For those of you who are interested in our adoption process, here's the scoop:
We have selected our organization, America World Adoption Association.
We have selected our country: Rwanda
We have selected the gender: Boy
and the age: Less than 6 months old
We want so badly to jump into the "official" process, but need to wait until I get a job so we can afford it!
I am not going to get a job for the summer since we have so many youth group events/trips and family vacations planned.
SO, if all goes according to plan (and things rarely do!) we will submit our official application in September.
Since we decided to adopt in November, this year has been a good lesson on patience and waiting on the Lord. I want so badly to bring our baby home, but know that it is all in God's hands and in His timing.
In the meanwhile, we've met (via the internet) other families who have gone down this path, or are currently going through the process. Hearing their stories gives us something to look forward to!
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Pat and Meredith Watkins--Proud parents of our rambunctious 2-yr. old, Reaghan Grace! Hoping to soon be parents of a baby boy from Rwanda, and trusting God to continue to build our family. Serving God through youth ministry, raising our family, and "doing life" with our extended family and friends.
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- Pat and Meredith Watkins
- Berwyn, Illinois, United States
- Pat is a junior high youth pastor in Berwyn, Il. He loves movies, sports, video games & sports.
Meredith will be an R.N. in June, and is trusting God to lead her to the right employment. She enjoys cooking (when she has time), leading worship, singing, and crafts.
Reaghan is a 2 year old sweetheart who is bold, courageous, outgoing, artistic, and funny. She is currently learning to use the potty and hop. Reaghan loves animals, especially dogs. She also loves to bake with Daddy, paint, and go to the zoo.
Bailey and Bella are our 3 year old mutts who are cuddly and gentle. Bailey is overprotective and Bella is fun loving.
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We are currently in the process of adopting from Rwanda (we just applied)! I have enjoyed reading your blog and wanted you to know that I have started a Twibe on Twitter for anyone who has adopted from Rwanda or is currently in the process. It will serve as a sort of "network" for all those Rwanda adoption families. Feel free to pass the link along to any other families you come across:
Just started a Twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/AdoptingfromRwanda . . . to join!
Blessings to you and yours as you journey down this road~ Kelly
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