No - not a baby, but an adopted teen! Recently, I've been feeling a lot like when we were expecting our 1st three boys - waiting, advice, waiting, doctors, waiting, preparing, waiting, asking questions, .... You get the idea! A lot is similar to me, but a lot is different. The babies were not waiting far away for us to come and bring them home. They hadn't spent years apart from us. Waiting is always hard, but this waiting seems to have a bit more sadness. Every day is a day closer to being together, but it is also a day without hugs, smiles, and knowing about where he is and what his day was like. Waiting encourages me to trust God more for what I have no control over though and that is a relief.
While we wait, we fill out forms and make payments - for fingerprints, criminal and child abuse checks, adoption fees, motor vehicle records, and many, many more! It does make me feel like I'm doing something while I wait....
Some wonderful things have happened since my last post! We have called our son in Eastern Europe, and can do so every week! We can occasionally reach him with an email. We have sent a small package that he should receive any day now. Two more friends have donated toward his visit at Christmas. Another friend has a new fundraising idea.
If you want to help us to bring our 4th child home as soon as possible, please choose any of the below options to contribute to that effort. Questions are welcome at our email pittcrew1@comcast.net.
*Fees due (and how to donate):
1. Christmas visit/hosting through New Horizons
http://www.active.com/donate/Christmas2011/ourvitaly
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
2. Adoption agency case management/dossier coordination fee
ARS
8 South Main Street, P.O. Box 201
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption) N
**NOT currently tax deductible if that makes a difference
3. Home study/post-placement fee of
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
4. Hosting Adoption Fees
New Horizons for Children, Inc.
3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 708
Acworth, GA 30101
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Hosting/Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
4. To contribute directly to our personal adoption account (NOT tax deductible): use Paypal by clicking on the donate button on the side of the blog. This will go toward whatever the current expenses/fees are.
5. Please pray that the Home Study pieces will come together and be approved quickly so that we can bring V. home ASAP.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Adoption Progress and Needs - Where are we?
Well, a week since the last update finds us making slow, but steady progress. Here is the latest:
Yahoo!
*a bunk bed donated for N and V's room :)
*4 friends have stepped up to help coordinate different fundraisers (more about these soon!)
*we were able to email V. and he can respond occasionally, so he knows that we are thinking of him
*a care package should arrive to V. from us by the end of August - wish I could see his face
*tech-help from a friend to set up the paypal button
*Home Study paperwork slowly getting turned in - once piece at a time
*First babysitting-for-donation evening is scheduled with 2 cuties
Next steps and needs
*Currently focused on getting our Home Study completed!!!!
*Fees due (and how to donate):
1. Adoption agency case management/dossier coordination fee $1,500
ARS
8 South Main Street, P.O. Box 201
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption) N
**NOT currently tax deductible if that makes a difference
2. Home study/post-placement fee of $2,300
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
3. Summer Hosting/Adoption Fee of $2,500
New Horizons for Children, Inc.
3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 708
Acworth, GA 30101
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Hosting/Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
4. To contribute directly to our personal adoption account (NOT tax deductible): use Paypal by clicking on the donate button on the side of the blog. This will go toward whatever the current expenses/fees are.
5. Please pray that the Home Study pieces will come together and be approved quickly so that we can bring V. home ASAP.
Love to each of you,
Sue and the crew
Yahoo!
*a bunk bed donated for N and V's room :)
*4 friends have stepped up to help coordinate different fundraisers (more about these soon!)
*we were able to email V. and he can respond occasionally, so he knows that we are thinking of him
*a care package should arrive to V. from us by the end of August - wish I could see his face
*tech-help from a friend to set up the paypal button
*Home Study paperwork slowly getting turned in - once piece at a time
*First babysitting-for-donation evening is scheduled with 2 cuties
Next steps and needs
*Currently focused on getting our Home Study completed!!!!
*Fees due (and how to donate):
1. Adoption agency case management/dossier coordination fee $1,500
ARS
8 South Main Street, P.O. Box 201
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption) N
**NOT currently tax deductible if that makes a difference
2. Home study/post-placement fee of $2,300
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
3. Summer Hosting/Adoption Fee of $2,500
New Horizons for Children, Inc.
3950 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 708
Acworth, GA 30101
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Hosting/Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
4. To contribute directly to our personal adoption account (NOT tax deductible): use Paypal by clicking on the donate button on the side of the blog. This will go toward whatever the current expenses/fees are.
5. Please pray that the Home Study pieces will come together and be approved quickly so that we can bring V. home ASAP.
Love to each of you,
Sue and the crew
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Adoption Announcement!
Yes, it is true! Our family is hoping to add another member! We are trying to adopt an older child, so want to speed through the process as fast as possible in order to "make up for lost time."
Keepin' it Simple refers to a few things:
1. I am not a tech-wizard, so if this actually posts, it will be shocking!
2. Time is limited, so instead of trying to spiff things up here, I'll just give you the basics. I trust that you'll excuse the lack of fun and adornment, but look forward to our progress.
3. Adoption is expensive and we need help to move quickly.
4. Instead of "bothering" folks who aren't interested in our story/needs in a more broad way, I am going to be really straight-forward here for people who choose to read it. I'll update the steps and the needs. Those who want to be involved, welcome! Those who don't, it is okay :) Probably need to find another blog though, cause that is our focus here :). Just want to be up front and honest.
Also, if you have specific questions about the adoption, feel free to email pittcrew1@comcast.net. We are at the stage of the process where we can't publicly say much in detail about the child. Please assist in that by making only private comments for now.
So.... first off - we are working through approval and home study stages. We need the following most urgently. If you want to contribute, any amount is appreciated!
1. Adoption agency case management/dossier coordination fee $1,500
ARS
8 South Main Street, P.O. Box 201
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption) N
**NOT currently tax deductible if that makes a difference
2. Home study/post-placement fee of $2,300
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
3. To contribute directly to our personal adoption account (NOT tax deductible): use Paypal by clicking on the donate button on the side of the blog. This will go toward whatever the current expenses/fees are.
Simply grateful, Sue and crew
Keepin' it Simple refers to a few things:
1. I am not a tech-wizard, so if this actually posts, it will be shocking!
2. Time is limited, so instead of trying to spiff things up here, I'll just give you the basics. I trust that you'll excuse the lack of fun and adornment, but look forward to our progress.
3. Adoption is expensive and we need help to move quickly.
4. Instead of "bothering" folks who aren't interested in our story/needs in a more broad way, I am going to be really straight-forward here for people who choose to read it. I'll update the steps and the needs. Those who want to be involved, welcome! Those who don't, it is okay :) Probably need to find another blog though, cause that is our focus here :). Just want to be up front and honest.
Also, if you have specific questions about the adoption, feel free to email pittcrew1@comcast.net. We are at the stage of the process where we can't publicly say much in detail about the child. Please assist in that by making only private comments for now.
So.... first off - we are working through approval and home study stages. We need the following most urgently. If you want to contribute, any amount is appreciated!
1. Adoption agency case management/dossier coordination fee $1,500
ARS
8 South Main Street, P.O. Box 201
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption) N
**NOT currently tax deductible if that makes a difference
2. Home study/post-placement fee of $2,300
Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(note Bryan/Suzan Peterson Adoption)
**This option IS tax deductible for direct contributions.
3. To contribute directly to our personal adoption account (NOT tax deductible): use Paypal by clicking on the donate button on the side of the blog. This will go toward whatever the current expenses/fees are.
Simply grateful, Sue and crew
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