[Mandy4President]

I read this and thought it was funny, so thought you guys might like it...

A very wealthy man bought a huge ranch in Arizona and invited some of his close associates into see it. After touring some of the 1500 acres of mountains, rivers, and grasslands, he took everyone back to the house which was as spectacular as the scenery. Behind the exquisite home was the largest swimming pool in all of Arizona. There was just one thing about it, however, that was unusual. The gigantic swimming pool was filled with Alligators!

The rich owner explained that he valued courage more than any other character trait. Courage, he claimed, was what made him a billionaire. "In fact, courage is such a powerful virtue that if anyone is courageeous enough to jump in that pool, swim through those alligators and make it to the other side, I'll give them anything they want. Anything ~ my house, my land, my money"

Of course everyone laughed at the absurd challenge and proceeded to follow the owner into the house for lunch. Suddenly, they heard a splash. Turning around they saw a young man swimming for his life across the pool. He was thrashing at the water as the alligators swarmed after him.

After death-defying seconds, the young man made it, unharmed, to the other side. The rich host and his guests applauded his efforts. And the billionaire stuck to his promise. He said to the dripping wet fellow, "You are indeed a man of courage and I will stick to my word. What do you want? You can have anything, my house, my land, my money ~ just tell me what you want and it is yours."

The young swimmer breathed heavily for a few moments, looked up at the host and said, "I want to know just one thing, who the h%&# pushed me into that pool?!?"

I thought this was appropriate. We (as parents adopting) must have the courage to swim through the equilivant of a pool of alligators (PGN?) in order to get our children home. Think of all the people who do not have the courage to take on an adventure like this! And our prize is worth more than the most beautiful land, the most money, and the biggest house ~ our babies! Hang in there everyone!