A Positive Project Hope - Reader Contribution, Page 5

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Back in the USA

Upon landing at JFK, Dinar instantly became a US Citizen. Except of course for the INS. The first customs official we met at passport control was EXTREMELY NICE! He even apologized for the obvious stupidity regarding the INS paperwork and the "Green Card". Oh well, through those wickets and on to PIT and home.

At home, Dinar has adjusted very well. School is also going very well. Almost immediately we had our first face to face parent-teacher meeting but with a significant twist. In attendance was the Superintendent of Elementary Schools, the Elementary School Principal and five of Dinar's teachers. Three of these ladies are part of the PA mandated ESL "English as a Second Language" program. Dinar continued in the 4th grade and did very well. The teachers and students love his accent especially when he "rolls his Rs."

We have been so very fortunate.

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Even some of Dinar's teachers have used it.

Now almost a year later, it's as though Dinar has always been a member of our family. He's in the 5th grade and doing very well. His ESL teacher has rated him "fluent" in English though he continues to work on English grammar. A week ago. one of the Project Hope families hosted a party in their home for all the children. The party was great fun and very well attended by many of the children and their parents. It was great to see how far these wonderful children have come in such a short time.

We've reached the end of our "narrative." We hope it has made for some enjoyable and informative reading. We wish all of you the very best of luck for your own international adoptions.

Regards,

John and Kathy
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