In the past few weeks, things have grown worse in the Ukraine. Kazakhstan is closed to American adoptions. Uzbekistan may quickly follow suit. After much internal debate, Jason and I have made the decision to adopt privately here in the U.S.
Several factors played into this. First, we are afraid of selecting a child and the other country closing part way through the process. Our hearts would be broken. Second, I really would like two children, and I'm afraid if the first adoption is too difficult, I won't be able to talk Jason into doing it again. Lastly, I was really concerned about Jason taking that much time off work. He'll take some off for me, but still be here where he can manage his accounts.
We have a wonderful church friend who has given us information on her adoption here in the states. She has advised us to make everyone we know aware of our intentions. Hopefully, someone in our network will know someone who is looking for adoptive parents. Don't be surprised if you get a message from me. Please tell everyone you know. There is a great, christian couple looking to give a baby a forever home, right here. :o)
Several factors played into this. First, we are afraid of selecting a child and the other country closing part way through the process. Our hearts would be broken. Second, I really would like two children, and I'm afraid if the first adoption is too difficult, I won't be able to talk Jason into doing it again. Lastly, I was really concerned about Jason taking that much time off work. He'll take some off for me, but still be here where he can manage his accounts.
We have a wonderful church friend who has given us information on her adoption here in the states. She has advised us to make everyone we know aware of our intentions. Hopefully, someone in our network will know someone who is looking for adoptive parents. Don't be surprised if you get a message from me. Please tell everyone you know. There is a great, christian couple looking to give a baby a forever home, right here. :o)
