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We're in contact with our foster family and luckily, they've never asked for anything other than photos and updates on our DD. I say luckily because I know I would have to say "no" to requests for money. We have given them money in the past and do send a generous amount each Christmas to them as our Christmas gift because we know it helps them buy gifts and food and celebrate the holiday but, I would be wary if they asked for the money. I agree with what others have stated that I am grateful for what our foster family did for our daughter...they created a loving, family environment for her during the 14 months of our adoption process but, it was a job for them that they were paid for and I don't feel I should be obligated to them the rest of our lives for doing it. I draw the line at feeling obligated and them asking me for money. Me giving them a gift is something totally different.
Go with your heart! You have to do whatever makes you feel good on the inside!
Jeanne
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Jeanne 
11/05 decided to switch countries from Ukraine to Guatemala
11/23/05 accepted referral for beautiful baby girl born Nov. 9th.
12/15/05 dossier to Guatemala
1/15/06 DNA matched and we are in Family Court
1/25/06 embassy receives DNA
2/23-2/27 beautiful visit trip!
3/10/06 contacted senator's office about preapproval.
4/21/06 got PREAPPROVAL! Yippeeeee! 
8/18/06 FINALLY IN PGN
8/25/06 ooops....our mistake! NOT in PGN! 
9/4/06 Okay! NOW we're IN PGN!
12/19/06
OUT OUT OUT of PGN! Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH! 
1/10/07 new birth certificate issued
1/17/07 PINK!!! Appt is 1/23/07 Thank you God! 
Finally home in Kentucky! 1/29/07
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