An Open Letter From Madonna
October 18, 2006 by staralicious
Filed under Madonna
Madonna has issued an open letter statement defending her recent adoption.
“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. Yeah, completely private.
“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.” Nothing about jumping on the bandwagon of African adoption.
“We have gone about the adoption procedure according to the law like anyone else who adopts a child,” Madonna says in her statement. “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.”
Madonna concludes her statement saying she is “overwhelmed and inspired” by her trip to Malawi and hopes it can bring attention to the plight of African children. “My heartfelt thanks for all the good wishes I have received,” she says, “and I hope the press will allow my family some room for us to experience the joy we feel to have David home.”
[tags]madonna, adoption, letter[/tags]
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