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I do try to stay out of these converstations now...
for the most part. I have strong feelings on them, since I do have an AA son. I think one thing I do have to say is something that REALLY really bothers me (really). Many people use the idea that they live in a non-diverse area as a reason for not adopting an AA baby. Here's the thing...Diversity doesn't just happen. PEOPLE make it happen. Someone has to get the ball going. Be the strong one, step to the plate. Make your child a leader, not just a person in the crowd. It can be done, and the fact that no one else in your area is AA or adopting minorities doesn't mean it isn't the right thing. Maybe they are all just waiting for someone else to do it first too. Our neighbors across the street have to beautiful CC boys that are adopted they said that when they adopted if there had been another AA baby that they knew so closely (like on the street...lol) they would have been open to an AA child/infant. If that is really all that is holding you back, be the change you say you want to see in the world.
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Our journey... http://callahancrew.blogspot.com/
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. ~Dr. Seuss
10-11/07 - We complete home study visits, requirements, and paperwork!
12/17/07 - Our home study is approved by the agency director.
01/27/08 - We get a  for a baby boy who is less than 24 hours old! We submit and get the call 1 hour later that we should get on a  !
01/28/08 - Tyler is in our arms! He is less that 48 hours old 
01/31/08 - We go to Court, consents are signed and he's OURS!
02/07/08 - Back home in MA with Ty!
04/03/08 - 1st post placement visit.
05/25/08 - 2nd post placement visit.
07/08 - Final Visit and submit paperwork for finalization! Can't wait!
08/08 - I might be researching our next adoption already Will it be  or  ...stay tuned...
 
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