One of the things China does so well in adoption is their matching process. They take it very seriously, and they ask adopting parents to send a photo collage of you both doing things you enjoy. We sent in pictures of us playing music together, and they went into the matching room (there really is a matching room, which is so sweet) and set out to find us a kid who matched our interests. The report we received about her said that she loved music and would 'dance' while she sat in her chair. It seemed too convenient, and we wondered and how on earth could they take the time to find kids who really match their parents, but there just couldn't be a kid who is more suited to us than this little girl. So is it nature or nurture that makes her love the gamelan and groove to Van Morrison? Does she love her new tiny guitar because her baba wears his like an extension of his body, or would she have been in love with music no matter where she landed in the world? No answers, but all I know is that we are grateful every single day that we all wound up together.
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Rockon. Meant to be.
Yes, Sojo was only meant for Tara & Dale. It was true destiny and it so very obvious to all of us, that T & D are so wonderful at nuturing Sojo in a natural way for them. Proud of my daughter and son-in-law...so very proud indeed!
Gong Gong
Ditto to the rest of the gang. I always knew she was the one picked especially for you. I knew all those months of waiting would be well worth the wait. She is the perfect match for the family she is in and aren't we all especially blessed to be a part of her little life.
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