Today, we took a tour of Eastern's facility in Pyeongtaek. This is the city where Lydia's birth mother lives. At Eastern, we saw Esther's Home, a home for unwed mothers. This is where Lydia's birth mother stayed during her pregnancy. They teach the birth mothers how to make homemade greeting cards, which they then sell to help support Esther's home.
Next door is Jacob's Home, a home for children whose parents could not take care of them, but the parents have not terminated their rights. So these children cannot be adopted and are in limbo. It is like an orphanage, except the children are not orphans. We got to play with the children. Several of the boys were very outgoing. One of the girls sat alone and did not interact with other children. We tried to get her to come out from the playhouse where she was sitting in the corner, but could not coax her out. It is sad that these children will not grow up in a family, but the people at Eastern are providing a safe and loving environment for them for now.
Looks like a fine Dad. Glad things are going smoothly on the adoption road in Korea. Lovely weather in store for your return to Dallas. Sorry we will be in Austin upon your return. Hope to see you all this summer.
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You think you will still want to meet people at the airport in Dallas? Or, do you think the flight, and her stress over making the transition we should wait for another opportunity?
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Yes, we are still up for meeting people at DFW. Katy's sister will be there. You are welcome to come. No guarantees on what condition we'll be in. . .
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Jim