sueven

I also have no experience in foreign adoption but have adopted from foster care. He is the light of my life. I can not imagine my life without him. The bio child closest to him is 18 years older than he is.

If you don't want a baby the adoption process is quicker and cheaper.

sueven

I also have no experience in foreign adoption but have adopted from foster care. He is the light of my life. I can not imagine my life without him. The bio child closest to him is 18 years older than he is.

If you don't want a baby the adoption process is quicker and cheaper.

peabee

ewesful, bless you for helping battered women. we have a family member who has fostered children for decades. she currently has 2 boys, brothers, since they were very young. their mother endured many serious beatings from her husband. i know people who've adopted from romania, russia, china. their children have various mental and physical issues. as someone said, adoption is not for the faint of heart (generally speaking).

my husband and i chose to adopt from the foster care system in the u.s. it was ok with us that she was not a newborn. i know this is important to some people. our daughter is doing well, there are challenges.

think carefully, pray earnestly.

dphelps

I have had no adoption experience either but would like to commend you on your wonderful heart. I have to agree that if you leave this in His hands, He will surely guide you on the right path.I admire you greatly for even considering this path. My prayers are with you and I feel certain you will see the path to take clearly in time. Hope it is soon. May God bless.

Akes

My son & daughter in law adopted 2 girls from China, the second in 2003 through the Holt Agency out of Washington State. It took them lots of steps but it is well worth the effort. I don't know what China is doing now. I heard they are more strict with the adoptions but it would be a start looking into it. My granddaughters are so adjusted and very active. For us and our family there is no difference.

LucyInTheSky

I know what I've heard about international adoption is to adopt locally. We have just as many kids with nothing and in need of love in the States as in other countries. Plus, I'd imagine, it would be easier to adopt from the States than from Japan/etc. Either way, you are doing a wonderful service and mitzvah (good deed) in adopting someone who needs you. Good luck!

LucyInTheSky

Good suggestion. And with being foster parents, you can help more children as you give them a loving environment and security temporarily until a permanent home is found. So you can help more kids

OHSue

Why don't you try doing foster care first, it will give the kids a chance to get a feel for sharing their mom, and give you a chance to see how well you can handle another kid in the house. It may not have the glamour of adopting a child from another country, but you dont' have to go far from home to find a child in need.

Sharonsews

We went through many trials with IVF - no luck, more health issues. God sent a patron into the library with a crying child that I could not go see to. This led to many conversations and this led me to my son. He was local in a foster home. 11 years later, I would do it all again. Local or abroad. Good luck - pm if you want to chat. I know that helps some.

fairydawn

If you find you are not able to adopt because of finances or other reasons, consider sponsoring a child from another country. We are empty nesters with all five children and ten grands still close to home but wanted to reach out and help another child. This way we not only help a child but the whole family too. We are sponsoring through Mission of Mercy if you want to check them out.