Welcome

alexander_face_editedWelcome to A Wide Sea, the story of our family’s journey to bring our son Alexander Thomas home through China’s Waiting Child Program.

The beginning of it all, including our homestudy, lots of paperwork, and preparations can be found by starting here.

Our travelogue and photojournal of our journey to China to bring Alexander Thomas home can be found beginning here.

Our continuing adventures of life in the world of international adoption can be found at Have Stroller, Will Travel.

 

 

 

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