The root of the problem It’s probably time for a history lesson on Romania. In fact, it’s probably time for several. So why not start from the beginning? Once upon a time there was a communist dictator named Nicolae Ceausescu. In 1966, one year after he took control of Romania, he made abortion and birth [...]
Posts Tagged ‘orphans’
Let’s take it from the top
Posted in Romania Trip, tagged adoption, communism, EU, HUG, Nicolae Ceausescu, orphans, Romania on 02/19/2009 | Leave a Comment »
‘I’m not surprised, but I never feel quite prepared’
Posted in Romania Trip, tagged orphans, Romania on 02/13/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lindsey and I are working so hard trying to get ready for this. She says the trip has consumed her already. She’s talking about cell phones and SIM cards to use when we’re there. She’s thinking about things to pack and equipment we’ll need. I have a secret, though. We’re nowhere near ready. And there [...]
It IS a small world after all
Posted in Romania Trip, tagged orphans, Romania on 02/10/2009 | 3 Comments »
As Lindsey and I speak to more people about our plans, it becomes clearer that a lot of people seem to have some sort of connection to Romania. Somebody’s neighbor adopted a Romanian. Somebody’s best friend is in the Peace Corp in Romania. Somebody’s mother is Romanian. Whatever the connection–we want to know. So please [...]
