[Bachmas]

I must add my 2 cents, also as we are being affected by these new rules. We looked into beginning our paperchase for DH #2 last month. I contacted our agency and questioned them about income and asset requirements. We did not meet the $10K per family member, though our assets exceeded the $80K (due solely to an insurance settlement). We submitted a pre-approval request and were denied. I was not surprised but it sure did hurt when we were notified. DH and I had always felt that our children would be found in China, also. We fell in love with the people there. It felt as though our family roots grew in China. For a few days, I mourned our loss of our future Chinese daughter. I mourned the fact that our daughter would not have a sister that shared her ethnic history. And then I moved on. We looked into other countries and found ourselves being pulled toward Vietnam. The more I investigated VN culture, people and customs, the more I found myself drawn to their country. I now find myself excited and eager to experience a new country, a new dream. I had felt as though I had lost my future daughter, but then I came to realize that I hadn't lost her, I was looking in the wrong place. I hope and pray that each of you find your child, where ever they might be.