I think you all know how much we look forward to reading your comments. Thoughts and words of encouragement from home mean a lot to us. The next few days we will be here in Changsha. It's getting a little boring, thank goodness we are in a very nice hotel. Don't forget that we are half a day ahead of you, as you are going to bed we are getting up. Even though things with Mia are going really good, there are those times of doubt and fear. The Lord has blessed me with strength through this. Mia has taken to Cindy and wants her to help, then comes Briley. She has only let me pick her up once, and in the morning really doesn't want anything to do with me. As the day goes on she will play with me some. I prayed that it would happen this way so it would be easier on Cindy. Mia most likely has never been around males, so I understand. I'll post more pics at the end of the days activities. I'm starting to go through soccer withdrawals. We love and miss everyone.
Steve
Mia Grace Yi
"Our little girl"
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Why Adopt From China
- Steve, Cindy, Briley and Mia
- At first glance, some of China's beliefs may seem quite different than those we hold in the western world. One example of this is the cultural preference for a male child. There are several reasons why Chinese families might prefer a boy over a girl. In rural provinces, a family's livelihood depends directly on the output of its family members. Because of this, a family with sons would be at a considerable advantage than one with daughters. Historically, it is also the son's honored responsibility to take care of his parents in their old age. A daughter, however, would be expected to care for her husband's parents rather than her own. In this regard, the Chinese believe that having a son is crucial to their livelihood, as well as a form of social security for the parents when they grow older. This situation is further complicated by China's One-Child Policy, which prohibits families from having more than one child. As a result of this policy, there are thousands of abandoned children throughout China, with the vast majority of them being healthy girls.
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We couldn't be more excited for y'all. We can't wait for y'all to come home so we can see Mia's awesome smile in person & y'all too.
Love to you all,
Kim, Mark, & Makenna
Molly & Peyton Lee
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crystal
-Kristin
Congratulations,
Becky McNabb McClary
:-) Have loads of fun!
Just be there for Mia. Lane and I were the only ones who held Zane (home from korea) for at least the first 6 weeks. It keeps the confusion down (though he was so much younger than Mia at the time). I am certain she will grow to be a daddy's girl!!! You all are so truly blessed! We can't wait to meet Mia.
God bless, Cindy (Lane and Zane) Bowers
God's blessings on you all,
Cheryl
"wait with HOPE!"
blessings, Cheryl