To be or not to be adopted.

Lola

Adoptions is one of the most beautiful acts of unconditional love for me. Yesterday little Lola went to live with her new family. It is always such a miracle to experience the love between the new parents and child. We could see the joy in the eyes of Lola, finally she has someone she can call Mom or Dad. She felt secure and she felt loved. The once abandoned child, the child that no one wanted and were left on the streets to care for her self, have a new family. It is hard for us to see her go, she became part of our family and although we know this is the best for her, it is very hard for us to say good bye. Also for the children staying behind, she was a sister for them and now she has a new family. Aly cried the whole day, they were close to one another, playing together, we could see he is going to miss her. Quiteria wanted to know what is Lola going to eat, because her plate of food is waiting for her. She also wanted to know if they will ever see Lola again? Quiteria wanted to know if she was adopted will she see Rika and I again? She said she will not be able to live if she never sees us again, she rather not be adopted. We love each of these children so much, but we know how much each child longs to have there own mom and dad. The longer we spend with each child the more we realize nothing can be an substitute for a loving and caring family, to belong, to be secure. We miss you Lola, but we rejoice with you, we know you are loved.