My favorite adopting mother, yes I do have a favorite, will be travelling soon to meet her new son. This will be their third and final adoption in Eastern Europe (I think) . The family is very familiar with the adoption procedures in their son's country and respects the regulations or laws. In my opinion if others start abusing the laws like they did Russia, more doors will close to international adoption in Eastern Europe.
I think outside adoption is needed in Eastern Europe and applaud the parents who go into adoption PREPARED. Some go into adoption expecting others to pay for it and are clueless when it comes to raising a special needs child, especially parenting a child who has lived in an institution.
It really bothers me that mothers who have raised normal biological children are disappointed when their newly adopted, previously institutionalized ,special needs child takes longer to learn.
In all honesty if a normal baby is living in an institute and deprived of interaction or stimulating activities, the deprivation will eventually cause the child to be delayed with development. Once the child is adopted the child will catch up eventually although it may take longer than their peers.
It does my heart good knowing a little boy that's living in an institution will soon have a home. He's not a toddler he's an older child,. He is a child ,that would be overlooked by most wanting to adopt. He's being adopted by parents familiar with Down Syndrome. The family is very familiar with the medical and developmental needs of a child with Down Syndrome.
The parents considered their children's needs before pursuing another adoption. They didn't rush to adopt as many children as possible, thus turning their own home into a Groupa. They made sure all the child's needs were met including emotional needs, before bringing another child in. They allowed for the children to attach to the family. The new little boy will be getting a loving and awesome family.
I can't wait to read about how his life changed.....
