[MissyAmomChina]

Hi All,

Not sure if I'm being overly sensitive or what. But my feelings were hurt today. At a play group, people were discussing our upcoming weekend plans. I shared that we were looking forward to celebrating our 1 year anniversary of getting our daughter. Dh is giving her a small gift that he purchased in China. I'm creating a charm bracelet for both of us (mom and daughter) and adding a charm to the bracelet each year to represent the year. (Since I didn't travel to China.)

One of the gals I'm closer to in the group said "Well, you know I'm happy that you adopted. But I just can't support international adoptions." So, I said "Why not?"--though I was pretty sure I knew the answer before she said that. She replied "Because there are way too many of our kids who need homes."

I know we all get comments from time to time that aren't welcome or kind. However, this one really got to me. I think it's because it was from someone I considered a friend-and I guess I think a friend wouldn't have done that. I know I won't change the world and their opinions--but I guess I didn't expect that to happen either.

Thanks for listening,
Melissa