What if? Adoption...
Last night I was looking up adoption agencies online and found one called Journey's of the Heart. It popped out to me because it was out of Hillsboro, Or and the birth mothers were looking for younger parents with 0-2 children. The characteristics of the children being adopted out were infants/newborns up to the toddler age.
In the past I always thought that it would be impossible to adopt through an agency because of the cost... BUT...
I suddenly had a thought. If Patti can fund raise and make $13,000 is less than one week for a little boy with down syndrome that desperately needs a home, who says that I can't fund raise to be able to adopt a baby of my own.
So I called my mom and mother-in-law to talk about the possibility of a car wash this summer. A couple of car washes even! Whatever it takes. Whatever it takes to get a baby in my arms. A baby who maybe has no hope of a future or maybe even is in danger of being aborted.
Just to apply for Journey's of the Heart costs $300. Then the homestudy is around $1500. All of the other fees add up to approx $18,000-20,000 dollars.
I know that I can't do this on my own, but I think that there may have been a reason that God led me to this website last night. Kaysea and Michael will be going home in a couple of months and I think that i need something to put all my efforts into. I need some hope that another baby is out there and he or she is just for me and Jason.
More thoughts to come, but I just wanted to get that out on the table. Any ideas from any of my readers?
Sincerely, Naomi
In the past I always thought that it would be impossible to adopt through an agency because of the cost... BUT...
I suddenly had a thought. If Patti can fund raise and make $13,000 is less than one week for a little boy with down syndrome that desperately needs a home, who says that I can't fund raise to be able to adopt a baby of my own.
So I called my mom and mother-in-law to talk about the possibility of a car wash this summer. A couple of car washes even! Whatever it takes. Whatever it takes to get a baby in my arms. A baby who maybe has no hope of a future or maybe even is in danger of being aborted.
Just to apply for Journey's of the Heart costs $300. Then the homestudy is around $1500. All of the other fees add up to approx $18,000-20,000 dollars.
I know that I can't do this on my own, but I think that there may have been a reason that God led me to this website last night. Kaysea and Michael will be going home in a couple of months and I think that i need something to put all my efforts into. I need some hope that another baby is out there and he or she is just for me and Jason.
More thoughts to come, but I just wanted to get that out on the table. Any ideas from any of my readers?
Sincerely, Naomi
Comments
I know a family who did just that! They did a ton of fundraisers to bring their baby home, and it was so touching, and successful. That is a great idea! I will be praying for you guys, and would love to help in whatever way I can. :)
I love the dedication you have towards wanting kids and I think you would make a great mom. Let me know if there is anything I can help with. I like the car wash idea.
I was wondering if you have ever thought of surrogacy too. I've been curious about that for some time. Wondering if there is a way for me to help other people who aren't able to have kids themselves.
As you can probably guess, your miracle-worker MIL is at it again! She posted your story on one of her blogs and now so many of us know and want to help out! My best friend is in the middle of the adoption process so I know a little bit about these things--well mostly that it costs a lot of money. I will be praying and please keep us all posted.
The original Mrs. Rice sent me your way. First of all I have to say . . . you are just beautiful! There is a couple from my area (Ohio) that had the privilege of adopting three babies, two of which came to them because the birth mothers were seeking an abortion. There was someone working at the abortion mill who was persuaded to give out adoption information to the clients and amazingly the birth mothers changed their minds. So, these two little soon to be aborted babies were be saved and given up for adoption. Is there a crisis pregnancy center where you live? Maybe getting in contact with them could point you in a promising direction. I'm sure you have thought of these things already, but just in case.
your newest follower, april
Praying for you and Jason and a ton of money to drop out of the sky into your laps ;)
Love,
Heather
xoxo
cathy