Thursday, May 3, 2012
Where do I come from?
As children grow up every parent knows the question "Where did I come from?" is inevitable. For adopted children however, this question tends to be much deeper and at times more troubling. We have two Korean adoptees on our trip (Spencer Ankeny and Alexa Wilson). Today was a very special day for both of these individuals. While their adoptions have never been hidden from them (as if that would be possible), the opportunity to visit their respective adoption agencies and see other babies and foster mothers helps them to bring their personal histories full circle.... it helps to answer the question, "Where did I come from?" What a wonderfully blessed day for Spencer, Alexa, and all the students who got to share in this special moment with them.
To celebrate, we took them to the Hard Rock Cafe for dinner.... or at least the place where the Hard Rock used to be before they tore it down :( So as a back up, we headed to Outback Steakhouse.
Today's' photos are here: http://bwilson.cs.georgefox.edu/GEED365/May-3/album/
Good night everyone.
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Thanks for sharing this! I'm choking up reading your post -- Spencer is my nephew!
ReplyDeletePaula (Ankeny) Hampton