How on earth does time get away from me like this? We've had some big changes in the Murphy household, all proving to be good. The girls and I are now having school alongside another family we know. In all there are 18 children being taught here during the day. It has given me a chance to work with a large group of children again (I do miss teaching), it has given the girls the gift of learning together with other children, and they are getting the benefit of having other adults teaching them (both my girls, and the other children there). Our day starts MUCH earlier than my days have likely ever started - but on the flip side, we are done MUCH earlier than we used to be and the girls have the whole rest of the day to play.
Big change - hard to get in the swing of things - blessing beyond what I ever imagined...
On the adoption front. The little boy I mentioned below has been paired with his new family. My heart hurt for a while, but I am rejoicing knowing he is with the family that was made for him. So for now I will just continue to pray for the children that are more difficult to find homes for, those children with chronic diseases that are manageable in the US but a death sentence in others...
With regard to the adoption agency we used... The investigation continues. They were able to have our BBB complaint (along with the other family's complaint) removed but that was only a drop in the bucket. The other groups we contacted have been in touch with us and things are starting to move. Please pray that sharing our stories, and pointing out the unethical behaviors of those in the adoption community will force our country and ALL of those countries who work with us to demand that agencies (and not just our agency, but ALL of those who deal with adoption) behave in the best interest of the children they serve and the families who are paying them - and not being concerned first and foremost with their pocketbook.
If you are a person who has a complaint about IAG/WPA or Jim Harding feel free to send me your information. I am happy to help you determine the best place(s) to send your complaints in order to maximize the power we have as a group coming together to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the children this agency has been trusted to care for.
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1 comments:
I think it says a lot about your heart that you were so wanting to bring home another child, after thinking that your #1 and #2 were, perhaps, the only ones meant for your family. Who knows what else might happen in the future!!
Ruth
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