Lifetime Movie

From the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Newsletter 25 Feb 09:

Lifetime Television to Air Powerful New Movie

Tune in to Lifetime Television on Saturday, February 28th, at 9pm ET/PT, for the premiere of the powerful new Lifetime Original Movie, America, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award-winner Rosie O'Donnell. Lifetime's web site will share the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's toll-free phone number and web site for viewers who want to help or are considering foster care adoption.

Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name, the film takes viewers on the emotional journey of seventeen-year-old America as he navigates the United States foster care system. O'Donnell leads the cast as a therapist who gives America the support to deal with his troubled past and find the courage to survive against all odds. Newcomer Philip Johnson makes his acting debut in the title role alongside Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress Ruby Dee. Additional air dates are March 1 and March 3. Check your local television program listings for details.

A little story

I was told an inspiring little story lately that I wasnted to share with all of you...

"We had a training last month and this guy came to talk about a variety of things. He told us about his AA daughter. I gathered that they unintentionally adopted her, but were thrilled with their decision. (Sometimes children fall into our laps when we least expect it.) Anyway, he was telling a story about when they had gone to a baseball game and his daughter had to go to the bathroom. She took off, running, to the restroom and he followed her. This AA guy stepped out and stopped him and asked why he was chasing that girl. He said that she was his daughter. The other guy thought about it for a minute and said "But she doesn't look anything like you." He said "You're right, she looks just like her mother." Then he explained that she was adopted and the other guy squinched up his face in a confused look and said "Why would you do that?" The first guy said *** "Well, why not? You didn't, so I did."*** I just thought that was great. Our DS bio family thinks we are totally nuts and racist for wanting to adopt him. But why? No one is standing in line saying "I want that child." so why not us? It's definitely something to ponder and it's a personal choice we each have to make."

Fostering Love

Discovery Health has a new show starting tomorrow night. Its called Fostering Love.

Feb 18, 8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Fostering Love is the story of two California parents who have opened their home and their hearts to kids who desperately need both. We'll meet Jim & Mark, a couple who has an unusual, ever-growing family, made up of 3 kids and a barnyard full of animals.

Actress Nia Valardos adopts from foster care

This is a neat story, one with a happy ending.. those are nice to see - being that they are published few and far between.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nia-vardalos/the-list_b_161241.html

Sorry it has been a while since I have posted anything. Not to much has been going on for us. We received the confirmation, certified mail, this weekend that they have received our request for an appeal. The letter stated that a court date will be assigned and when it is assigned we will be notified. Fingers are still crossed that the date will not be to far out. I'll let you know when we hear something.