Blog Entries on Relationships

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Deciding to Adopt a Child with Special Needs

In that providential moment God spoke to me and my husband; we knew we had our answer. He was calling us to adopt a child with HIV.

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Uncovering a Hidden Need in China

One Expat Family’s Adoption Story

Like many others who have heard about Chinese adoption, we thought the orphanages would be teeming with unwanted baby girls.

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

After having been the only child for many years, my parents finally brought home a tiny bundle—my very own baby sibling. While many would celebrate the arrival of another member to the family, that special day was instead laced with disappointment for my father. I found out much later that my mother went into labor before my father got to the hospital. When he finally arrived, he took a look at the baby, uttered in dismay, “Another girl,” and walked off.

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Celebrating Mothers—in China

Mothers are celebrated on many different days around the world. In every month of the year, except January and September, Mother’s Day—or Mothering Sunday in the UK—is celebrated in some country somewhere in the world. In many countries, including China, mothers are celebrated on the second Sunday of May.

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Domestic Abuse is Coming Your Way

Are You Ready?

My first glimpse into the world of domestic abuse China-side came in 2005.

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Caring for Elderly Parents in China

Through the Eyes of an American

"Faithful love in action" as Chinese adult children care for their aging parents.

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Why Divorce Is on the Rise in China

According to The Economist, China is "among the cheapest and easiest places to get a divorce." What are the factors behind China's increasing divorce rate?

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At Home in This World

A China Adoption Story

At Home in This World . . . a China Adoption Story by Jean Macleod. 

Reviewed by Mark Wickersham

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Three Names of Me

A Book Review

Three Names of Me by Mary Cummings.

Reviewed by Mark Wickersham. 

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Be A Better Dad Today

A Book Review

Be a Better Dad Today: Ten Tools Every Father Needs by Gregory Slayton.

Reviewed by Barney.