Predestination?

The Red Thread of Destiny

The Red Thread of Destiny is a belief that comes from an old Chinese legend. Also known as the red thread of fate or red string of fate, it means that people who are destined to meet are tied together with an invisible red thread.
Chinese Proverb:

An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break.

According to the Chinese myth, the gods tied an invisible red thread around the ankles of a man and a woman who were destined to meet and get married. The term is also very popular among families who adopt children from China. The saying is that when a baby is born, he or she is already connected to the important people in his or her life. The red thread becomes an important symbol during the adoption process and helps parents feel connected to the child they are waiting to adopt.

Below are pictures we developed from cameras we had sent to the orphanage in care packages to Nicholas.  We were hoping to find out a little more about his life for his first two years, but all the pictures were taken in the playroom. 

It's hard to believe that this was where he played for the first two years of his life. It's hard to believe that is where he was just two months ago. It seems as though he's just always been here.

Looking at these pictures make me sad for all the children in these orphanages. I look at all the children on the blogs who have been united with their forever families and it's amazing that these kids have been identified as "special needs." The kids are resilient and are thriving in a loving, nurturing home. Sure, they may need certain medical care, but they're loving, funny and bright kids that just need a family. As one mother said, their special need is they need a home!

As my friend Mary said, You both are so blessed. Nicholas is blessed to have you and you are blessed to have Nicholas.

Couldn't have said it better, Mary!