Our Story

When our son Jack was born with Down syndrome, we found out we had a lot to learn. Not just about the best way to nuture our child so he would grow up as healthy as possible, but about the whole world of special needs. One thing we learned, children born in some countries who have special needs generally don't go home with their mom & dad. They go to baby orphanages. We have decided to adopt one of these little angels, a beautiful girl with Down syndrome. We found our new daughter through an organization called Reece's Rainbow. They advocate for these little ones, trying to get them into the arms of their forever families. Please go visit. There is a button on the left. These children will touch your heart.







Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The social worker was here!

And she spoke to all of us, walked around our home, filled out papework and checked what we had already written. Our portion of the homestudy is DONE!!! As soon as her part is done, we can send it off to USCIS and get a federal fingerprint appt, then finish compiling documents for our dossier, submit all of that to Dashlyn's country, and wait for a travel date! I know it sounds like a lot, but after all the stuff we did to complete the homestudy, this feels like we're getting close to traveling! Oh my. So exciting. And scary. Time to get a few more things done so we can hurry up and wait. :D
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3 comments:

  1. BulldogmaMay 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    One step closer! How wonderful! I have a favor to ask you... Although we would love to adopt through Reece's Rainbow, we are not financially able to. I'm on a mission to help bring as many of these angels home as possible! I have started a new fund raising campaign that does not require people to donate money - you can see more info at:
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ask-ABC-to-Help-a-Great-Cause-DWTS-her/117812571592627

    100 percent of the profits from this effort will be given to Reece's Rainbow to help people just like you to bring home your beautiful babies!! Can you help me spread the word??

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  2. ErinLMay 19, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    That's a big step! I can't wait to see her in your arms!

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  3. TamiMay 21, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Thank you for the comment and your prayers...it has been very difficult dealing with this.

    Your Dashlyn is precious, I can't wait to see her home with her family!

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