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Reasons to Smile

Author: admin
March 3, 2010

Dr. Dixie van de Flier Davis

Dr. Dixie van de Flier Davis


Dixie’s Adoption Blog
Reasons to Smile


I’ve got a reason for you to smile: At an adoption party in July I overheard Gregory talking to some people. When they asked where he went to school, his response was a real conversation stopper.

He said, “I don’t know where I will go this year. It depends on whether my foster mom quits.”

The very next month – Gregory was adopted! Now he doesn’t have to worry about whether this mom is going to “quit” and he knows where he’ll be going to school.

And here’s another one: Cathleen was still 10 years old when told a TV reporter on Wednesday’s Child that she wants to be a cowgirl or a veterinarian. She said, “I want lots of hugs and kisses….to be tucked in at night.”

Several months later Cathleen got her wish.

I know you don’t have time to read about them all, but we have lots of reasons to smile – for Gregory and over 6,000 others.

And we’re working on more.


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Listen to the Children

Author: admin
March 3, 2010

Dr. Dixie van de Flier Davis

Dr. Dixie van de Flier Davis


Dixie’s Adoption Blog
Listen to the Children


  • I’m a teenager who hasn’t had much of a life. I have really bad social skills that I’m trying to work on really hard.   Nicole, age 15

  • I want a family I can come home to when I’m an adult – someone to share Christmas with.  Jamie, age 14

  • What is a future without a mom and dad? Teresa, age 13

  • Before I was adopted I went to several different homes that would take care of me. Finally, I was adopted by two people who would take care of me until I could take care of myself. It was better than being moved from place to place.  Alonzo, age 10

  • I want parents who would treat me right – treat me like their son.
          Brad, age 14

  • I didn’t have anyone to come to my football games.  William, age 16

  • I used to see families and think, “I wish that was my family.” Now I don’t have to. Now I belong.  Elizabeth, adopted at age 11




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