Most orphans in China live in a SWI or Social Welfare Institution. We are very happy that Olivia is in foster care (thanks to a wonderful family who pays for her care each month!).
When the time draws close for the parents to travel to get their child many orphanages require the children to be taken from their foster home and sent to live the remaining days or even weeks in the orphanage for transitioning. I'm not sure why this is done. I imagine they are trying get the child used to being away from their foster mother. Yes, I know this thinking is detremental to the child. It's very traumatic.
I asked our agency to request that Olivia be left with her foster mother until I receive her. They said they would ask but doubted the request would be granted. I really felt strongly about this. Olivia has already had 2 disruptions and didn't need another one. It's going to be difficult enough as it is. I asked God to please allow her to stay with her foster family.
Today I received this email from our agency. It was the answer from the staff in China:
I talked with the orphanage and told them not to remove the child back to the orphanage. They promised that they will give the child to the adoptive parents directly from the foster family on the placement day. Please let the family rest their hearts.
I've heard that the director of the Qinzhou SWI is a kind man who really cares about the children. This just proves that it is true.
2 comments:
Your Olivia is just gorgeous. This is such a wonderful answer to prayer. We have seen many answered prayers concerning how our daughter's transition went, and I pray Olivia's transition will be smooth and that God is preparing her right this very moment for your family.
Congratulations!!!
That is GREAT news. When will you be travelling?
Kim
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