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This may sound naive on my part, but having done extensive genealogy research in hopes of identifying my Native American heritage, I have run across so much diversity in blended cultures in my genetic lineage.

I am German, English, Irish, French, Scottish, but people think I look like I am Italian (no Italian blood lines).

My point is I relish ALL of them!

My husband is Polish (parents came over in the 60s). His children are Polish and Italian. He speaks the language (I have tried to learn). I love listening to them. I love learning about their heritage and sharing in some of their customs.

We are preparing to adopt a Latino child. I am excited to add yet another dimension to our ethnic and cultural diversity. And he/she will be raised with his/her cultural heritage as part of his/her life, as well as ours. I want my child to be able to identify with all cultures and appreciate what each has to offer. Spice of life.

I am "adopted" so to speak. My stepfather adopted me when he married my mother. When I got older and became increasingly interested in my Native American roots, I was so surprised at the things he did - he would buy me Native American pottery, crafts, music CDs, books, etc. His German heritage is just as much a part of me as my "natural" roots, though.

It's ALL GOOD !