International Adoption Stories
Jim and Jane
Cooper and Kara, home from Russia 10/08
For Jane and Jim of Texas, the idea of adoption had never been a subject of daily conversation; with so many other tasks at hand, the time just never seemed right. When the couple was unable to conceive biologically, though, Jane began researching international and domestic adoption programs. Although Jim appeared less interested in the topic while Jane continued research, the tables turned quickly when Jim encountered friends from high school who had teenaged children themselves. ...
John and Kate
Ivan, home from Russia 12/07
The decision to adopt was never a difficult one for Kate and John, now the proud parents of 22-month-old Ivan. But their choice of domestic adoption was quickly put to the wayside, as the two realized that international adoption was for them. During the final trip to Russia, Kate and John spent their first Christmas with Ivan—and realized just how much reason they had to celebrate. ...
Justin and Cathleen
Landon, home from Kazakhstan 12/08
Dear Landon, Where do we start and how do we put our thoughts into words about the miracle we found in you? Born worlds apart, we are thankful to God for joining us together. For ten years we were married and prayed that God would bless us with children. We could never have planned our life more perfectly nor imagine that we would wait ten years for the precious blessing of you. And you were definitely worth the wait. God had our life perfectly planned for you and your life perfectly planned for us. We both have an adoption story in totally different ways. ...
Chris and Tracey
Abrahm home from Ethiopia 2/08
After having joined their biological families 12 years ago, Tracey and Chris thoroughly enjoyed time spent with their family of six. A few years ago, however, the couple wondered whether they should expand their family and have another child to love, which is when their hearts were led to adoption. With an indifference to domestic or international adoption, the two took their social worker’s recommendation and decided to adopt from Ethiopia. A short nine months after beginning the process, Tracey and Chris have a new family member, an appreciation of African culture, and a fresh perspective on life. ...
Benjamin and Joanna
Mikias home from Ethiopia 6/07
Since we’ve been married, our discussions of having a family always seemed to include both biological and adopted children. Adoption (both domestic and international) has played a large role in the growth of both of our families, so starting our own family in this way seemed natural. After doing some research, we were drawn to adopting from Africa. This was mostly because of the tremendous need for adoptive parents in this part of the world. We wanted to be parents, and there are millions of children in Africa that need parents. It seemed like an easy decision for us. ...
