[SingleMama2B]

Hi "JimPol".... I looked into domestic foster to adopt program here in NJ several years before the opportunity came to host my DD from Russia. I was very discouraged! I was told that being single, and wanting a younger child, that I would be on the LONG list. Also, the foster to adopt program, just knowing that I could raise a child for up to 5 years, and then that child could be taken away (when the parent(s) got their act(s) together, etc.) would BREAK my heart. I had talked to several people that did this program.... some it worked beautifully, and the others, their hearts still ache.... Selfishly, I knew I couldn't do this. I looked into several countries, and after 3 years of research, and for one reason or another, I had to let go of this dream of being a Mommy. Then, out of the blue, a phone call came from my sister, and she had been asked to join a Russian Orphan Summer Hosting Program!!! Within 16 hours, I faxed my initial paperwork to host, and the rest is HISTORY!!! I would go back to Russia to expand my family (if I could financially swing it) in a HeartBeat... even with all of the changing Laws, delays, etc. That is just me....

Blessings..................