Thursday
Mar272008
PSA
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 2:50PM | Mr Lady
First: if you have a second, go say a great big WOO HOO to Jen, who finally, after god knows how long waiting, gets to go to Vietnam to bring home her gorgeous son Morgan.
Second: Anyone who has read this little blog for any length of time knows that I have a few close friends, practically family, caught up in the nightmare that is International Adoption. We won't even get into my friend Russel's ongoing fight with Guatemala. If you know thing one about adoption, you know about Casa Quivera. He's dead smack in the middle of that crap.
We will however talk about my bestie-might-as-well-be-sister N, the kid's Auntie N, who has been trying for, um, YEARS to get a baby home. China's all sorts of messed up, and they switched to Vietnam. Guess what? They have a baby girl there. She's got a name and pictures of her momma and daddy and grandma and grandpa and they are all set to bring her home except that the US has totally screwed this up for everyone right now. Jen, linked up there, is just barely on the other side of that nonsense.
Imagine being in your last trimester of pregnancy for, oh, a year or so. Imagine your baby sitting in an orphanage a few thousand miles from you and you not being able to go get her because of PAPERWORK. Paperwork that YOUR country has fuddled up.
These parents are sitting with nurseries ready, with more diapers than they'll ever use, cribs full of stuffies and hearts full of love, just stuck waiting. It sucks. It REALLY sucks in ways I cannot even describe. My baby spent one night in the NICU and I almost lost my mind. I can't begin to imagine what these parents go through every stinking day.
So, I am going to ask as many of you who are willing to click this link to sign a petition that basically says, 'Um, get off your duff here and get these babies home to their parents already'. It takes all of one minute, and won't cost you a dime (they do ask for a donation after you sign, but you can TOTALLY ignore that if you choose.) This is the link to the webpage of the organization behind the petition, Bring Our Children Home.
Basically, the goal here is to bring enough attention to this issue to make someone look into it. And I would really like to meet my niece already. Thanks, kids. We totally appreciate it.
Second: Anyone who has read this little blog for any length of time knows that I have a few close friends, practically family, caught up in the nightmare that is International Adoption. We won't even get into my friend Russel's ongoing fight with Guatemala. If you know thing one about adoption, you know about Casa Quivera. He's dead smack in the middle of that crap.
We will however talk about my bestie-might-as-well-be-sister N, the kid's Auntie N, who has been trying for, um, YEARS to get a baby home. China's all sorts of messed up, and they switched to Vietnam. Guess what? They have a baby girl there. She's got a name and pictures of her momma and daddy and grandma and grandpa and they are all set to bring her home except that the US has totally screwed this up for everyone right now. Jen, linked up there, is just barely on the other side of that nonsense.
Imagine being in your last trimester of pregnancy for, oh, a year or so. Imagine your baby sitting in an orphanage a few thousand miles from you and you not being able to go get her because of PAPERWORK. Paperwork that YOUR country has fuddled up.
These parents are sitting with nurseries ready, with more diapers than they'll ever use, cribs full of stuffies and hearts full of love, just stuck waiting. It sucks. It REALLY sucks in ways I cannot even describe. My baby spent one night in the NICU and I almost lost my mind. I can't begin to imagine what these parents go through every stinking day.
So, I am going to ask as many of you who are willing to click this link to sign a petition that basically says, 'Um, get off your duff here and get these babies home to their parents already'. It takes all of one minute, and won't cost you a dime (they do ask for a donation after you sign, but you can TOTALLY ignore that if you choose.) This is the link to the webpage of the organization behind the petition, Bring Our Children Home.
Basically, the goal here is to bring enough attention to this issue to make someone look into it. And I would really like to meet my niece already. Thanks, kids. We totally appreciate it.
Reader Comments (28)
I have friends who have had problems with this too. It is a nightmare. Thanks for the link.
Molly's last blog post..http://notinfrontofthechildren.blogspot.com/2008/03/stop-insanity.html' rel="nofollow">Stop the Insanity
I have dutifully clicked. Best wishes to your friends. My sister just finished a fairly problem-free domestic adoption, but my hearts are with those who hit all that damn red tape.
Karen C.'s last blog post..http://lyricsofmylife.blogspot.com/2008/03/great-read.html' rel="nofollow">A Great Read
Oh, that makes me SO MAD!
I signed.
daysgoby's last blog post..http://jessalogic.blogspot.com/2008/03/we-bloody-well-did-it.html' rel="nofollow">we bloody well did it
Oh... I can't even imagine. I am off to do some cliking. :)
ohmommy's last blog post..http://www.classychaos.com/2008/03/this-blog-is-being-high-jacked.html' rel="nofollow">This blog is being HIGH JACKED!!!
Heartbreaking. Loving people wanting to be parents to children who happen to need a couple of those really should be simple (after some basic fact checking, of course). If/when I do go through this, I hope it's less intimidating and heartbreaking.
