Just the Beginning

Well, first let me say that I am a little behind on this whole blogging thing! Okay, let's get the first topic out of the way! Why am I adopting and why from Russia? Well, the short answer is that God has been prodding my heart for the past few years nudging me to figure out a way to help children.

I envisioned taking in foster kids and basically having a revolving door. I would wonder how I could financially swing it! Each time, I'd come to the same conclusion - it was an impossible dream. I even looked into Chick Fil A's foster homes financed by Truett Cathy, but I noticed quickly that only married couples qualify. This was disappointing but absolutely understandable. So, I dated and waited, but never felt quite right about marrying someone who was more of a business partner than a soulmate. On a single income, however, I knew I could not live such a grand dream so I tabled it.

This past summer a friend of mine worked at a Sri Lankan orphanage and shared with me her experiences. Her stories touched my heart and moved me to do something to help. I began looking online at different orphanages and noticed that there is a GREAT need for people to be used as vessels in the lives of these children who have no hope of a future.

So, it took me about a year to finally put 2 and 2 together! God was showing me that the big house with the revolving door for foster kids was being peared down to my providing a home for 1 child whose life God wants to impact through me. At first, I looked at Haitian adoption because Sri Lanka does not adopt kids to Americans. After a few failed attempts at making contact with the Haitian orphanage and hesitance to send $7,500 in non-refundable funds to an "unknown" place, I began to search for other orphanages from which I could adopt a child. I was led through various sites and referrals to Faithful Adoptions. Faithful Adoptions introduced me to the orphanage in Siberia, Russia and the pieces just started fitting together. I did my research and contacted several people who worked with this orphanage and agency and have peace about adopting from and through them.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the area in Russia where I will travel to meet the precious baby that God will entrust to me for His purposes. And, of course, I will give you a glimpse of the nuts and bolts of an international adoption.