As many of you know, adopting internationally is very expensive. Many of the fees have increased due to the economy and the exchange rate with China. Also many fees increased with a new year. I have struggled with posting this because we know that God always provides for our needs. We also know that God always blesses those who bless others. It is that belief that led me to create this post.
On the left side of the home page is a new area called Chip-in. This is a way for others to be blessed as they help to bless our precious Rachel Lian. Many have asked what they can do to help us. This is the opportunity for you to be a part of a truly life changing event. A famous saying states that "Adopting 1 child never changed the world, but for that child the whole world changes". If you have ever wanted to be a part of saving a child from an orphanage but did not know how, this is it. 100% of all donations will go to directly assist in bringing Rachel home.
A partial list of Expenses:
Agency Fees: $5,000
Home Study: $2,000
International Flights: $7,000
Orphanage Donation: $5,000
In-country expenses for 14-17 days: $8,000
USCIS/Homeland Security costs: $2,000
Post Adoption Visits: $750
In addition to these we have incurred numerous expenses along the way. From gathering documents, to physicals, to trips to the State House and Houston to get documents approved. The list goes on and on and the expenses don't stop when we get home. Because Rachel is a special needs child, there are many more expenses to come. Charges for visits to the International Clinic, co-pays, English lessons, etc. add up in a hurry.
Any donation is a blessing to us, no matter the size. We believe that God has led us on this journey for the last 2 years and that he has already made provision for this expense. If you feel that he is leading you to be a part of this blessing, then please join us as we bring Rachel home.
God Bless,
The Graham's
On the left side of the home page is a new area called Chip-in. This is a way for others to be blessed as they help to bless our precious Rachel Lian. Many have asked what they can do to help us. This is the opportunity for you to be a part of a truly life changing event. A famous saying states that "Adopting 1 child never changed the world, but for that child the whole world changes". If you have ever wanted to be a part of saving a child from an orphanage but did not know how, this is it. 100% of all donations will go to directly assist in bringing Rachel home.
A partial list of Expenses:
Agency Fees: $5,000
Home Study: $2,000
International Flights: $7,000
Orphanage Donation: $5,000
In-country expenses for 14-17 days: $8,000
USCIS/Homeland Security costs: $2,000
Post Adoption Visits: $750
In addition to these we have incurred numerous expenses along the way. From gathering documents, to physicals, to trips to the State House and Houston to get documents approved. The list goes on and on and the expenses don't stop when we get home. Because Rachel is a special needs child, there are many more expenses to come. Charges for visits to the International Clinic, co-pays, English lessons, etc. add up in a hurry.
Any donation is a blessing to us, no matter the size. We believe that God has led us on this journey for the last 2 years and that he has already made provision for this expense. If you feel that he is leading you to be a part of this blessing, then please join us as we bring Rachel home.
God Bless,
The Graham's
We use Blogger.com for our blog too. The web address was completely blocked in China. Blogger/blogspot has an alternative option to post by using your email (go to Settings then Email & Mobile). Your blog has or can be created to have a specific email for posting and it makes it an entry to your post. Editing and such are not available but we posted photos and updates via email only, and by only using my Blackberry. I added an international data plan, which is prorated for only the dates you need it. Best of luck and safe travels.
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