We have finally finished putting together a package to send to Julian and his foster family in Korea. We included some cameras so that his foster mother can send us new pictures. In addition to the cameras, we included a blanket and a small photo album. And of course, the letter that I have been struggling with for the last few weeks.

I have been sleeping with that blanket for about a week now. Another family at our adoption agency suggested we do this. She felt that this would help familiarize Julian with our scent and the scent of our home. Also, when Julian comes home from Korea the blanket will be sent with him. This way, at least he will have something that he is familiar with when he enters a new home with new people. I don’t know whether these things will really help but, if possible, we’re hoping to make the transition a little easier for him.

The photo album is really cute. We included pictures of both of us and wrote mommy and daddy in Korean below each picture. His foster mother will show him the pictures. Again, I’m not sure if this will work but the idea is that he will start to know our faces.


And finally, the letter. Here it is....

Dear Mrs. ,

We are so excited to learn that Yoonmin is going to be our son. We have hoped and prayed for a child for a very long time. Yoonmin is truly an answer to our prayers. He is the child that we have been waiting for.

When we first saw his pictures, we felt a tremendous amount of happiness. As the weeks pass, our happiness grows and we look forward to the day that he can finally join our family.

We want to thank you for taking care of Yoonmin while he waits for his visa to come to America. From what we have learned about you, we can see that you are a very kind and generous woman. Your love and care will surely make a tremendous difference in Yoonmin’s life.

Although we have never met, you will always hold a very special place in our hearts and in our family.

Warm regards,
Jim and Jo-Ann