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Adoption's Not for Sissies

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Momlogic's Jackie: When I flew across the world to see the daughter we're adopting, not only did I meet the most precious little girl, but I discovered so much more about myself.

When we were matched back in September with a 7-month-old baby in Taiwan, we had no idea that with red tape and court complications, we'd still be waiting almost eight months later. With no end in sight, I got on a plane to see firsthand, the little girl who will soon become our daughter. Here's my video diary of the trip that changed my life.


Part 1	Part 2	Part 3

To read more of Jackie's adoption experience, click here.

5 comments so far

Estefania on May 13, 2008 6:54 PM wrote:

That was really cute It made my day!

Ginger on May 13, 2008 8:34 PM wrote:

In 1974, at the age of 16 years old, I gave my baby boy up for a better life (for him).

I hope his mama loved him as much as I do.

Anonymous on May 13, 2008 9:59 PM wrote:

Ginger,
You’re courageous and did the most selfless thing a woman could. And I’m betting you completed a family.

jen on May 14, 2008 8:04 PM wrote:

My heart aches for you, I cried when I watched the last video. I’m so sorry you had to leave your baby, the pain I know you felt. She will be home soon.