"Mother's Day brings so many feelings of deep emotion as we remember our own mothers and grandmothers and how they shaped our lives and influenced us to be the mothers we are today.
To all the moms, grandmoms and other special women, you have brought so much to this day to celebrate, just by being there under all the circumstances that children bring into our lives. Thank you for taking your role so seriously and for giving the job your very best, for letting your child know he is special, she is loved and that they are yours forever.
Happy Mother's Day to each of you brave souls...protector, encourager, replenisher, teacher, cheer leader, corrector, prayer warrior, defender. To all of you, thank you. You are the best!"
-Deniese Dillon
This month at Dillon we are honoring all our moms, moms-to-be, birthmoms, foster moms, grandmothers and other special women in our lives.
Honor a special woman in your life with a gift to benefit an orphaned child. You can help a child stay in school, assist with their daily care or share in the cost of necessary medical care. Your loved one will receive a card notifying them of your gift (amount not included) and an orphanCare International brochure highlighting the projects the gift will serve. This can be sent directly to the recipient or to you for giving. Happy Mothers' Day!
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| Did you know... |
- 24 families came home between January and April
- 30 families attended Korea Children's Day in Tulsa on Saturday
- Adoptions from Haiti are reopening to qualifying families
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| India and Nepal |
One of the babies at the orphanage in Kolkata. |
Jynger and Deniese traveled to India and Nepal this month, where they visited several orphanages and got information about our programs. Watch the orphanCare International website for details about their trip!
At one of the orphanages in Nepal the children greeted them with yellow scarves, a traditional way to welcome guests.
We also received our adoption license in Nepal!
Deniese with the children at an orphanage in Nepal. | |
| Upcoming Events |
 Adoption Information Meetings and Seminar May 11 . . . Tulsa, OK
May 11 . . . Little Rock, AR
May 21 . . . Springfield, MO
May 22 . . . Orange County, CA
May 27 . . . Dallas, TX
May 21-22 . . . . Eastern European Weekend
June 10-12 . . . . Vietnam Weekend
June 24-26 . . . . India Camp
July 8-10 . . . . . China Camp
July 22-24 . . . . Korea Camp
Tour and Mission Trip Opportunity
June 8-19 . . . . Visit Korea Family Tour
June 22-July 1 . . Visit Korea Adult Adoptee Tour
Nov. 20-27 . . . Sharing Hearts Mission Trip to Korea
If you are interested in having group get-togethers in your area, please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Email Caitlin at caitlin@dillonadopt.com. |
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Looking for that perfect gift for the special women in your life? Dillon International is offering a special price on "Meant to Be," a collection of adoption stories guaranteed to touch readers' hearts. Get one for yourself, your mother and any other special people in your life for 20% off at Dillon's online store! | | Offer Expires: May 15, 2010 |
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Monthly Feature |
Tricia O'Connor and her husband, Rob, adopted their two sons from Vietnam. Tricia took the initiative to start a moms' group in her area, called VietMoms.
Way to go Tricia!
"Four years ago this May we chose Dillon International to help us begin the journey that changed our lives forever. Dillon's long-standing commitment to the countries in which they work was one of the most important factors in our choice of an agency. Their office in central Arkansas was also an important resource for us during our adoptions.
After researching the international adoption process and working closely with Dillon's staff, we knew--generally--what to expect. We knew that there would be both great challenges and great joy. However, we never could have anticipated the countless friendships that we formed with other adoptive families. Second only to parenting our two incredible children, this has been the greatest blessing of our adoptions. If it weren't for the special way we became a family, I would never have met this extraordinary group.
As the number of local families adopting from Vietnam grew, we formed a mothers' group we call VietMoms. The group meets monthly for dinner and throughout the year for 'play dates' and family gatherings. VietMoms has become an essential part of my support system.
Most importantly, my life is richer, fuller and brighter because of my children. We are always busy (and usually exhausted), but this is the life I dreamed about. And it is so much better than I ever imagined."
-Tricia O'Connor |
Each month we feature Dillon families and friends in our e-newsletter. If you know of someone who is a Dillon Rockstar email Caitlin at caitlin@dillonadopt.com. |
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