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, August 31, 2010

Always a Problem

So a preliminary review of our dossier has uncovered yet another problem.  Fortunately, not one that is a permanent problem, and the forms have been re-done already.  They will need to be re-apostilled, but I will do that when we get our magic I171-H form and have that apostilled.  At least I can’t screw that one up.  I have had moments of absolute despair of never getting this done.  I hope one day it will be done, all the papers will go to EE, we will go see our completely unaware princess, we will be allowed to bring her home, and I will bawl my head off as soon as we touch American soil.

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  1. DeniseAugust 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    And I will be bawling right along with you :) Once again, yesterday I asked Ella where on her friend poster that Dasha was and she pointed right to her :) Soul sisters!!! Sorry about all the headaches....just remember, she will be worth it!!

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  2. Akarol25August 31, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    I'm SOOOOO GLAD I'm not the ONLY ONE that feels like this!!!!!!!

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  3. Mom2FourLittleEsAugust 31, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Oh man! Glad you got it fixed! I hope your 171H gets to you SOON!!!

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  4. Ellen StumboAugust 31, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Yes, yes you will bawl as soon as you touch American soil...or your airport at least! When I heard the "15 minutes and we will be arriving in Minneapolis" I began to sob. The plane was QUIET and I could hear myself crying, but I just could not stop!

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