We are in the process of adopting a child with limb differences from Russia. I spent a lot of time looking a special needs photolistings. These help me to learn about different disabilities. The more I learned the more I felt some medical issues would be a good fit for our familly, while others left me feeling overwhelmed just thinking about them.
As for knowing if the child was right for us, once we read the information about her, I was overwhelmed with longing for this child-- even though Russia isn't a great fit for our family-- too much travel, too expensive, crazy paperwork, difficult region. We prayed, trusted, then stepped into the breach.
The process has been bumpy, but for all the frustration, I still feel confident and peaceful in the decision our family has made.
Good luck!
