Don't panic. We're not talking about getting six all at one time, but in the future it may end up being six in all. We found out last week that Sasha and Anton's dad still has primary custody of them. The authorities are in the process of terminatig his parental rights, but we don't know how long this process will take. Then after his rights are teminated, they will have to spend a year on the waiting list in Ukraine before they're elgible for international adoption. The lawyer says this process could be as long as 1-2 years or more. We're not ready to close the door on adopting Sasha and Anton and we're going to wait it out. We are hoping to be able to see them and talk to them when we go to Ukraine. We want them to know that we're willing to wait for them, but if a Ukrainian family wants to adopt them during that one year waiting period, we would support whatever decision they make. Ultimately we want them to be happy and in a permanent family. Whether God plans for that to be with us or with another family, we'll have to wait and see. So we are laying this at the feet of Jesus and we will be patient and wait to see what comes, but I would be dishonest if I didn't admit that I'm hoping His plan lies with us.
The lawyer asked us to please consider and pray about Artem and his two younger siblings. They are clear and ready to be adopted. He sent us this picture yesterday of the three of them and we were instantly in love. We don't even know their names yet! They are 9, 10, & 11. We think the route God is leading us in right now is to adopt Oleg, Artem, and his two siblings. That will give us 3 girls and 3 boys!
This can happen very quickly (in the world of interntional adoption). Once we get the home study completed and submitted to the proper authorities in Ukraine, we're talking about being in Ukraine in 3-4 months after! That means we really have to get the ball rolling on fund raising. First thing is completing the home study. That cost $1500. If we can find 100 people to donate $15 each, we'll have it covered. Once the home study is completed, we will then qualify to start applying for grants. Please be praying for us and if you feel so led, make a donation of just $15 toward our home study cost.
Thanks to everyone who is helping us on this journey!
Artem, his sister, & his brother
This can happen very quickly (in the world of interntional adoption). Once we get the home study completed and submitted to the proper authorities in Ukraine, we're talking about being in Ukraine in 3-4 months after! That means we really have to get the ball rolling on fund raising. First thing is completing the home study. That cost $1500. If we can find 100 people to donate $15 each, we'll have it covered. Once the home study is completed, we will then qualify to start applying for grants. Please be praying for us and if you feel so led, make a donation of just $15 toward our home study cost.
Thanks to everyone who is helping us on this journey!
Holliday Family Adoption Fund
3132 Fitzgerald Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
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