Continued from the previous post ...

Nepalese responding to the situation through the BBC's website are cautiously hopeful.

"I am happy, but we have learned in Nepal that the future is always uncertain."

And:

"We are so happy at this news. But we will hold our breath until there is real implementation of this agreement.

I'm worried about the commitment of the Maoists. They said they won't take action against the people of Nepal but we hear that they are still kidnapping civilians to bolster their militia. We want to see if the Maoists live up to their word.

The king is not to be trusted either. I was on the streets in April when the protests were going on. I saw the violence of the army."

And:

"We don't want some in-between agreement. We want something that will last."

And:

"This peace agreement is wondrous for me.

I live in a beautiful country that has suffered revolution for the last 10 years and now it can take up its position in the 21st century.

I am hopeful this is a permanent peace ...

"In fact, if I have a major fear, it is that I do not know what to expect from the political parties now. Nobody knows what agenda the Maoists really have. We all have to wait and see how this new government and parliament works.

I am happy for the moment, but what is really needed is a guarantee that this is a lasting peace."

Let's hope this peace holds, works and thrives, and that families with children from Nepal will be able to tell their kids that their birth country is beginning to heal.

Perhaps, there will be visits in the future, as well. Not only great for kids and families, as touching base with the country and culture ‘up close and personal’ can build amazing and life-long bridges of understanding and acceptance in internationally adopted children, an influx of tourists is always good for a country’s economy, and Nepal has sorely missed the financial impact of visitors as their internal situation worsened and tourists grew too nervous over potential danger to venture in.

Peace is always so much better. Wouldn’t you think we’d all know this by now?