Among the 15 families who adopted Haitian orphans last year are the Nowlins of Colorado Springs.
Their children are Marlah, 10, and Swolbee, 13.
While there’s been some cultural adjustment and attachment challenges, overall Marlah and Swolbee have adapted well to their new family and American culture, the Nowlins say.
Both children are outgoing and fun, Melissa Nowlin said. “They’re friendly kids and are making friends,” she said.
Swolbee has become a star wrestler at his school, Greg Nowlin said.
The Nowlins have three birth children, a child adopted from Montana, and Malakai, adopted in 2007 from Haiti, in addition to Marlah and Swolbee.
All the children get along very well, the Nowlins say.
In a poignant moment last year, Swolbee helped with the shipping of food to Haiti, Gregg Nowlin told me at the time.
The Nowlins are happy with their decision to adopt Marlah and Swolbee. They are great, well-adjusted kids, they say.
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