good morning everyone! so this whole madonna adoption story seems to be out of control – i haven’t keep track of it too much since it seemed to be changing on an hourly basis…now some people might go tell their drama to the mountains but some people would rather just go tell oprah winfrey…which is exactly what madge is going to do! finally we can make some sense of the story and what all the drama is all about! she’ll be taping the segment today in chicago which will air tomorrow plus as an added bonus the show will also have the dixie chicks speaking out about their drama as well…popbytes over & out for now – xxoo!
AN OPEN LETTER FROM MADONNA
Posted: 17 October 2006
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 out 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 l8 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
