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So why would I torture myself this way? Well, mostly I don't, but when I'm thinking of the reasons people make donations to ASIA I ultimately come to this. What if my child had never been mine? And then I think about how many other what if's are out there. How many children that we don't yet know, maybe aren't even born, are still to become part of the ASIA family? Our supporters donate to us because of all those "what ifs". We want them to come home, and as soon as possible. We now have a whole new bunch of children in Taiwan to bring home and complete someone's family. Because of this new adoption program, and because the length of the wait for China adoption, ASIA's financial profile is changing. We are putting money into starting the Taiwan program, and we are bringing in less from the China program. We are having to make adjustments, but we don't want to pass the financial burden of these changes on to our clients through higher adoption fees. Passing on the cost of this transition to our clients may make it impossible for loving and eligible families to adopt. This is against the grain of everything ASIA believes in. Instead we are asking for financial support from those of you who can help with a little extra at this time. Since ASIA is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, donations made to us are tax deductible. ASIA can continue to make this transition without extra support, but chances are our clients and families will suffer through slower service and reduced capacity. With your support for our new Taiwan program and the China program, we will be the same agency you have always known, and then some. There are many ways to give, some of which I have explained on the "Make A Donation" page. But there are sure to be some I have not thought of, so feel free to contact us with any ideas you might have! To make a donation, print out our donation form, fill it out and mail it in. Or call the office if you'd like to make a donation by credit card, or have any questions. If you want to give but cannot afford to make a monetary donation, check out the "Volunteers" link for other opportunities. And again, if you have an alternative idea, don't hesitate to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! |
When I think about not having my daughter, it makes my chest ache. What if adoption from China was not an option? I would have a child from somewhere else, I suppose, but I don't know that child. I know this child, the one who was left at the gates of an orphanage at four days old. This child is quiet with strangers, but spills personality like an overfull cup when with family and friends. She is beautiful, and she loves me and her sister and father. She is my child. I could not love her more. When I play what if - what if I'd never known her? What if someone else was her mom? - it makes me teary-eyed and puts a hole in my chest right under my breast bone.
