My husband and I began the adoption process many months prior to our trip to Malawi.I did not wish to disclose my intentions to the world prior to the adoption happening as this is a private family matter.
After learning that there were over one million orphans in Malawi, it was my wish to open up our home and help one child escape an extreme life of hardship, poverty and in many cases death, as well as expand our family.
Nevertheless, we have gone about the adoption procedure according to the law like anyone else who adopts a child. Reports to the contrary are totally inaccurate.
The procedure includes an 18-month evaluation period after which time we hope to make this adoption permanent.
This was not a decision or commitment that my family or I take lightly.
I am overwhelmed and inspired by my trip to Malawi and hope that it helps bring attention to how much more the world needs to do to help the children of Africa.
My heartfelt thanks for all the good wishes I have received and I hope the press will allow my family some room for us to experience the joy we feel to have David home.
Madonna Ritchie
October 17, 2006
London, England
Take that bitches!
gypsie
Those Malawi morons obviously don't know the extent of what Madonna can do for that child, what she has done for children!
BB
What malawi morons?
why say that?
what have they done?
isnt it the US media that have been all negative about this?
or you just want to insult people for insulting sake?
Calgurl21
Well, in most African countries they are strict about adoptions and in some cases will only adopt children to Christian homes with 2 parents ( male and female) that are stable. If Madonna meets whatever specifications to adopt, good for her. Although I do wonder why celebs dont adopt US children that are being abused and suffering in foster homes.