The desert-like temperatures of the heat wave we've just experienced provide an effective analogy for the current state of our adoption news. High temperatures buckle pavement, scorch lawns, and force all creatures to seek the support of shade and hydration.
Similarly, monetary challenges, the uncertainty of governmental actions, and timelines outside of our control create their own weathering wave.
The expense of adoption is impacted by many variables; country, agencies, number of children, etc. Funds we've invested in our adoption process of the past are of no use - A new journey equals new fees. Our hope has been to raise the $50,000+ necessary to complete the adoption and bring the girls home. Through a series of grant applications, networking, fundraising, and saving, this will hopefully be a reality.
We sincerely want to thank those of you who have supported the girls to date. Please know that the immense need remains. Although we've sought support from outside sources, responses have not been as encouraging as we'd hoped. We remain steadfast and continue to search for opportunities to gather together the funds necessary for continuing the journey.
Heat waves pass as fronts roll in. Rains can soothe, average temperatures restore, and a sense of normalcy returns. Whether you are keeping us in your thoughts, saying a prayer on the girls' behalf, or sending us ideas for fundraising, you are helping to calm and sustain us. Many thanks.
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