Kareen's adoptive parents are within a few weeks of receiving a date to travel and meet her!! So they will most likely meet her in May or June. Their paperwork has gone through and Kareen has been held for them. Thanks to all my friends who helped raise money for them!!
I want to share another story.
On March 17, 2011, the Davis family sat in a Russian courtroom and listened as the judge rejected their plea to adopt Kirill, an orphan with Down syndrome. "The judge said, “Your application to adopt is rejected.” The basis given was that Kirill was “not socially adaptable” due to his “medical condition” and he was better off in an institution than in a home with a family. As the judge read her ruling, she stated several times that we were a good family, that we met all the criteria to adopt a child, but that she would not approve our adoption because Kirill has Down syndrome. She told us that we could adopt another child, because legally our application had no problems according to Russian adoption law. She said she would approve our adoption for a “typical” child, but not this child. Why? The only reason? Because he has Down syndrome."
A blog friend is helping this family raise the extra funds needed to appeal this case with the supreme court in Moscow. Visit her blog to view how to help and to see the amazing prizes they are offering!
Thanks and Hugs!
2 comments:
You rock! I love what is happening in this connection of friends via the internet! Thanks to you and ALL your readers and friends for the donations and prayers....we hope everyone continues to follow our journey and that we get to her soon! we couldn't have done it without you all!
So sad, that this judge doesn't know that all children need love. It is sad that there are still people out there who think that people with a "challenge" need to spend their time in an institution. I am so thankful for the many things that I learn from my friend Lexie. She truly is one of GOD'S chosen, and I am so glad that I can be a small part of her life.
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