Pray, Hope, Don't Worry

I joked earlier this was the motto of the blog, memorably said by Padre Pio.  Well, here's our test, I guess.

This blog is now private (temporarily we hope, but who knows) because a recent fear has arisen that adoptions in Alex's home country may be derailed by an individual who is claiming children set to be adopted by foreigners for his private foster care system in Alex's home country (they do have foster care; it is rare).  The chances of Alex being "picked up" for foster care are slim, but we decided to go private and take down his pictures elsewhere, in case this person (or someone else) decides to sabotage the adoption before it even happens.  I don't have a problem with Alex getting adopted by another family if they get there first--it does happen, although it is very unusual--but I do have a problem with someone putting Alex in a problematic fostering situation because we happen to be Americans hoping to adopt him.

I should be clear--most adoptions are moving ahead very smoothly and we have heard NOTHING about Alex being targeted for this in any way.  There are a couple of reasons it is unlikely in any case.  We are operating out of a super-abundance of caution.

This is a very delicate situation diplomatically and I appreciate you all keeping this quiet.  Please do not pass this around.  Many thanks.  Remember: pray, hope, don't worry!

--Susan