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.
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