As you will quickly learn, writing/blogging is not my forte, but it is a great way to keep friends and family all around the world well-informed. So I will do my best to post as progess is being made (if my four kiddos and eletricity allow).
Being that we are in the beginning stages of this adoption, people have asked us a lot of great questions in regards ways to help, where we are in the process, our timeline, etc. So over the next couple weeks, I will try to answer those frequently asked questions. If you have any specific questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section or contact me personally (jodietoews@gmail.com).
Question #1: How can we help?
After announcing that we had begun the adoption process, we have received such an outpouring of support and encouragement. Thank you! Thank you for not only showing an interest in the process but also desiring to walk this journey with us.
Here are the main ways that you can help at this time:
#1: Prayer - Pray that God would direct each step of this process and that we would have wisdom to navigate the details of a domestic US adoption while living overseas. The adoption process is thorough and time-consuming. The time which is needed to meet these requirements is compounded by living overseas. Please pray that we would not grow discouraged when the progress seems slow and that we would trust in God's perfect timing.
#2: Finances - Adoption related costs can easily total up to $35,000 or more. Expenses include (but aren't limited to) fees for application, training, home study, travel, matching, placement, post placement and the legal process. There are a variety of ways to cover these costs. In addition to applying for adoption grants, we have also begun an online fundraiser through Adopt Together. If you are interested in helping in this way, please click on the link below where tax deductible donations can be made.
Adopt Together: Toews Family Adoption Fundraiser
http://adopttogether.org/families/?fundraiser=toews-family-adoption.
Stay tuned for Question #2: Where are you in the process?.
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