography teacher told me that it was the only man made object that could be seen from outer space by astronauts. I was hooked....
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