Meet the Robinsons! We introduced this beautiful family in March 2020 when they were waiting to adopt their sweet son Josh from Taiwan. Adoption touches some families in personal ways, and it changes the course of their lives forever. The Robinsons are one of those families. Rachel and Corey, who brought their son home nine months ago, witnessed the miracle of adoption firsthand through the adoption of their sisters and cousins during childhood. This spark set off a spectacular chain of events in their lives that would eventually lead them to their adoption 20 years later. If you’d like to read their pre-adoption story, click here.
Mom says (like any adoption) that “the time home has had its challenges, but Josh fits in perfectly with our family, and we cannot imagine our lives without him.” His English has soared with 90% understanding of what they say. Google Translate has become an app of the past! Thankfully, Josh still enjoys some TV shows and movies in Mandarin. They think it’s pretty remarkable that he can speak and understand two languages (we think so too)!
Rachel and Corey have discovered that Josh is notably athletic! They are thrilled to play soccer and basketball with him in the fall and spend some additional time hitting the slopes this winter. Their family savors being outdoors, fishing, playing games, cooking, and occasionally eating out at Hot Pot and McDonald’s. Josh attended summer school in America for the first time in June and adored it! He’s currently starting 1st grade this fall.
It amazes us to see how much the Robinson family has grown and transformed. This past year brought many adjustments in their lives, but they have transitioned better than expected in many ways. Their faith is more robust, as they have seen God’s hand in the adoption process. The adoption training has come in handy, and Rachel says that their parenting skills have grown as they learn what works best for Josh. Above all, they are thankful to those who showed him love in Taiwan before they could have their new son in their arms forever.
If you would like to learn more about adopting from Taiwan, please click here or email us at taiwan@ccaifamily.org.
