Thursday, June 5, 2008

A Twist in Our Adoption Plans

God has thrown a curve ball for us to adopt a healthy Thai toddler. All of the agencies that facilitate Thailand adoptions are either closed or require us to be infertile.

So, now it's time for plan B. We still want to adopt, but from where? We'd like a child that at least somewhat looks like us so here's a list of Asian countries:
  • China: takes about 28 months!
  • Vietnam: closed
  • South Korea: very costly
  • Kahzakstan: length of stay at the country is like 2 months!
  • Philippines: this is plan B
The full layout of plan B is to adopt first from the Philippines. Since my wife is Filippino, the process is quicker. After we have our Filipino toddler (boy), then we still start the process for China (girl) so that it doesn't seem like we are waiting forever. This will inspire me to learn some Cantonese. What a plan!

Just pray that there isn't a plan C. And, if there is a plan C, may we both trust in the Lord that He will ultimately provide.

Just think: father = Chinese American, mother = Filippina, son = Filippino, daughter = Chinese.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

South Korea is very costly? Since when? We adopted our son from there in 2004 and it was very affordable (Less than $20K), and quick--7 months from start to finish. If I could adopt from Korea again I would (I'm too old). We used the Barker Foundation. Awesome agency....just a thought.

elmo said...

Hang in with waiting, we're praying for you! China seems to be more promising since there should be more orphans from the recent earthquake? God will provide, hang in there!