Things are up and rolling in the
Russia program!! And so is the
paper chase
J.
We have informed all our
families about the document
change in our email updates. We
wanted to reiterate the changes
in the documents one more time.
Based on the feedback that our
representatives have been
getting as they have been
submitting families’ documents
for registration, we felt the
need to make some changes to the
initial list of Registration
Documents that families will
submit in order to be registered
in a particular region. The
wording on some of the documents
has been changed in order to
better meet the specifications
of the Ministry of Education.
I would describe my experience with
international adoption as a “survival of
the fittest” which encompassed the mind,
body and soul. As my challenges through
the adoption process grew, reading the
bible daily and devotionals became part
of the groundwork that got me through.
I had read a quote from one of my daily
devotionals and it put things into
perspective for me; “If you are truly
recognizing your Lord, you have no
business being concerned about how and
where He engineers your circumstances.
Be reckless immediately totally
unrestrained and willing to risk
everything by casting your all upon
Him”.
Through the challenges of the adoption
process I was humbled beyond measure and
every care was cast upon the Lord.
Many families relate that the
"Waiting" during the process is
indeed the hardest part of the
adoption process. While
researching "Things to do While
you Wait", we came upon some
great lists and resources, too
numerous to list here. So, we've
come up with our own Top 10
list! These are not
all-encompassing and are not in
any particular order. We
strongly encourage you to read
the accompanying articles to get
a fuller picture and get some
more great ideas. This lists
issues that we feel are some of
the most important, and
sometimes the most overlooked!
If you have a job, keep working
until you are invited for your
second trip/court hearing. If
you don't have a current job,
think about getting a part-time
job (to help with those adoption
costs) or volunteer at a local
charity/hospital to help keep
your mind focused on other
things. Provide resources for
grandparents and other relatives
and friends who will be visiting
after your child comes home so
they are more aware of
international adoption issues
and how they can help. Read
child development books and
research early intervention
programs available through your
local school district.
It is my privilege to have
joined Children’s Hope
International this month as an
Adoption Consultant for the
Russian Program. I first became
familiar with CHI in 2002 when
my husband Doug and I felt God
had led us down a long road to
international adoption. After
exploring programs offered by
several adoption agencies, we
knew CHI was the right one for
us. We were drawn to adopt
through CHI because we were
impressed with the dedication,
integrity and compassion
exhibited by the staff. I was
drawn to work here because of
the life changing joy CHI
brought to my life through
adoption.
