After much thought and prayer we have made the decision to start the adoption process. We have been discussing adoption for awhile now and have been doing quite a bit of research on agencies, countries, laws, costs, etc... We are excited about opening this new chapter in our life. We are not closing the chapter we were in but rather putting that process on hold for possibly a later point in our lives. We feel that the infertility treatments will be less stressful and emotional after we have already been blessed with a child. We knew going into Fridays doctor appointment that we were near the end of our rope with the infertility treatments. Its been a LONG, STRESSFUL, EMOTIONAL, DRAINING few years. We finally feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel. We know that the adoption process will not be easy and will have its ups and downs, but we're looking forward to the journey that lies ahead.
Through doing research we feel that doing an international adoption will be best for us. In doing so we have looked at a number of countries and they all have their own requirements and laws. We have narrowed down our choices and feel strongly about adopting an infant from Ethiopia. I'm sure your jaw just dropped but it just feels "right". We feel at peace with this decision and hope that we have support from all of our family and friends. This process will be much easier with everyone on board with us. We are at the very beginning stages but feel that we have found the agency we would like to use. There will be many forms, more forms and even more, but in the end it will be so worth it. The process could take around 12 mos. from start to finish. What we will be working on now is talking with the agency and getting the first application submitted. After that we start the home study process, which can take a couple of months.
We have started this blog/webpage to inform and update everyone as we move along this journey. So please check back frequently for updates, news, pictures and chatter. I'm sure everyone has a lot of questions, so please ask away. This page allows you to make comments to our different posts, so use the comment feature to let us know your thoughts, questions, encouraging words, or anything you wish.
We feel that we have so much love to give and can't wait to expand our family!
Tim & Dawn
11 months ago
9 comments:
that awesome. have you decided about a girl or boy, i vote boy. and can you name him denzel. that would be super sweet, just think, denzel dwayne prust. it just flows.
D'oh!
bad news, but news with hope.
we keep (more than) one's fingers crossed.
We are so excited for you guys, just think your baby may have just been concieved or better yet already growing in a tummy! This little baby has no idea how much love is waiting for him or her here in the U.S. Our babies are going to be so close in age, or maybe even the same month! CRAZY!!!! We love you guys so much and as always our prayers are with you!
Ok you guys started a HUGE fight in our family... Bud wants a boy and Savannah wants a girl... could you get one of each please???? THANKS!
Dawn & Tim -- may your journey be one you will never forget. I just know that your son or daughter is waiting for you and we all can't wait to welcome him/her! Sending you both lots of prayers and good wishes. Thanks for keeping us all posted.
Dear Tim and Dawn,
What a wonderful decision!! This will give a whole bew feeling to the word "WAIT" ; excitement. We think that especially the international choice is fabulous. What a lucky boy or girl it will be having you two as parents!! May your journey be short and as easy as it can be. Love Udo and Ellen
Dawn,
I'm so excited for you. I pray that even now God is preparing the heart of the child that He has for you. Praying for a speedy process as well.
Dear Dawn & Tim,
I didn't know what the exciting news was all about till I got to read it all through! You guys have such an unmeasurable heart and the little angel who will end up joining your family will be blessed with all the love you already have for him/her. What a great way to share your news and thanks for making me be part of it! You will be on my prayers through this journey and I cannot wish you more than the best!
Rosario
Your journey sounds a little like ours. It's nice to know there are other couples who have considered both adoption AND invitro. Peace, acostafamilyjourney.blogspot.com
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