[Hudson]

So many times we have been told..."Oh your daughter is so lucky that you adopted her". NO we are the lucky ones!!!!! When we received the referral info on our son (19 mo when came home) it indicated that he had a 10year old sister also in an orphanage. After a lot of soul searching, reseach, reading and talking to people we dediced to meet her on our first trip. One look and we both melted. There was no way we could not come back for both of them. It was the best decision of our lives.

The first few months were very rough, no denying that. But you just have to do your homework and be prepared for everything and know that the adjustment period will end. We did have some minor issues with her but we expected too. She needed to learn what it was like to live in a home with a family verse an institution. Of course there will be issues. But it was nothing scary or out of control. The language was very difficult but there are so many resources to help you through that. Now all we are dealing with are the typical 12 year old everyday things.

Fast forward 16 months and the adjustment period will be a blur. She is just the most beautiful, happy, sweet caring little girl. She did great in school last year and is loving life at camp everyday with her friends. We are so very fortunate.

I agree with above poster, it is not for the faint of heart.....but it is SO WORTH IT!!!!