Look Before you Leap!

I have said it in the past and I will say it again.  Before adopting, please do the research.  Especially when it comes to Special Needs children.  They do have the title Special Needs for a reason.  They need extra love and attention.  Some of that attention might come in the form of medical attention.  You have to remember that if you are adopting internationally, these children are in an orphanage with lots of other children.  They might not get much attention.  They usually have a few workers taking care of many children.  Even if you mean well, you still have to be prepared.  It will be rough in the beginning.  Once that trust is earned, then you be able to bond with that child.  That will forever change their lives.