As we prepare to bring our child home we are required to do educational courses about adoption. Some of these have been a very good reality check for us, and some tell of the heart breaking trials that orphans and abandon children often go through. As I was reading one course on orphanages and institutionalized children I came across this paragraph that made me so happy...
"IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A "GOOD ORPHANAGE"?
In Ethiopia, orphanage children performed as well as family children [children living in a home with a family] in various behavioral and psychological testing, especially those who entered the orphanage early. Superior social interactions with peers have been seen among orphans from Ethiopia and Romania. Indeed, in many countries, orphanages may appear attractive to desperately poor families."
From THE HANDBOOK OF INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION MEDICINE by Laurie C. Miller. © 2004 by Oxford University Press, Inc.
We know that the Ethiopian people highly value children and are very loving people. The orphanage that our little boy will come from, Hannah's Hope, is so wonderful and we have heard nothing but great things about it and the people who work there. We feel so blessed to be adopting from a great country and a wonderful orphanage whose people try with all they have to keep these children safe, healthy, and loved. We know that this does not guarantee that our child will not have suffered, but it does give us hope.
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Wow, I am so glad you posted on my blog because now I see you:) Awesome and yes you will love Hannahs Hope and will even be sad to leave there with your baby. Its a sureal feeling. Cant wait to hear more about your process. Gods peace to you friend!
Those classes are really great to prepare you for things that our children might have been through. At the same time, they are absolutely heartbreaking. Hope your last home study visit goes well today!
Amy
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