Why adoption? That's a good question. A better question is, Why NOT?
It has been an interesting journey, why not? For us the the answer was simply, a no brainer really. If God, creator of Heaven and Earth cared enough to save me, why NOT?
It has been an adventure to say the least. Those of you on the journey know what I am talking about. They put every aspect of your life through the wringer, really! The hours spent examining our finances, inspecting our home, interviewing our girls, examining our criminal back grounds, dissecting our child rearing, questioning our friends, recording our finger prints, registering our home deed, verifying our insurance policies and probing our health records....shew, makes me tired just thinking about it. Then add in the CBI, notaries, the apostille (who knew), the international mail, cpr certification, parenting classes...I am certain I am missing something, oh yea...you gotta be deemed fit by the Department of Homeland Security. If the government gave 1/3rd of the scrutiny to applicants for government aide it would weed out so much fraud. The good news, we passed!
Next step...Ukraine. So, after nearly one year of work we are headed to Ukraine. When, February 5, 2012 for a February 8 appointment with the agency in Kiev who manages the nations orphans. I am thinking that is when the hard part begins....
I am so excited for you! You are leaving a legacy beyond anything that money can buy! And, I cannot wait to see what God has in store for you, and, of course can't wait to meet the new Degnan sweetie to add to the three you already have! You are truly an inspiration, and I love you all so much, not just for what you are doing, but the way you have decided as a family to bring "her" into you fold, and shower her with love! Keep us posted, I will be praying for you every day and I know that God will guide your decisions and keep you safe! Let me know what we can do to help back on the home front!
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