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Faith
I adopted my daughter from Russia two years ago when she was 13 years old. Several people, including my own brother, told me I was crazy to adopt her. They were wrong.
I met my daughter when my choir sang at her orphanage. I took one look at her and knew God meant her to be my daughter - even though I had never thought about international adoption. I am single, no prior kids.
My daughter has a learning disability, mild FAS, and we have had behavior challenges. However, I don't regret adopting her, not for a minute. She has a loving heart, she is very intelligent, and she's a wonderful child.
I am in the process of adopting a 10 year old boy from Kazakhstan. He will likely have similar issues.
One thing about older kids - they appreciate a family. My daughter knows how lucky she is. She writes me little notes all the time telling me how much she loves me and her grandmother [who lives with us].
I have become a big advocate for adoption of older kids. They come with their challenges, but they are wonderful. You just have to educate yourself on how to help them. I am actually writing a book about my daughter's adoption, and another one is planned about her first years here. I want people to know how great it is to adopt these kids.
I'd be happy to talk to you. Just PM me.
Take care and good luck!
Dee
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