The End (?)

Unfortunately the twins left again. In September they came home from school with 3 police officers. They had told the police that they “didn’t feel safe here”. This is crazy... as our home has been a very safe and caring place for them, and they were very happy just the day before! This is the third time the twins have left, and the second time they have made false accusations. We suspect all this is related to the twins difficult past.

They have returned to Colombia. Life is hard there, and we heard that Mayra will be going to Minnesota to live with a friend. Unfortunately the friend situation is not good, as we have heard about substance abuse, pregnancy, abortion, and more. A couple years ago the friend had suggested that the twins kill us to get an inheritance, so we recently disinherited the twins for our safety.

Sadly, we have decided to limit our relationship with the twins. Their false allegations against us are too dangerous  (and last spring they told me that their biological father is imprisoned due to false accusations by their sister) - what might they dream up next? It is heartbreaking as over the past 4 years I had expended so much time, money, and emotional energy into them - and truly adopted them in my heart. I worry about them constantly, but right now I can’t accept the risk.

Note that although some of the teen adoptions from Colombia have failed terribly, others have succeeded. Some of the other kids appreciated their families, finished high school, and have gone on to college. So please don’t take our failure as an excuse to not help a child or teen. We will continue to help children and young adults in Colombia and closer to home. If even one child can succeed it is all worthwhile!

I have attached the last photo I have with the twins. 💔