The next step is that we will get the referral from their country which will include more pictures (can't wait!), medicals and descriptions of the girls. I want to cry just thinking about it.
We are coming sweeties! We are one big step closer!
Big Update!!!!!!!!!!!
The next step is that we will get the referral from their country which will include more pictures (can't wait!), medicals and descriptions of the girls. I want to cry just thinking about it.
We are coming sweeties! We are one big step closer!
Color Coding
I found this great website that has LOTS of stuff to personalize. The cost is very reasonable (especially if you buy in the quantities I do) and I just got my order and the items I ordered are very high quality. I don't make any money or kick back from them, I just thought that they were worth recommending!
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It is unrealistic to buy EVERYTHING in their color. Afterall, who would want to wear the same color shirt every day?? But I have visions of getting scripture bags, 3 ring binders, notebooks, etc in their colors. I am so sick of the "Who left their . . . . . in the living room?" Only to be met with a hundred "Not me!" Now hopefully I will pick up the backpack, see that it is Orange and yell, "Elena! You need to put your backpack away!"
We'll see if it works!
Love This Shirt!
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Question 16: After the girls come home are you done adopting? Will your family be complete?
What I can say is that I don't for a second regret any of our children. I cannot imagine my life without each and every one of them. Every one of my children make my life and my family so much better, funner and more loving. So even though several times over the years I have said "No more!" I have always been grateful after each adoption that we said yes when the Lord called. That does not mean that I am always thrilled when He calls ;). Sometimes it takes a lot of courage and faith to say yes. But then that sweet child enters your family and you realize what a massive blessing they are and you feel so grateful that the Lord chose you to be their mother.
So when the girls get home are we done? Yes. For how long? I am not sure.
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I want this stroller!!!
Isn't this the coolest stroller ever?! I soooo want one! I am going to search and search for a used one because they are $$$ new. I think it will be perfect for my 3 little ones (once the girls get home). It is called a Valco Twin Trimode Stroller. The toddler seat is removeable so it can be a double when Alisa (Alice) is in school. Way cool.
Auction Went Awesome!!!
As the payments come in, I will add them to our thermometer so come back to see exciting things happen!
24 Hour Auction
Thank you for all your love and support!!
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Question 15: Wouldn't the tons of money spent on adoption be better spent on keeping biological families together?
M & Z--They are twins and were adopted from Cambodia. In Cambodia, twins are considered very unlucky. They are said to be a curse to their families. This belief could have been solidified by the fact that their dear birth mother died in child labor. Being a single dad is hard enough. Being a single dad to newborn premie twins in an area that store bought formula can be hard to obtain is even harder. This was not a simple economic problem.
E & N-- They are biological siblings adopted from Haiti. Their birth mother was no longer with her husband and had the kids by another married man. Their birth mother also has (from what I can tell in my interaction with her) significant learning disabilities. We originally had an open adoption with her, but she became very abusive and out of line. We decided that it was unsafe for our children to have any kind of interaction with her. This was not a simple economic problem.
C--She was placed because her parents did not want a child with special needs. They had lots of resources at their disposal and lots of offers of help. This was not a simple economic problem.
T--Both of his birth parents are dead. He had no extended relatives. This was not a simple economic problem.
J--Was horrifically abused and neglected by his birth parents. He was near death when we adopted him. His parents were wealthy. This was not a simple economic problem.
And the two girls we are adopting? Nearly 100% of children with Down Syndrome in our girls' region are put into institutions by their birth family. There is huge prejudice against those with special needs. We have the same prejudice here in the US because 90% of babies here with Down Syndrome are aborted.
Through my work with Special Angels Adoption, I have seen lots and lots of adoption situations. It is very rare that a situation is purely a simple economic problem. I totally agree that when possible, loving birth families should be kept together and there should be programs to encourage such. One great agency that has awesome programs you can donate to in order to keep biological families together internationally is Holt. But even though these programs are great and should be supported, there are children who cannot stay with their biological families for more reasons then just money. The problems are much more complicated then that.
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