This is so insightful...
http://romanseightfifteen.blogspot.com/2010/03/meant-to-be.html
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Feedback From Dillon About Haiti
Love your blog and really appreciated your mentioning Dillon and our Haiti program. However, I hope you don’t mind my contacting you to clarify your understanding of the current Haiti orphan situation. Dillon has been greatly overwhelmed with calls and inquiries over the past week since the earthquake with families interested in adopting from Haiti. We have been so overwhelmed that we created the screening form so that families could place their name on a waiting list to be contacted later when adoptions from Haiti might resume. Unfortunately, we don’t know when that might take place or if the requirements to adopt from Haiti might even be relaxed so that more families might qualify to adopt.
The reality about the Haitian orphans who are entering the US right now, which the media is not clearly stating, is that these children already have adoptive families. These children had already been identified as orphans and had been matched with a family in the US prior to the earthquake. However, children who may have been orphaned because of the earthquake won’t become available for international adoption for at least 1-2 years as every effort will be made to first locate a family member within Haiti to care for these children.
Would you mind joining us in educating families about the true realities about Haiti’s orphans and what families can realistically do to help?
· Families can donate through Dillon to assist Gladys in caring for the children who she has taken in as a result of the earthquake along with the children who were already in her care
· Families can donate to another charitable organization of their choice.
· Families can also consider our other country programs where there are many other children available for adoption who have also been orphaned because of some type of “earthquake-tsunami-trauma” in their lives.
· Families can pray for comfort and healing for the Haitian children who have been traumatized by this tragedy and pray that they will be reunited with family members quickly.
· Families can place their name on our waiting list if their heart is really set on adopting from Haiti with no guarantee of when they will be able to begin the process to bring a child home.
We so appreciate your concern for all children suffering in the world and support of our work to make a difference in their lives. We hope you will join us in encouraging families to look at all of their options that are available to help the children affected by the Haiti earthquake.
The reality about the Haitian orphans who are entering the US right now, which the media is not clearly stating, is that these children already have adoptive families. These children had already been identified as orphans and had been matched with a family in the US prior to the earthquake. However, children who may have been orphaned because of the earthquake won’t become available for international adoption for at least 1-2 years as every effort will be made to first locate a family member within Haiti to care for these children.
Would you mind joining us in educating families about the true realities about Haiti’s orphans and what families can realistically do to help?
· Families can donate through Dillon to assist Gladys in caring for the children who she has taken in as a result of the earthquake along with the children who were already in her care
· Families can donate to another charitable organization of their choice.
· Families can also consider our other country programs where there are many other children available for adoption who have also been orphaned because of some type of “earthquake-tsunami-trauma” in their lives.
· Families can pray for comfort and healing for the Haitian children who have been traumatized by this tragedy and pray that they will be reunited with family members quickly.
· Families can place their name on our waiting list if their heart is really set on adopting from Haiti with no guarantee of when they will be able to begin the process to bring a child home.
We so appreciate your concern for all children suffering in the world and support of our work to make a difference in their lives. We hope you will join us in encouraging families to look at all of their options that are available to help the children affected by the Haiti earthquake.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Little Cadine
Little Cadine is only a baby. Her mother and father admire her with pride. Her cute little smile, and her smooth, silky skin sheen with the hope of tomorrow.
Yet, in the twinkle of an eye she became an orphan. Now little Cadine lays on an old mattress crying out for mommy and daddy to come home.
The sad truth is the recent Haitian earthquake has taken the lives of thousands of men, women and children, forever shattering the landscape of the Haitian people. Life will never be the same and for thousands of sweet little girls and boys their parents will never return.
Can you imagine a child not having s
omeone to call “mommy” or “daddy”? Pause a moment from eating that bowl of cookies-n-crème, turn on CNN and that reality will be right in front of your content eyeballs.
The greatest joy in life is giving, and no greater love is this; than laying down your life (as you know it now) for another. A decision you make today could change the lives of one of these orphans forever.
Consider adopting now.
Speaking from personal experience, adopting a child is one of the greatest thrills imaginable. It stretches your faith beyond all limitations, teaches you the truth about sacrifice, and fills your soul with an amazing sense of significance.
God does something magical in your life when you decide to provide an orphan a lifetime of love. You will sense His presence, His favor and His hand in your life like never before. You only live once! Are you really ready to miss out on doing something beyond your own little world? Adopting doesn’t “change” your life. It only makes it better!
You can change and bless a little Cadine today. Orphans by the thousands are arriving in the States daily. They deserve and need a family and it might very well be YOU that God is calling to do so.
People often say this to us about our son, “Ahh, he is blessed to have you!”
Our response is always the same – “No, trust me. We are the one’s that are blessed to have him!”
