Young professional couples who cannot care for a child through to adulthood are adopting HIV infected orphans from third world countries. John and Jane Abernathy are one such couple.“They're just so adorable, and thanks to the HIV virus, we'll always remember them that way.” Jane teared briefly, while John glanced up from his iPhone.
“When Mbutu passed away last fall, it was so incredible to have the outpouring of love from total strangers. We got time off work, we got cash, and gifts from people we didn't even know. We got so many Starbucks gift cards we started auctioning them on eBay. The best thing after the tragedy was to know we could have another child so quickly if we decided not to go on vacation.”
“That sounds really rough. But, let me ask you, would you adopt another HIV positive infant again?”
“Well, if there's one thing we've learned from the experience is you don't want to adopt until they become seriously ill, otherwise it could be decades before you have free time again. ”
“Well, if there's one thing we've learned from the experience is you don't want to adopt until they become seriously ill, otherwise it could be decades before you have free time again. ”
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