Welcome friends, readers or anyone else who stumbled upon here!
Thank you for visiting my site. I am a believer, a mother, a professional, an author, and an advocate for children.
After living in China for almost five years, I published my memoir, Silent Tears; A Journey of Hope In A Chinese Orphanage. The interest in my story makes it possible for me to continue my passion to make a difference in the lives of children in the orphanages of China.
Please visit my blog where interspersed with splashes of my sassy posts, I strive to bring the adoption community together with links to news articles, special interest stories and updates on the children in my book. Visit me on Facebook or write me an email. I love to hear your comments or share in your life experiences!
A New Project and Plea from Kay Bratt
Mei Mei Club “Sisters Helping Sisters” Many of you have asked me if and when I will return to be reunited with Xiao Gou. That has been a constant dream of mine since leaving China. To even think of seeing her again brings a lump to my throat. That is why I am starting the Mei [...]
Who Is Xiao Gou?
“Wo yao xizao, Ti Ti. Wo yao xizao Ti Ti.” (I want a bath, Ti Ti, I want a bath, Ti Ti.) Such simple words, but yet when they ring in my ears as they often do these days, my heart is seized with sadness and regret. I have many memories of Xiao Gou and [...]
A Soldier, A Gypsy and Rosebud Pajamas
After a harrowing ride from the quiet (civilized) community I live, through nightmare traffic (uncivilized) and kamikaze drivers trying to bully me out of their way, we finally arrived at the Atlanta airport. My daughter and I searched and searched for a parking spot but one that would fit my over-sized tank was not to [...]
Kay Bratt and Fly Away Home Clothing Giveaway!
Fly Away Home Boutique has probably got the most adorable China inspired line of clothes I’ve ever seen and the amazing part of it has to be the fact it is completely organized, orchestrated and fulfilled by one tenacious mom! This mom has turned to her life-long love of sewing to alleviate the financial part [...]
