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Unfortunately, we noticed a HUGE difference between our domestic adoptions and our adoption abroad. When we adopted domestically, we found tremendous support, especially from our church and families.
This time, we just didn't feel incredibly supported. A few people seemed to think we were saints on earth and were enthusiastic about our adoption. We did hear a few very negative comments, however. One person went ballistic, thinking we were single handedly going to infect our town with hepatitis and would be gravely disappointed in the child we brought home. Another person grimaced and recounted all the awful scenes of Romanian orphanages on the news 15 years ago.
Well, it WAS an opportunity to do some "educating" of some people who had very poor concepts of international adoption, and I do hope I'm done some consciousness-raising on the subject. (But it still hurt to hear those comments.)
My family is slowly coming around, seeing how adorable (and healthy) my son is. I've come to really appreciate the people who do support us and cherish the kind comments I do get, much more than I did when we adopted domestically.
Blessings to all who need support through this,
CindyC
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