Monthly Archives: July 2011

Grant Applications, Orphan Care Packages and one more Fundraiser

What a title!  But that is what I am working on right now!  Boy this adoption journey has taken me all over the place!  From filling out paperwork for our agency, undergoing a home study, preparing a dossier, signing a … Continue reading

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Update to Post Adoption Reporting Dilemma

So, a couple posts down I was hollering about the lack of agencies in our state who handled post adoption reporting according to China’s new guidelines. I am happy to report, today I received an email from an agency in … Continue reading

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Adoption and Orphan Ministries in the Church

I would love to start one of these: Articles and Information on Adoption Ministries: SBC Adoption Advocacy Bethany Christian Services, Ministry Ideas for Adoption Ministry Stephen Curtis Chapman- Show Hope — Mobilizing the Church Andrea  

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Boy Clothes

I am so thankful for church friends!  I received four boxes of clothes from someone in my church.  Her son is a couple years older than Alex.  Wow!  What a great friend! I was able to fill Alex’s dresser with … Continue reading

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New Post Placement Requirements from China

Lord help me, but I want to bang my head in the wall!  I am so glad that I am not a cussing person….if I put in to words they way I am feeling right now, I would singe the … Continue reading

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We have LID!!!!

Yay!  July 5, 2011 is our Log in Date.  Our Dossier has been received and registered in China at the CCCWA.  We should receive our official referral or LSC in the next 2-4 months and should travel approximately 6 months … Continue reading

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Vivian’s Bunkbeds and Wall Art

I hate bunkbeds.  Did I mention….that I hate bunkbeds?  Lol.  Vivian has been after me for a bunkbed for some time now.  A friend of mine gave me a bed and when I brought it home, I realized it was … Continue reading

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Alex’s Wall Art

I couldn’t make up my mind whether I wanted to do Alex’s room in animals or trucks and planes.  I looked around for wall art that would go with his room color.  His current room is Jamaican Sky or some other such name.   … Continue reading

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