Contact Dillon International today!
http://www.dillonadopt.com/Haiti_screen.htm
“Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely in form and features, and Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died.” Esther 2:7
ADAPTED FROM: http://www.nobonesaboutit.blogspot.com/
Yet, in the twinkle of an eye she became an orphan. Now little Cadine lays on an old mattress crying out for mommy and daddy to come home.
The sad truth is the recent Haitian earthquake has taken the lives of thousands of men, women and children, forever shattering the landscape of the Haitian people. Life will never be the same and for thousands of sweet little girls and boys their parents will never return.
Can you imagine a child not having s
omeone to call “mommy” or “daddy”? Pause a moment from eating that bowl of cookies-n-crème, turn on CNN and that reality will be right in front of your content eyeballs.The greatest joy in life is giving, and no greater love is this; than laying down your life (as you know it now) for another. A decision you make today could change the lives of one of these orphans forever.
Consider adopting now.
Speaking from personal experience, adopting a child is one of the greatest thrills imaginable. It stretches your faith beyond all limitations, teaches you the truth about sacrifice, and fills your soul with an amazing sense of significance.
God does something magical in your life when you decide to provide an orphan a lifetime of love. You will sense His presence, His favor and His hand in your life like never before. You only live once! Are you really ready to miss out on doing something beyond your own little world? Adopting doesn’t “change” your life. It only makes it better!
You can change and bless a little Cadine today. Orphans by the thousands are arriving in the States daily. They deserve and need a family and it might very well be YOU that God is calling to do so.
People often say this to us about our son, “Ahh, he is blessed to have you!”
Our response is always the same – “No, trust me. We are the one’s that are blessed to have him!”
Contact Dillon International today!
http://www.dillonadopt.com/Haiti_screen.htm
“Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This girl, who was also known as Esther, was lovely in form and features, and Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died.” Esther 2:7
ADAPTED FROM: http://www.nobonesaboutit.blogspot.com/
Sunday, November 29, 2009
2009 Fall Update
Yes, it has been a while since we have posted news or information on this adoption blog as we have been busy parenting our twins and our son! But, there will be more in the coming months, especially as we get into 2010.
Our desire is to spread the joy and blessings of adoption. So many kids are in need of families. Can you imagine being a little boy or girl during the holidays and NOT HAVING anyone to call a family? Forget the toys and gifts. They just want love!
Spread the word about adoption.
Adopt a child yourself.
Your life will never be the same and God himself will shine His glory on your life!
PLEASE DONATE TODAY TO THE QUINN FUND SO OTHERS CAN ADOPT IN 2010.
https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=22119
SELECT QUINN FUND
http://www.facebook.com/dillon.international
Our desire is to spread the joy and blessings of adoption. So many kids are in need of families. Can you imagine being a little boy or girl during the holidays and NOT HAVING anyone to call a family? Forget the toys and gifts. They just want love!
Spread the word about adoption.
Adopt a child yourself.
Your life will never be the same and God himself will shine His glory on your life!
PLEASE DONATE TODAY TO THE QUINN FUND SO OTHERS CAN ADOPT IN 2010.
https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=22119
SELECT QUINN FUND
http://www.facebook.com/dillon.international
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Great Orphan Care Story
Check out this amazing story! Everyone can make a difference with a child!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/world/africa/25orphan.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/world/africa/25orphan.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Summer Orphan Movie Should be Banned!
NEWS - from an email from Dillion International:
Dear Families,
It was recently brought to our attention that a movie—titled “Orphan”—scheduled for release this summer is filled with negative stereotypes and presents adoption, particularly the adoption of older children, as a dangerous decision. Our staff was outraged at this insult to the many beautiful children who eagerly await the love of a forever family, and ask you to consider joining an appeal from Adoptive Families magazine to let the movie’s producers and your local theaters know just how offensive and damaging these stereotypes can be to the loving choice of adoption. Below, you will find a link to the movie trailer as well as contact information for key members of the movie industry along with a sample letter you can use.
We appreciate your consideration in participating in this grassroots effort. Please consider forwarding this email with appeal to your extended family and friends and request that they also join this effort.
Dear Families,
It was recently brought to our attention that a movie—titled “Orphan”—scheduled for release this summer is filled with negative stereotypes and presents adoption, particularly the adoption of older children, as a dangerous decision. Our staff was outraged at this insult to the many beautiful children who eagerly await the love of a forever family, and ask you to consider joining an appeal from Adoptive Families magazine to let the movie’s producers and your local theaters know just how offensive and damaging these stereotypes can be to the loving choice of adoption. Below, you will find a link to the movie trailer as well as contact information for key members of the movie industry along with a sample letter you can use.
We appreciate your consideration in participating in this grassroots effort. Please consider forwarding this email with appeal to your extended family and friends and request that they also join this effort.
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