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We ended our trip to Taiwan on a high note. We did not see very many children our second day at Cathwel, but we had productive conversations with staff and feel excited about our continuing partner ship there! As we were leaving we saw one of our sweet little matched kiddos out for a walk in the stroller. When we asked where she was going they said to get her passport photo taken, which just seems so full of hope and promise!

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan

Today we were at Cathwel, our third day seeing children and our first day at Cathwel for this trip. The children came into the room in a steady stream all day long. 

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan

Our first day of seeing children at ChungYi is in the books. It is always hard, at the end of the day, to decide what to write about in a blog post.

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan

I am the first of our team to arrive in Taiwan. Tired and feeling a bit bedraggled I landed around 5:30 AM. By the time I got to our Airbnb apartment it was close to 7. We all love staying in the apartment, but I quickly realized I was going to need to go out pretty quickly to get some water. So after a shower, some fresh clothes, and a call home I headed out!

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption

We do this. We fly to the other side of the world. And we are doing it again.

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan

So... our next trip to Taiwan is planned. The tickets are booked. Now it is time to ask you again for your generous donations!

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption

We love us some precious kiddos who are rocking an extra 21st chromosome! How could we not fall in love with these little faces?

Topics: Down Syndrome, Superkids

As of 9/26/19:

We are so happy to learn that Draydon has found his forever family! However, there are still many children like Draydon still waiting for their families. Please contact Mary.Chapman@Gladney.org to learn more about adopting from Taiwan.

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption

Last month we unveiled Part 1 of an intimate and exciting series that retells one family's recent adoption experiences. In this newsletter we share the next segment below. We would love to hear your thoughts and questions as you join along in this series. We look forward to next month's segment as well! Part 2 - Homeward Bound First night together. He is asleep. No tears whatsoever the entire day. Dinner was super easy. Bath time was a breeze. At bedtime he laid quietly on me for the half-hour it took him to fall asleep. I looked down at him and smiled, and he actually smiled back.

Topics: Superkids, China Adoption, Adoption Stories