Open Hearts and Homes
It is with open hearts that we enter into this month of February, acutely aware of the large and ever-present number of children around the world who need our love. Although the past year has shown its economic difficulties, we push forward with new hope in 2009. This year, more than ever, we call for all those whose hearts are open to adoption. Whether through providing an adoptive home for a child, volunteer efforts, or making charitable contributions, we encourage everyone to come alongside us.
In this issue, you’ll read about three families who have adopted a second child through AAI. As with children, no two adoption experiences are alike, and these families talk about how they handled the surprises. Today, each of these families has a sibling for their—at one time—only child, and both parents and children are grateful to have been able to expand their loving families.
Also in this issue, you’ll meet our newest staff member and Chief Development Officer, Mike Carroll. Mike knew his professional life was being led toward adoption after he and his wife adopted from China last June. Find out all about Mike, his goals with AAI, and about the events he is planning to launch in 2009. With quite a variety of new and exciting events planned for this year, be sure to take a look at what interests you!
For anyone looking to support AAI’s mission through child sponsorship or by becoming an adoptive family, you’ll find all the necessary details in this issue. You can also learn how to incorporate support for AAI into daily life, whether by becoming a Facebook fan or choosing AAI as a designated cause when shopping or searching online.
May 2009 bring you great health and happiness, and may this month of February bring love to surround your heart and home.
Best Wishes,
