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Conference moira::parenting_v3

Title:	Parenting
Notice:	READ 1.27 BEFORE WRITING
Moderator:	CSC32::DUBOIS

Created:	Wed May 30 1990
Last Modified:	Tue May 27 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1364
Total number of notes:	23848

141.0. "Romanian adoption completed" by WFOV12::MOKRAY () Mon Jul 16 1990 22:03

    I just wanted to tell everyone separately that the Romanian adoption
    process I began last Jan. 3 ended its first main part Friday the
    thirteenth of July when Daniela arrived at Logan.  
    
    Born 9/28/89, she slept through the car ride home, ate something,
    slept through the night til 3am, when I discovered that the reason
    for nightlights is so you can see how to change the diaper while
    half asleep, went back to sleep and has been blooming from there
    on.  She sleeps really well; is slowly learning how to play; woke
    up to give us both smiles Sunday morning; generally wakes up with
    a smile.  
    
    She's eating like a trucker but won't drink, since she was off a
    bottle at 4 months and we haven't found the magic formula yet for
    getting direct liquids into her, other than milk/formula/little
    bit of cereal.  
    
    She's discovering a world which includes sun, breezes, birds, trees,
    flowers, cats and soft things and lot of color.  Given that a week
    ago she was in the orphanage, people are saying that she's come
    on awfully well.  She's got her Romanian passport and has been admitted
    to the US -- and can even be employed.  
    
    Anyone interested in learning more about how to do a Romanian adoption,
    feel free to send a mail message to WFOOFF::Mokray.  If you read
    some of the previous notes on this, you know that is at present
    a nightmare of the most extreme order; the laws are changing; it
    will be possible, I'm convinced, and am committed to working with
    some people to make it something less than the true Balkan adventure
    in hell that we had.  If we can make it straightforward, that'd
    be a major step forward.  Anyhow, now the long process begins. 
    
    Thank you to everyone for their support, to those who contributed
    toys and clothes that I took to the orphanage (all got there). 
    Further donations of any kind gladly accepted, as I'm still collecting
    and have made a permanent commitment to help those children in
    whatever way I can.  Thank you, thank you.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
141.1	Congrats	MAJORS::MANDALINCI		`Tue Jul 17 1990 07:25`	17
	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! I am absolutely thrilled that your little Daniela is with you now. It must be such a thrilling time. We look forward to seeing many notes from you about what a happy 10 month old should be doing next!!! Is there any way you can give us the address of the orphanage to mail things directly? I'm asking because I'm based in England now, and if they are able to accept packages (what are the government regulations??) I'd certainly mail some clothes and toys to them. Can they even accept monetary contributions? (I'd feel better sending goods that I know will be used by the children.) If I can't mail directly to them, I'll hang onto everything and we can maybe connect up in time for a Christmas shipment. Again, many congratulations!! Andrea
141.2	I'm soooo happy!!	WFOV12::BRODOWSKI		`Tue Jul 17 1990 12:37`	10
	Joan, I'm so thrilled for all of you!!!!! You now will be able to experience all the joys that your little Daniela will give to you. I don't know what else to say except that I'm so happy for you. You've been through a lot and now it's time to enjoy. If you ever get a chance to bring her into work, please let me know. I would love to meet her. Wishing you all the best. Denise
141.3		WEREOK::MACINTYRE		`Tue Jul 17 1990 13:04`	7
	.... and Friday the 13th is supposed to be an unlucky day!!!! You certainly proved that wrong! CONGRATULATIONS to all of you - enjoy your little girl! Cathy
141.4	That's GREAT!	SCAACT::RESENDE	Just an obsolete child	`Tue Jul 17 1990 23:37`	5
	Congratulations! Now that you have little Daniella, I'm sure that you'd be the first to say it was all worth it! I'm really happy for you, and for your little one too! Steve
141.5		LARVAE::WATSON_C	The honesty's too much!!	`Wed Jul 18 1990 05:38`	13
	Best wishes to you all as a family, and a special hug to you for all the courageous effort you put in!! I hope everything goes well for you all!! You've inspired me so much with your courage and determination, I'd like to say a big THANK YOU for bringing this to my attention, and probably to lots of others too!! You're great!! Chris :-)
141.6	Dreams come true!	BRAT::SCHUBERT		`Wed Jul 18 1990 11:26`	13
	Joan, after talking to you the week before Daniela came home, I knew your spirits were low, but now after reading your note, I understand that DREAMS CAN COME TRUE!!! I know physically and emotionally this has been trying for you and your S.O., but well worth being the great parents to Daniela. I'm still getting a bandwagon of different cloths/toys/shoes together for you to ship over. Will call you within next two weeks. Your a courageous person and I admire you for that. Will get in touch with you soon. Congradulations Joan!!!!!!!
141.7	more good wishes	SHIRE::DETOTH		`Fri Jul 20 1990 11:57`	10
	Just wanted to add my congratulations and sincerest wishes for much happiness, fun and love in the years to come. I wish it were possible for "single parents" to adopt here in Europe, yours is an example I'd like to follow, and I know my daughter would dearly love - for better or for worse - to have a brother or sister. Again, good luck and very, very best wishes for a happy life together Diana