I finally did it, well sort of...
I went to the Recorder's office to ask about getting my passport renewed. The recorder was very friendly and answered all my questions. Unfortunately I do have to get a brand new passport and pay the whole fee because I changed my name when I married. Grr. We chatted about not needing the passport right away cause we've just started the adoption process. She informed that it would be $110 to re-do my passport and asked if I'd like to do it then. Considering the time, and the fact that I didn't have $110 in my wallet, I said that I'd come back another time.
This morning I received an email from a dear friend that said she did it online and it was only $75. I might be looking into that option instead. Even if the Recorder's office let me bring in my own picture to save $10, there would still be a $25 difference. I'll have to do some more digging on the internet about passports.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Spinning
There is so much to read, so many decisions to make and we haven't even started yet. I did a few more pre-adoption applications. Received some information in the mail and email about adoption.
Bethany thinks we should go to S. Korea since we're open to special needs. I'm, at this point, only open to very minor special needs because of our lifestyle (careers, church activities, etc).
My good friend Ashley suggested foster-adopting a child which would also be a good fit for us. We'll see.
I started to call the courthouse about my passport today and then got distracted. I really need to get that done if we're going to adopt internationally!
Bethany thinks we should go to S. Korea since we're open to special needs. I'm, at this point, only open to very minor special needs because of our lifestyle (careers, church activities, etc).
My good friend Ashley suggested foster-adopting a child which would also be a good fit for us. We'll see.
I started to call the courthouse about my passport today and then got distracted. I really need to get that done if we're going to adopt internationally!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Pre-Application
Just filled out a pre-application online for All God's Children International, which I've heard good things about. They're based in Oregon but can work in Iowa. My area of interest with them is Ethiopia.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wishing
If I can't adopt a child by this summer, shouldn't I at least be able to go to an orphanage and rock the little babies? I better get that passport updated!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Mongolian Students & Adoption
Our family has a connection to Mongolia. The connection began when Ryan made several trips to Mongolia to do missions work through CVM with the local vets. We have continued that connection by supporting the Vet Net in Mongolia through prayer and finances. Through that support, we are able to read monthly updates from our friends in Mongolia. We would love to return to Mongolia together. Ryan is sure that I wouldn't go there because of the lifestyle in the country side. I've tried to assure him that I would do fine if I could bring PB&J or if I could stay in the city with the American misisonary.
For several years we have dreamed of adopting. And Mongolia wasn't exactly an option because of their requirements. Now that we've been married 5 years, a Mongolian adoption would be possible. We have yet to run that race.
In the mean time, we've sought to strengthen that connection to a place and a people that are dear to our hearts. Last year we became friends with the only Mongolian international student at our nearby university. This year, Naraa is still here and there are 3 more students. Reaching out to them is the least we can do. Last Friday Melody joined us for the evening. She took two years of English in high school and although she does excellent for the amount of English education she had, much gets lost in the translation of things. We loved having her over and the kids adored her. This weekend we plan to have the students join us for our trip to the city to do a little Christmas shopping. We also plan to have them over for Thanksgiving and stay the weekend since food services aren't available at the university. I'm excited and anxious for this reaching out of sorts. The two new girls are extremely home sick and certainly need some love and attention. The new boy student we have yet to meet but I'm hopeful that he'll come around as well. May God truly bless each one of us as we add them to our extended family in the coming days.
For several years we have dreamed of adopting. And Mongolia wasn't exactly an option because of their requirements. Now that we've been married 5 years, a Mongolian adoption would be possible. We have yet to run that race.
In the mean time, we've sought to strengthen that connection to a place and a people that are dear to our hearts. Last year we became friends with the only Mongolian international student at our nearby university. This year, Naraa is still here and there are 3 more students. Reaching out to them is the least we can do. Last Friday Melody joined us for the evening. She took two years of English in high school and although she does excellent for the amount of English education she had, much gets lost in the translation of things. We loved having her over and the kids adored her. This weekend we plan to have the students join us for our trip to the city to do a little Christmas shopping. We also plan to have them over for Thanksgiving and stay the weekend since food services aren't available at the university. I'm excited and anxious for this reaching out of sorts. The two new girls are extremely home sick and certainly need some love and attention. The new boy student we have yet to meet but I'm hopeful that he'll come around as well. May God truly bless each one of us as we add them to our extended family in the coming days.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Obedience
Today, I'm thinking Mongolia, Ethiopia or domestic. Start praying that we'd be obedient and that God would open doors!
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Last night we watched a show where a family adopted 8 kids. Some from Haiti and some from the inner city. I was blown away by their love for others. Tears filled my eyes and I turned to Ryan and said something like "I wanna adopt".
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