our journey...

began several years ago.
before our own children were born.
before we even had a glimpse of parenthood, we knew in our hearts that adoption would be a part of our family someday.
someday is approaching and it can't get here soon enough!

why china: over the past 10 years, my family and i have traveled back and forth to china, sharing our heart and love for our savior. (recent trip blogs: 2008, 2009) it was during these many trips, that the chinese people captured my heart. my husband and i moved to china shortly after we were married and it was during that time i saw first hand the faces of so many little girls living in orphanages. it was heartbreaking to hold and play with them, knowing their future wasn't as bright as their youth. many having minor physical issues that, in my opinion, only made them more endearing and unique. i can't help but adopt my daughter from china. my life isn't complete without her.

our current status:
- we have chosen an adoption agency: Living Hope Adoptions.
- we will soon schedule: our home study
- after the home study: we hope to apply for loans and grants to help fund our adoption
- in an effort to bring our daughter home sooner, i will be setting up a store so that we can help raise money by making and selling goods. all ideas welcome ;) i have a few cooking in my ever working brain matter. does anyone know how to do screen printing?? maybe google knows how :)
-time frame: phase 1- home study and lots of paperwork = 6months. phase 2- dossier given to china and wait time until child chosen = 2 years.