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A Fun Way to Help our Adoption

(Idea for friends and family, not any readers just stopping by to learn more about international adoption!) I was sitting here tonight happily thinking about all the little things that I either need or want to purchase and prepare before … Continue reading

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Latest and Greatest

First, the pictures: Maggie is SOOO happy when she gets to do what Anna does: She thought dot painting was a little boring and not nearly messy enough: Anna and I like dot painting though! (Thank you Grammy!) Here’s a … Continue reading

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Concerns

We are very blessed to have good friends and loving family who are willing to share their own wisdom with us and voice their concerns. Throughout this adoption process, we have talked in person and via email about a variety … Continue reading

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Progress and Quandries!

Big progress! Our homestudy update is COMPLETE. I will be driving to Portland today to pick up four official copies (and a couple other dossier documents). Our USCIS (immigration) I800A (application to adopt internationally) will be mailed TODAY. The wait … Continue reading

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Care for Orphans – A Great Calling

This video speaks eloquently of the drive behind adoptive parents. It speaks to the heart of adoption. Honestly, it doesn’t have to be speaking about adoption at all, certainly not exclusively… it speaks of the heart response to the plight … Continue reading

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