Kimberly and I have been so overwhelmed by the support, encouragement, and congratulations we have received regarding our adoption process. Colleagues, family members, and friends have been nothing but positive.
One of the questions we have been asked is, "So how long will it take?" That is a good question. Each adoption is individual; our packet says Hungary adoptions take 12-24 months. But from what we can tell, the total time is closer to one year than to two.
Kim and I are excited to see what God is going to do with this process.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. --Ephesians 3:21-22
Hungary fact of the day: Most of the children are of Caucasian or Roma descent.
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-Gareth
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Ok, so we're not pregnant. HOWEVER, we have officially begun our adoption journey! Last Monday (February 18), our social worker performed our first home study interview. Our home study will consist of four interviews over the course of five months. During this particular interview, the social worker did a home tour, and Gareth and I answered a number of questions about our marriage and reasons for adopting.
As stated in our "About Me" section, Gareth and I made a covenant to adopt even before we were married. I was adopted, and Gareth and I want to do the same for a child. Those in Christ have been adopted into his family, not because of merit, but because of His pursuit of us. God feels very strongly about caring for those who cannot care for themselves. Isaiah 1:17 says, "...learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause." We also believe that even if Christian families are not specifically called to adopt children into their homes, they can still be a part of the ministry of prayer and support.
We searched through many adoption agencies and found some good ones. A friend of ours recommended Lifeline Children's Services. As Gareth and I perused the Lifeline website, he told me he had a peace about this agency, and we should go for it. So in November 2012, we mailed in our application and were approved!
We were faced with the decision of international or domestic adoption. This was an easy choice, because couples must be married for three years to adopt domestically through Lifeline. After considering several countries, we were led to Hungary.
Now, many people assume we are not able to have biological children. Please know that we still plan on having biological children. One of Hungary's requirements for adoption is that the adoptee must be younger than the youngest child currently in the family. And since we have not started a biological family, this is where Gareth and I felt the Lord was leading us.
This blog will keep readers updated on our adoption journey and its progress. It will help our friends and readers know how to help through prayer, fundraising, and donations.
Thank you for reading! We appreciate your subscription to The Bonner Adoption Journey.
Ok, so we're not pregnant. HOWEVER, we have officially begun our adoption journey! Last Monday (February 18), our social worker performed our first home study interview. Our home study will consist of four interviews over the course of five months. During this particular interview, the social worker did a home tour, and Gareth and I answered a number of questions about our marriage and reasons for adopting.
As stated in our "About Me" section, Gareth and I made a covenant to adopt even before we were married. I was adopted, and Gareth and I want to do the same for a child. Those in Christ have been adopted into his family, not because of merit, but because of His pursuit of us. God feels very strongly about caring for those who cannot care for themselves. Isaiah 1:17 says, "...learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause." We also believe that even if Christian families are not specifically called to adopt children into their homes, they can still be a part of the ministry of prayer and support.
We searched through many adoption agencies and found some good ones. A friend of ours recommended Lifeline Children's Services. As Gareth and I perused the Lifeline website, he told me he had a peace about this agency, and we should go for it. So in November 2012, we mailed in our application and were approved!
We were faced with the decision of international or domestic adoption. This was an easy choice, because couples must be married for three years to adopt domestically through Lifeline. After considering several countries, we were led to Hungary.
Now, many people assume we are not able to have biological children. Please know that we still plan on having biological children. One of Hungary's requirements for adoption is that the adoptee must be younger than the youngest child currently in the family. And since we have not started a biological family, this is where Gareth and I felt the Lord was leading us.
This blog will keep readers updated on our adoption journey and its progress. It will help our friends and readers know how to help through prayer, fundraising, and donations.
Thank you for reading! We appreciate your subscription to The Bonner Adoption Journey.
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