A Child Chosen

May 11th, 2008

Adoption Quote of the Week: Happy Mother’s Day

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.
- Oprah Winfrey sayings

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May 11th, 2008

Adoption Quote of the Week

Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family.  Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted.  ~Paul Pearshall

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May 10th, 2008

Your First Mother’s Day

I remember my first Mother’s Day very clearly. We had traveled back to Chicago from our home in Michigan because it was so shortly after our first visit to Russia. We were so excited to share video of AJ with our family and show them all of the pictures (an entire photo album) that we took of our trip to both St. Petersburg and Arkhangelsk.

We all met at my parent’s home for brunch and my parents recognized that this was, my first Mother’s Day, as I was finally becoming a Mother. They gave me a wooden mother and baby sculpture that my brother had sent from Thailand (I have a matching one of a husband and wife). Eric presented me with a gorgeous necklace and earring set that he had chosen on a recent trip to Paris. However, Eric’s mother did not even say Happy Mother’s Day to me and it hurt me deeply. Read More

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May 8th, 2008

Guatemalan Charged With Illegal Adoptions

The Associated Press is reporting that the sister of a Guatemalan congressman was charged Wednesday with running an illegal adoption ring from her home after police found nine children there. She claimed that she was watching them while their mother’s were at work but could not tell them where the mother’s worked.

To read more about the story from AP…click here.

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May 8th, 2008

Three Doors Down, an Introduction

This month the Lifestyles Channel is enjoying a new game called Three Doors Down. I get to introduce a blog three doors down from this one on the Lifestyles Channel blog roll. The blog that happens to be three doors down from A Child Chosen is the ever fabulous Babylune.

Eliza Ferree is a veteran blogger and one that I virtually met about a year ago. She writes not only at Babylune but also at Hilary Duff Watch, Tom Cruise Watch, TV Bender, TV on DVD Buzz, Reviewing Toys, Watching Gilmore Girls, The Life of a Home Mom, and several others.

Stop by any of the above sites (especially Babylune) and tell Eliza hello!

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May 8th, 2008

Birth Mother Interviews Scheduled in Guatemala

First, let me explain that much of this is speculation. However, Guatadopt.com does have the most up to date information on what is really going on in Guatemala. Please read their key points regarding PGN.

My “unofficial sources” (meaning list serves and other adoptive parents) are telling me that Birth Mother and Foster Mother interviews have already been scheduled and will be conducted according to entry date into PGN. Read More

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May 7th, 2008

It Really is Okay to Be in Therapy

On Saturday, Wendy Piersall challenged her readers to write a post in 5 minutes or less…and to inspire readers in that amount of time. So, today I will take that challenge. Right now it is 12: 25.

I begin this post by telling all of you that it is okay to be in therapy, that it is okay to tell everyone (including your critical Mother-in-Law) that you are in therapy, and it is okay to call your therapist when you need to. Read More

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May 6th, 2008

Guatemala Adoptions Halted?

I’m so disappointed this morning that I either want to crawl under my covers and hide or hop a plane and cradle him in my arms again. I know that neither can happen because real life has to go on but the bed sounds mighty good right now.

I do hope that this is simply media farce but I know that sometimes this can be all too real. Media tends to over examine events like this and make it into a mass hysteria event for ratings and page views. At this point our agency has not heard anything about a suspension and there are only two media reports so I don’t even know if this is real.  Please read this post with an objective mind and do some more research of your own before you “freak out”.We were told last week (via our representative in Guatemala who specifically went to PGN to confirm) that Guatemalan officials would not close or suspend adoptions because they wanted to proceed with adoptions plans. However, this morning, officials state that they want to suspend adoptions for at least a month to review paperwork of all pending adoptions. They are specifically looking for irregularities in paperwork. Read More

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May 6th, 2008

How To: Mother’s Day Crafts

Mother’s Day is this weekend…I know, can you believe it with this chilly Midwest weather? I’m still not wearing my sandals yet (and good thing because I have not had time to get a pedicure).

Whether your little ones want to make a Mother’s Day craft for Grandma, their Foster Moms, for you, or for their Birth Mothers, here are some fabulous craft ideas for them to let their creativity shine.

Pop-Up Bouquet Card

Painted Flower Pot 

Mother’s Day Book 

Kitchen Angel

Danielle’s Place (Variety of ideas like potholders, decorative soaps, etc)

Felted Recipe Box 

More difficult (older aged) crafts like pin cushions, make-up bags, etc.

Gift Ideas for ages 10-13 

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May 5th, 2008

Mother’s Day Matryoshkas

One of my favorite “Hot Trend” sites, Cool Mom Picks, has found a surprise for you and I hope its not too late for you all to order these fine little ladies for Mother’s Day.

First up and one from a shopping adventure on Sunday, an Anthropologie find.  Check out these Babushka Salt and Pepper Shakers and for $18 add them to your Matryoshka collection. Read More

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