Last night an American skiier won a bronze medal. To me he represented more than just our country, but the possibility of this country. Toby Dawson was adopted from Korea when he was three years old. His ski instructor parents went through a similar journey to the one we are on now. Winning an Olympic medal is certainly an accomplishment, but it was his character and attitude that impacted me during an interview with Matt Lauer of the Today Show. He seemed so comfortable with himself and his life. Of course, Matt delved into the "abondonment and adoption" issues during the interview, but Toby handled it so well. There was no talk of being "lucky" or any garbage like that, just, "my mom put skis on me and I never wanted to take them off." I wonder everyday how my daughter will adjust to her life in the U.S. Toby gives me hope for her and the possibility of her future.
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