tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41760666952104426052011-11-27T16:08:24.328-08:00Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Matthew 10:14A Message From Carl and LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04059468922134064601noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4176066695210442605.post-11258584836727325592009-07-21T21:08:00.000-07:002009-07-21T21:08:04.743-07:00

One of the most gut wrenching parts of adoption for new beginners is the adoption home study.  It scared my wife and me, and every couple that I have talked to that has been there.  Like most things in life, the home study was not as bad as it seemed.  There are some simple things that you should know to get ready for the home study. First, the home study is not an indictment against you.  All

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When it comes to adoption, remember that this is an investment that you have made into the life of a child. To help make this affordable, don't leave any money on the table. The IRS allows you the opportunity to deduct the cost of your adoption up to $12,150.00 (as of 2009). This can be done over the course of five years. Here are some things you need to know.Keep Good RecordsKeep track of all

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Keeping an adoption journal is a wonderful way to document the amazing journey down the road to finalizing an adoption. The journal can be shared with family and friends and help make everyone part of the process. This is especially a great idea if you already have children. It gives them a head start in the bonding process. There are websites like adoption journals.org that allow you to keep

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As an associate pastor I am always looking for effective ministry opportunities that truly change the lives of people. As a father who has seen the wonderful blessing that adoption is first hand, I can think of no more powerful ministry than helping a loving Christian family share themselves with a child who needs the love that family provides. What better way for the local church to minster

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Adoption is the most wonderful calling that has ever been placed in the lives of my wife and myself. Our first answer to the call resulted in the addition to our family my son, and being a father to him has been the most wonderful experience of my life. It is time that we go down this road of adventure again.One of the most prohibitive things in adoptions is cost. There are many people who

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