As I talk to people about Penelope's story, there is a common response from everyone when I tell them that she was found in a public place when she was 7 months old. I had the same reaction when I read those words on her file for the first time. How could someone set their baby down on the ground, and then just walk away? What kind of parent would do that? It made me feel desperately sad, but after having learned so much about China through this process, I now feel very differently.
In America we have safe places and options for parents who feel like they can't care for their child, but that kind of thing doesn't exist in China. It is illegal to put your baby up for adoption. So if for any reason you can't care for your child, the only option you have is to abandon them in hopes that they are found, and taken to an orphanage where they will be adopted. So although it sounds terrible that Penelope's momma left her on a sidewalk, Jason and I believe it was the hardest, and most unselfish and loving decision she ever made. This momma carried her in her tummy for 9 months, held her, fed her, and watched her grow for 7 months. I imagine the moment she left her on that sidewalk much like I do Moses' Mom setting him down in the nile. She didn't know what the outcome would be, but she trusted that this was the only option she had to ensure that her child would have a chance at a good life! I picture her standing behind a tree or building nearby watching and waiting till her daughter was found. I believe there is not a day that goes by where she doesn't think about her baby girl, and I wish I could talk to her, and tell her that her that that brave decision she made has a very happy ending!! I am SO thankful for her, and will continue to pray for her, and ask that she would be introduced to Jesus! I hope to hug her neck in heaven!! P.S. Everything with all the government paperwork is going smoothly, and is a little bit ahead of schedule right now! We realize that could change, but if it doesn't and everything continues to go absolutely perfectly from here on out there is a chance we could be heading to China at the End of September! What?!?!?! AHHH :) Trying not to get our hopes up for that, but praying that is the case. P.S.S Jason and I watched the documentary "Find Me" on Netflix this weekend, and I highly recommend it! It follows 3 families who are adopting from China, and it is just amazing!
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