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Comment on Biblical Reading

2010-03-12T15:54:00Z

At least there is equality within the sexes for abuing Adoptees in Closed Adoption! Hugs Amy

Comment on Adoption agency alert out of Minnesota

2010-03-11T04:06:51Z

Its not a matter of stopping all adoptions. This is where you are sadly misinformed. Have you bothered to understand the adoptee perspective on this kind of situation? How many cases does it take to make you understand that adoption has become a corrupt entity. I am not saying all agencies. I do speak with a couple of industry folks. I know in my heart that they are not bad people. I even disagree with the philosophy of one of them. I know that he is a decent man.

With that being said, the folks that I deal with do strictly domestic adoptions. I happen to have the inside scoop on WASCN. I know this particular agency a little too personally. Did you know that they are not reporting their income to the IRS? They have not done so in numerous years. Did you know that there are reports of WACSN stealing children from their birthparents? Again it might be okay for you to accept some or even many stories to this nature. It is not okay by me. It is the adoptee that suffers in the long run.

I have a question for you, Dirk. Why didn't you adopt from the American Foster Care system? Is it the typical reason where you did not want your kids to find their birth parents? It is a matter of time before these children will become adults. They will have access to them quite easily with the internet growing exponentially each year. It is a shame that are defending an agency that continues to operate outside the laws of Minnesota and Tennessee. I hear they are operating out of another state.

It sounds like you want to encourage child stealing. You want to help children? Help the families of these children. Help them become self sufficient. Stop coming to blogs like mine to register your protest. I am not against adoption but I am against the illegal practices of agencies that deny children thus future adult adoptees access to their heritage, culture, and identity. Just a pet peeve of mine.

Comment on Adoption agency alert out of Minnesota

2010-03-10T19:47:11Z

My heart aches when I read comments by so many vicious, misinformed, vindictive people. It's difficult for me to understand why Americans are working so tirelessly to ensure that adoptions can't happen. Say what you want, the bottom line is, you have an agenda. Perhaps we all do. But, lets at least be clear about it. Who here is without fault? If you are, then by all means, throw the first rock. Oh wait, you already have! We have 7 kids, 4 of which we adopted from Liberia...yep...from WACSN. Does WACSN have problems? Sure. Does Acres of Hope have problems? Yep. Does Compassion International have problems. You bet. So we can either stand on the sidelines and throw our rocks and make our accusations (as true as some of them may be) OR...are you ready for this? We can actually make a difference in the lives of these suffering and hurting children, roll up our sleeves, and try being a part of the solution. That's just way too much work for most folks though. It's much easier to be critical, judgemental, and accusatory. That's the road most traveled, so I guess we shouldn't be surprised when that highway is jammed packed full of people. My advice...join the few who are choosing the road less traveled. Roll up your sleeves. Dare to get dirty. And make a difference for the sake of those who need it.

Comment on Strength Comes From Interesting Places

2010-03-07T15:09:02Z

Yea all in the midst of continual humiliation and betrayal. It is my faith that is keeping me strong. No woman should ever have to deal with what I am dealing with.

Comment on Strength Comes From Interesting Places

2010-03-06T02:15:53Z

Good to read your blog again. You are amazing Amy. My 2nd brother always changed the oil in our family cars and farm machinery so I never learned but wish I knew more of the general maintenance repairs. I find strength in centering my thoughts around educating myself continually and the more I research the more I learn. Take care. Glad you're finding your own understandings. ;-) karen in ks

Comment on I Am Woman by Helen Reddy

2010-03-04T09:32:35Z

LOVE THIS SONG! Has a whole new meaning when applied to adoption doesn't it? Thanks for posting this...

Comment on I'M LEGIT

2010-02-15T23:06:52Z

I miss you too. I will call soon I promise.

Comment on I'M LEGIT

2010-02-15T22:20:17Z

I miss you Amies :(

Comment on Why Birthmother terms should be Natural mothers or First Mothers?

2010-02-05T14:42:05Z

really nice posting.

Comment on Can you tell which one is Me?

2010-01-23T14:24:37Z

You in the front with the blue and white dress that touches the floor? One of the girls in the back looks a little like me, Hmm......