Not Under My Heart, But In It: Check out This Face

Our Story

When our son Jack was born with Down syndrome, we found out we had a lot to learn. Not just about the best way to nuture our child so he would grow up as healthy as possible, but about the whole world of special needs. One thing we learned, children born in some countries who have special needs generally don't go home with their mom & dad. They go to baby orphanages. We have decided to adopt one of these little angels, a beautiful girl with Down syndrome. We found our new daughter through an organization called Reece's Rainbow. They advocate for these little ones, trying to get them into the arms of their forever families. Please go visit. There is a button on the left. These children will touch your heart.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Check out This Face

Dasha’s class already had their Fall party and this is just a random photo I got. But look how happy she is. Look at the joy. This child was thrown away at birth. This child was languishing in an orphanage. Maybe some other family would have gone to get her. Maybe she would be enjoying the love of some other mom and dad right now. But maybe not. Her baby house transferred residents at the age of 4. I don’t like to think about that. But this picture got me thinking (as I do often) about her birth mom. Does she miss Dasha? Does she wonder about her daughter’s new life? Does she even know that Dasha was adopted? I wish I knew these answers. I need to start working on her annual report; I’ll definitely include this photo.