Ok , a couple of weeks ago, Dad emailed the city finance guy just to see what the policy was on cashing out comp time and all that happy stuff. He emailed back, letting us know that they really dont have a policy, but that he wouldn't be able to grant the request because potentially it could open the floodgates for other people to request the same thing, and the fund just isn't set up for multiple requests. Not a problem there ..it was pretty much what we were expecting. What we didn't see coming though, was an offer from him to start a collection from city employees. Dad and I wanted to be sure that it would be made clear to everyone that if they were to do this, it would be for an orphanage donation, NOT adoption expenses, as those are already taken care of. Its pretty amazing how many people think this would be an awesome idea, and are keen to support it.
A lot of people upon finding out about you, have asked the question "How can you only take one child?" .... well, first its not like going shoe shopping ... they don't line these kids up for us to choose one... theres so much more to it than that, and be assured, if we could adopt a bunch of these kids, we would! What we've decided we can do though, is continue to support the children that are there. I think its important for you too, to see that we're not forgetting those kids. Its amazing how far money will go over there ... Sue was giving me some figures she got from the orphanage they got Peter from ... An average school principals salary is $46USD a year! $10USD will buy two school uniforms. Toothbrush and toothpaste $0.20USD. While the orphanage has a list of "needs" at any given time, donations of money are preferred, as then they can spend the money where its most needed at the time. Dad and I want to make this an ongoing thing, where we continue to donate to the orphanage ... after all, its thanks to them taking care of you for the last 2 years, that you're able to join our family.
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