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Title: Adoption
Post by: a.b. on August 28, 2003, 02:29:53 AM
Hi, I'm wondering if are there any adoption success stories out there.  Please share your testimony with me.  Thanx! :)


Title: Re:Adoption
Post by: atheist on August 28, 2003, 10:18:34 AM
Our family adopted a little boy from India, I guess about 9 years ago, now.  Sham(now Shawn) was 6 when he came to America, he is 15 now.  In the beginning, he had quite a tough time with subjects that required English and grammar, but we worked with him as much as possible.  He still has a bit of trouble with reading comprehension, but he just got accepted to the automobile mechanics training program at the county vocational school.  We are glad he was able to fit into our family so easily.  There were some challenges, but overall, he's in a great place.  

We went through Holt International (http://www.holtintl.org/flash/) for the adoption.


Title: Re:Adoption
Post by: suzie on August 29, 2003, 04:27:17 PM
Nice story atheist. What a challenge to take an "older" child on alone, but from another country !  It sounds like you did a great job with him.  


Title: Re:Adoption
Post by: a.b. on September 03, 2003, 10:52:19 PM
Atheist, if you don't mind, would you tell me about the process you went through and how much did it cost?  Your feedback is appreciated.


Title: Re:Adoption
Post by: Willowbirch on September 04, 2003, 03:52:56 AM
Our friends recently went through a long (and testing) adoption process...but it was worth it! They now have a lovely little girl named Emma from Liberia, they don't know her age but the pediatrician suggested between 5-6 years. She's proving to be a delight - and a handful, lol!


Title: Re:Adoption
Post by: atheist on September 04, 2003, 08:35:49 AM
Atheist, if you don't mind, would you tell me about the process you went through and how much did it cost?  Your feedback is appreciated.

My parents know the details.  I will find out the exact numbers for you if I can.  


Title: Re:Adoption
Post by: a.b. on February 23, 2004, 09:49:50 PM
Willowbirch, what adoption agency did your friend use?