China Adoption: “Some Choices are Really Easy”
Greg, Jane and Maya adopt Gracie.
“Tired and excited, we were told we would meet our daughter at 6:30! Four-year old Maya has been bouncing off the walls, and is now upside down in a love nest she made with her feet sticking the air. Jane is nervously moving piles of things around, and I am trying to imagine us as four." |
Guatemala Adoption: “A New Kind Of Adventure”
Charles and Ann adopt Eduardo.
“Although we are world travelers, we were scared on the flight to Guatemala—not because we were afraid the plane would go down in flames, but because we were afraid we would! We were on our way to pick up the son we had seen only in photos. What if he totally rejected us?” |
Liberia Adoption: “Our Adoption Story”
Mike and Fawna adopt Patricia and Georgina.
“Our son, a high school senior, could not wait to leave the nest. I wasn’t finished with parenting, and the idea of adoption began to come to mind more and more often.” |
Vietnam Adoption: “Life Happens”
Mark and Judy adopt Hanna.
“Our adoption journey is a living example of the saying: ‘While you’re busy making other plans, life happens.’” |
Domestic African-American Adoption: “Promise”
Karl and Carrie adopt Giselle.
“After our two sons were born, my husband and I thought our family was complete. But when our youngest son was three years old, I began yearning for a daughter.” |
Domestic Loving Options Adoption: “What It Takes”
Aaron and Amanda adopt Kendra.
“We resolved to wait until the end of January before calling the PLAN office for news, but we didn’t have to call—PLAN called us!” |
Domestic State Children Adoption:
“The Joys of Adopting Boys”
Doug and Marianne adopt Tommy and Joey
“My husband Doug and I had raised our five birth children and wanted to share our home, hearts, and family with others who needed us.” |
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