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To: sweetliberty; Motherbear
I'll bet you have enough love to make a dozen adoptive kids happy, however...

It's like I have this voice whispering in one ear, "why not? You always wanted more children."

Adoption is a huge deal. Your life, your daughter's life, and the life (or lives) of your adoptive child will irrevocably change, because you want more children. Are you willing to effect those lives to fulfill a personal desire?

I know there are a number of homeschool pinglists out there, I'm not sure who is in charge of what. IIRC, Motherbear is the mother of two adopted children. Prayers to you, whatever you decide.

5 posted on 05/29/2006 1:31:37 PM PDT by grellis (will do dishes for tagline)
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To: grellis

I know that adoption is a huge deal, that is why I have no intention of entering into it lightly, if I choose to go through with it. My daughter is 27 now and I have an 8 year old grandson. Daughter thinks it's a great idea. I wouldn't dream of taking such a step without discussing it with those whose lives would be impacted by my decision.

My dad, on the other hand, thinks I'm nuts, but childrearing was never his strong suit anyway. As long as I don't adopt a black child, he will be supportive. My dad still holds significant prejudices and while I don't hold the same views, I do respect my father. He is much better than he used to be, but nowhere near the point of accepting a black, or racially mixed, child into the family.


7 posted on 05/29/2006 1:57:39 PM PDT by sweetliberty (Stupidity should make you sterile.)
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