Thank you for sharing your life with the children in the orphanage and for sharing your very personal memoir with us. I am not able to have children but have always wanted to adopt internationally. Your book was definitely an eye opener not only to have fortunate we (Amercans’s) are but also to the suffering that these children endure. My best friend growing up was adopted from Korea where she was raised in an orphanage until 24 months and then brought to the U.S She would often share her albeit brief memories of foraging for food and attention as there were just too many children to care for. Thank you for your wonderful book and for taking the time to share and inspire others.

Thank you for all of your support and for reading my story. Also, thank you for your honesty about your trepidation to jump back into the adoption process. I understand completely–but I know you will follow your heart and do what is best for your family. And you are right, you will find the strength it takes to get through the agonizing process as well as deal with all of the obstacles that will arise when your child comes home. Keep me updated about what you decide to do! Best, Kay.

I just finished reading your book “Silent Tears”. As a mother of two, one biological son and one adopted from China 7 years ago, I am deeply moved by your devotion and heart for the orphans. You are a wonderful example of what a person can do when they give unselfishly. You have inspired me termendously. We have just started considering adopting a 6 -7 year old daughter from China in the last few months. I feel like God has placed this on our heart but in fear I can sometimes come up with reasons why we shouldn’t…we are too old, our son doesn’t want to do this, what if I can’t teach her (I homeschool my kids), on and on. I really think though that if this is from God, we should do it and he will give us the strength and wisdom to do it but it helps to read your book and be inspired to push through fear and the mounds of paperwork. Thank you for sharing your heart so honestly and lovingly!! I am going to recommend your book to many friends!! With appreciation, Pam Dean