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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...

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Other 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...

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To 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...

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Hong 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...

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Welcome 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....

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Family 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...

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Family 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...

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Halfway 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...

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Things 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...

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The 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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