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A Child Chosen - Perspectives of an Adoptive Parent

July 24th, 2008

Stolen Baby Found; Guatemalan Adoption Search Works

Adoption officials in Guatemala stated Wednesday that a baby has been returned to her biological mother after apparently being stolen and entered into the adoption system.
As most of you know, the Guatemalan adoption system has been under scrutiny for some time because of it’s practices. There are rumors of baby stealing and baby buying, making […]

By Marcie -- 2 comments

July 2nd, 2008

An Interview with a Birth Mother

I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time.
Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown in “Peanuts”
There are days in our lives where we awaken delighted in what we are doing and there are days we awaken dreading what the sunshine will bring us. Most days we have control over the […]

By Marcie -- 2 comments

June 17th, 2008

Guatemala Adoption Reform Information

Like the Frequently Asked Questions, the Department of State has also released reform information.
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By Marcie -- 0 comments

June 17th, 2008

Guatemala Adoption Frequently Asked Questions

The Department of State has released responses to the most frequently asked questions (and most current). For answers to questions about birth mother interviews and new regulations please visit the Department of State FAQ’s.
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May 31st, 2008

Positive Birth Mother Interviews

I have waited to post anything about the birth mother interviews in Guatemala because it is so hard for me to write about…so hard for me to think that Gus’s birth mother has to go back, yet again, and explain her situation to people who don’t know anything about her and her life.
Tags: Adoption, adoptive […]

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May 13th, 2008

The Name? Oh, That…

Hmmm…
I believe that it was in January that I stated I would tell you all The Bebe’s name once we were out of Family Court and had the DNA results. It looks like it is finally that time. And, to be honest, all I want to do right now is breathe a sigh of relief, […]

By Marcie -- 4 comments

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