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Originally Posted By jody moreen

Hi! I am Jody Moreen and I edit a free outreach 24 page Christian newsletter for the adoption triad called Adoption Blessings -this 24 page publication began in Spring 2000 and is available only by US mail. It shares testimonies/poems/articles by adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents of God's grace, hope and healing in adoption/adoption search/reunions. The newsletter goes out to over 800 addresses. I also welcome short testimonies/poems from those touced by adoption. To get a free copy of the current 24 page Adoption Blessings e-mail me your name/address and zipcode to Jody at:
adoption@kwom.com
Blesssings to you in your continued adoption journeys!

I also have an online group (yahoo)called Adoptees Christian Fellowship offering support, encouragement, sharing of experiences, prayer support and a daily devotion/prayer for adoptees. To receive an invitation to browse or join this group e-mail me: adoption@kwom.com

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Originally Posted By Tisha

My husband (50 yrs - cardiac patient) and I (48 yrs.) have been trying for an international adoption. Three agencies have turned us down. They feel my husband's health and his list of medications in a BIG minus for us to adopt. Ourdoctor who wrote a letter stating that we were capable of taking on the task of raising a child. We had the first agency say they could help us and then when we got an agency to do the home study, (we live in NYS and the first agency is in IN) the case worker refused to do a home study due to my husband's list of meds. as well as the fact that they are concerned because we have been on disability for so long. Our doctor was never contacted by any agency and the last one we tried was in MO and they too rejected us. I called and talked to the man who sent us the letter and he was quite terse with me, scolding me that my husband is on heavy narcotics (he is on Vicodon) and he felt our doctor was "irresponsible" for stating that my husband was able to be a parent, both physically and emotionally. Our doctor stated that my husbsand's health is "good". I was once again told that that's impossible, with the list of medications my husband is on that he in no way is healthy! We have literally put our lives on hold for 10 years to help take care of my brother who passed on 1/1/2000 - it was a very long terminal illness. I feel very devastated and I wish someone could help us or guide us into the right direction. We have a deep faith and we need all the support and prayers that we can get. Thank you!

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Originally Posted By Elizabeth

Trisha, I'm sorry about the problems you keep runnning into. Is it Korea that you are looking into? I know they are strict about health issues (my husband and I are looking into Korea at this moment, and need prayer). I'm wondering, since many countries allow single mothers to adopt, as long as your health is stable (and you would be the mother!), why does your husband's health matter so tremendously? It makes no sense when at any time after you have adopted you could find out you have cancer or something, then what, do they take your child away from you? Try calling Bethany Christian Services, and tell them the problems you have had. I understand the leading of the Lord, and you know He will provide a way, you just have to be diligent in finding what He wants. The people at Bethany I have talked with are kind and seem understanding and willing to help. Let me know how this all turned out. babler@saintmail.net