Hello Everyone,
Well our holiday season has slowed done so we can concentrate on our travel adventure. Now is when the emotional roller coaster begins. We are busy trying to get the last minute details all together along with trying to spend some quality time with Collin and Tory. (Our two boys ages 6 & 9).

Some of you are probably wondering why we have decided to adopt. So here's the story. Tory was what you would call a miracle baby and a true gift from God, unfortunately we lost his twin early on into my pregnancy. After he was born our doctor recommended we have another one right away if we wanted anymore children due to medical reasons. That is when Craig told me , someday we would have more kids , they just wouldn't be biological. Once again we were on the same page. We both feel there is plenty of homeless children who need a loving family. As Collin and Tory have grown they have both commented they would like a sister or another brother. So it's now or never and that's what has brought us here today.

We have chose to do our adoption independently, which means without the help of a adoption agency. Ukraine is a country which allows couples to do this. We researched into this more and found a lady named Cathy Harris which has adopted several children of her own throughout Ukraine. With Cathy's help she has guided us through the paper work with step by step instructions on how to proceed. With her help she has made it possible for many families to find their Ukrainian angel. "She has truly been a blessing for us in the United States and for the many Ukrainian orphans wanting a place to call home."

On March of 08 we sent our dossier ( the needed paperwork) to Ukraine. Cathy set us up with a
facilitator in Ukraine and he has kept us informed throughout the year if any paperwork has expired and need of updating. We are proud of ourselves knowing we can turn over a new dossier in a matter of a few days , a far cry from how long it took us in the beginning. :) On Oct .29th we were informed by our facilitator that our dossier was submitted to the SDA (State department of adoption). Our appointment is scheduled Jan. 15th, in the afternoon.


When we meet with the SDA they will review our dossier , discuss what age of child we would like to add to our family, etc. Then they will proceed to pull a few charts of children that are up for adoption. This process takes place in Kyiv, if we choose to meet one of these children we then travel to the orphanage in their region. This is were we will struggle to keep our emotions together!! It may be the hardiest thing we ever do but we have each other and our faith will guide us.

Well enough for know. Will post again soon.