This is another Chinese proverb often quoted by people adopting from China. I don't really call it a red thread, but the hand of God. I believe that God directs us, leads us, and provides for us. I believe His hand has been on all our children, keeping them safe, and blessing us with their lives. It is sad they will not know their birth parents. But God has been with them, and will continue with them long after I am gone. I still like this proverb, because it basically says if it was meant to be, it will happen.