Maggie's last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaggiesMind/~3/258836421/thursday-thirteen-32708.html' rel="nofollow">Thursday Thirteen 3/27/08
Ugh, that makes me so angry. I will definitely go and sign tonight from home.
i'm clicking.
i can't even imagine ...
the planet of janet's last blog post..http://fromtheplanetofjanet.blogspot.com/2008/03/yes-regis-this-is-my-final-answer.html' rel="nofollow">Yes, Regis, this IS my final answer ...
Yeah, I'd say that sucks. I've got a friend right now waiting to adopt from China. 2 years now. Thousands of dollars and nothing to show for it. I'll do your petition.
Hell yes.
Clicked and added my name to the petition. Happy to help and hope your friends have happy endings. Please keep us posted.
Diane's last blog post..http://onemomsopinion.blogspot.com/2008/03/colorado-avalanche-tickets.html' rel="nofollow">Colorado Avalanche tickets
Anything for you love.
Ree's last blog post..http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hotfessional/KKFw/~3/259060491/' rel="nofollow">Calm and Serene
I'm so sorry for your friends. i'll def. sign.
Sara's last blog post..http://shestonguetied.org/?p=14' rel="nofollow">Baby Shower
Truly saddening. What gives?
B's last blog post..http://randomactsofmotherhood.blogspot.com/2008/03/this-little-fine-of-mine.html' rel="nofollow">This little fine of mine...
I'm all over it! Visited Jen--what a story!
laskigal's last blog post..http://laskigal.blogspot.com/2008/03/thursday-thirteen-moderation-and-moving.html' rel="nofollow">Thursday Thirteen: A Lazy Chick's "Diet"
Clicking and signing now. It needs to be fixed.
Veronica's last blog post..http://somedaywewillsleep.com/?p=555' rel="nofollow">Dear Libido,
Signed with hopes it makes a difference.
Penelope Anne aka The Mama Bear's last blog post..http://cafeendofuniverse.blogspot.com/2008/03/miss-this-and-life-goes-on.html' rel="nofollow">Miss This, And Life Goes On
I can't imagine the turmoil of waiting that they go through! I'm going over to check out the links now!!
Sadie's last blog post..http://findingperfect.com/?p=408' rel="nofollow">Help me Help THEM!!
Signed - many thoughts and prayers.
Darla's last blog post..http://dmmos.blogspot.com/2008/03/from-spiderman-to-green-goblin.html' rel="nofollow">From Spiderman to the Green Goblin
Infuritating and saddening! I clicked! Bring Mr. Lady's niece home!!!!
Kay's last blog post..http://specialk513.blogspot.com/2008/03/quickie-while-hes-napping.html' rel="nofollow">Quickie while he's napping.
You are my hero. How did adoption get so lucky to have an advocate as hot as you?
But seriously, my heart is just breaking for your family, and their wait. Adoption is such a miracle, but the most emotionally difficult thing I ever went through.
kelly's last blog post..http://ordinaryartblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/personal-transformation-or-something.html' rel="nofollow">Personal Transformation, Or Something Like That.
Ooo! I am so there! I'm going over to "sign" it right now.
Thanks for bringing light to this craziness! :)
Kathryn's last blog post..http://fritterfarmers.blogspot.com/2008/03/spring-is-that-you.html' rel="nofollow">Spring, Is That You?
Hey Mr. Lady--thanks so much for the shout out and for posting the petition link to your blog. I hope that it helps N and many others to bring their babies home!!!
Came over from Color Me Complicated. I like your blog! Our friends just finally got their fabulous baby from Guatemala. She's not so much a baby anymore, but they are so happy!
baseballmom's last blog post..http://baseballmom.typepad.com/baseball_mom/2008/03/huh.html' rel="nofollow">hUh?
I'm gonna go do some clicking...
Tootsie Farklepants's last blog post..http://vintagethirty.blogspot.com/2008/03/tootsie-talks-some-people-listen_28.html' rel="nofollow">Tootsie Talks ~ Some People Listen
Love this site! Especiall the title. You're an inspiration to parents everywhere.
http://stuffwhiteparentslike.com
Clicked and signed - check. So sad about the whole thing... even more sad after your very real description.
As a hopeful Someday-I'll-Adopt woman, 'll gladly sign ... and come back for more.
Jamie's last blog post..http://choosingmyown.blogspot.com/2008/03/after-easter-clean-up.html' rel="nofollow">After Easter Clean-Up
Babies should not have to wade through red tape to be loved. I signed.
BusyDad's last blog post..http://www.busydadblog.com/entries/dont-make-me-get-circular-up-in-here.html' rel="nofollow">Don't Make Me Get Circular Up In Here
I signed as well. I hope they get their baby home soon.
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