Comments on: The Turning Point – Adoption Journal Part 5

By: Yetta

Yetta — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:43:01 +0000

Thanks, Allison. I don’t seem to have any spam but I had the filter set so high that her email went to junk mail folder but was able to get in touch. A different lady also contacted me previously who adopted my son’s buddy. When I was visiting my son they kept talking about how he seemed to understand that adoption meant going to live with your mom/dad because he had a close friend get adopted. She actually had pics of the two playing together! Such a small world. Look forward to reading another installment.

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:38:23 +0000

Yetta,
Hopefully you wont get any spam and you guys will connect. Let me know if I can help. Thanks for your kind comments. Time to get another installment up. Bless you and your babies!

By: Yetta

Yetta — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:41:46 +0000

Kris,

Thanks for writing. I can’t figure out how to contact you so I’m posting my rarely used email here for you: yetta_iola@hotmail.com. I figure if I get slammed with a lot of junk mail by posting it; I’m Ok with that as I only check it once a month or so, but I’ll keep an eye out for your email. I met another lady who adopted from here and she had pics of my son with her’s which was great to see.

Allison, I come to your site often and look at all the pictures. Really brings back the memories.

By: kris

kris — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:23:47 +0000

Dear Yetta,

I am sure our sons spent time together. We adopted our little guy from same orphanage in August 2009. He is 3, turning 4. Please feel free to contact me…I have some pics, and also a publication featuring the lovely orphanage director. Kris

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:13:05 +0000

That is so cool! God Bless you for adopting!

By: Yetta

Yetta — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:45:10 +0000

I just brought my guy home from this orphanage in December. He is 4. Great to see the pics! I didn’t get to take any except of the out building. He recognized the director.

Yetta

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:20:39 +0000

Mayme,
Yes, they would not let us look around at the orphanage except for the room Luke was in which had 9 babies. Yes, the Russian govt wants Russians to adopt and they motivate them to with various benefits. Only children allowed to be adopted outside of Russia are those with some kind of disability. Luke’s was the crossed eye. And yes, the potty training like that is typical in almost all orphanages in many countries. The workers dont have time to deal with diapers for years. What a deal! Have a great time!!!

By: Mayme

Mayme — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:07:07 +0000

Hey Allison I am in Russia right now. We went to a orphanage today. 60 children age 0-4. 30% of the children have disabilities the most common disability was Downs Syndrom and CP. 6 to one ratio of children to care giver. It was clean facility. We did not see a lot of children due to nap time and the Russia goverment is not going to let up wander around. It is my understanding that the Russian goverment wants these children to b e adopted by Russians and it is a big push in their goverment. You were lucky to get your gift Luke. On a side note my host mom just lectured me on how all Russian babies are potty trained by two. And at age 1 including boys they were no diapers and wear underwear. The look on my face was amazement. I am sure she thought I was some weak loving American who would let her child be in diapers till 3. The HORROR

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:56:01 +0000

OK, I am sitting here crying and hoping it will not be too long before the next installment! You got me hooked, girlfriend! Nothing like “real life” for true drama, eh?