Saill
02-15-2006, 11:41 AM
Hi, I'm posting this on the advice of a friend who noted that there are a lot of good-hearted people in Sonoma, and that Sonoma is close to Marin.
A friend of mine sent me the following a couple of days ago. If anyone knows anyone who is interested, please let me know, or call Susan Romer at (415) 643-4523!
Thanks,
Saill
Dear Friends-
My mom, Susan Romer, an adoption lawyer in SF, just told me about a boy named Johnny who's looking for a family. I wouldn't usually send out this kind of email, but the story just broke my heart. If I were in a position to do so, I'd adopt this boy myself, but given the flux in my own life, am reaching out to you. If you or someone you know might be able to help, please do let us know.
Johnny is a 5th grader in San Rafael who'll turn 11 in March. He's a lovely kid, a straight-A student, very sweet and shy. His parents were from China, but he's spent his life in the States. Last year, his mom, with whom he was very close, passed away. His father is now engaged to a woman in Shanghai and plans to move there to be with her. When his father's fiancee admitted that she did not feel able to care for a child, Johnny's father gave his son a choice: go to boarding school in China or be given up for adoption in the States. Johnny, still grieving the loss of his mother and a monolingual English-speaking American kid, is understandably devastated. Although he wants the connection to his father, he very much hopes to stay in the Bay Area, the only home he's ever known.
Johnny's best friend's family in San Rafael has generously agreed to care for him through the end of this school year, but they are not in a position to adopt another child. They would, however, be available as supportive friends and would like the close friendship between their son and Johnny to continue. Johnny's father also wants to maintain a relationship with his son and would prefer what's called an "open adoption." Please note that open adoption allows the adopting parents to decide how much contact they want with the birth parents, and includes the opportunity for greater disclosure about the child's background and needs. It would be wonderful if Johnny were able to finish the school year in San Rafael and slowly transition to a new home.
If you know someone in the Bay Area who has room in his/her life and heart for Johnny, or just to learn more, please contact Susan Romer at The Law Offices of Adams & Romer at (415) 643-4523. You can also email me with any questions or suggestions.
Heartfelt apologies if the tone of this message too closely mimics a late night TV pitch (hey, it's late at night, but I don't own a TV), but this story stayed with me and I couldn't let it go.
Much love and joy to all of you,
Lee
A friend of mine sent me the following a couple of days ago. If anyone knows anyone who is interested, please let me know, or call Susan Romer at (415) 643-4523!
Thanks,
Saill
Dear Friends-
My mom, Susan Romer, an adoption lawyer in SF, just told me about a boy named Johnny who's looking for a family. I wouldn't usually send out this kind of email, but the story just broke my heart. If I were in a position to do so, I'd adopt this boy myself, but given the flux in my own life, am reaching out to you. If you or someone you know might be able to help, please do let us know.
Johnny is a 5th grader in San Rafael who'll turn 11 in March. He's a lovely kid, a straight-A student, very sweet and shy. His parents were from China, but he's spent his life in the States. Last year, his mom, with whom he was very close, passed away. His father is now engaged to a woman in Shanghai and plans to move there to be with her. When his father's fiancee admitted that she did not feel able to care for a child, Johnny's father gave his son a choice: go to boarding school in China or be given up for adoption in the States. Johnny, still grieving the loss of his mother and a monolingual English-speaking American kid, is understandably devastated. Although he wants the connection to his father, he very much hopes to stay in the Bay Area, the only home he's ever known.
Johnny's best friend's family in San Rafael has generously agreed to care for him through the end of this school year, but they are not in a position to adopt another child. They would, however, be available as supportive friends and would like the close friendship between their son and Johnny to continue. Johnny's father also wants to maintain a relationship with his son and would prefer what's called an "open adoption." Please note that open adoption allows the adopting parents to decide how much contact they want with the birth parents, and includes the opportunity for greater disclosure about the child's background and needs. It would be wonderful if Johnny were able to finish the school year in San Rafael and slowly transition to a new home.
If you know someone in the Bay Area who has room in his/her life and heart for Johnny, or just to learn more, please contact Susan Romer at The Law Offices of Adams & Romer at (415) 643-4523. You can also email me with any questions or suggestions.
Heartfelt apologies if the tone of this message too closely mimics a late night TV pitch (hey, it's late at night, but I don't own a TV), but this story stayed with me and I couldn't let it go.
Much love and joy to all of you,
Lee