tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363017428745011472.post3463813732573251649..comments2018-04-10T21:40:20.766-07:00Comments on Legacy of Love: New DayMaxwell mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15460576169473902536noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363017428745011472.post-92084837600243882182013-05-02T10:31:12.873-07:002013-05-02T10:31:12.873-07:00Thank you for the encouragement auntie Camille. My...Thank you for the encouragement auntie Camille. My friend Haley is adopting fromt he same country as us and she wrote a blog on the cost breakdown <br /><br />http://thebuhmanbunch.blogspot.com/2013/04/adoption-cost-breakdown.html <br /><br />There are just so many costs!!<br /><br />We are both doing independent adoptions so our costs are a little less then a family would pay who adopts from a country that requires them to use an agency. I still think it ridiculous that it costs as much as it does and yes, alot of the money often goes to feed corrupt governments, but that is why we see it as a ransom. Orphans are held captive due to simply being born into the family, country or the situation they were given.<br /><br />It is heartbreaking. <br /><br />There really is no easy answer. It's super hard and it requires all your time, hearts, commitment, and finances, but we believe the redemption of a child is worth whatever it costs and God will never forsake His His children :)<br /><br />Love and miss you guys!Maxwell mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460576169473902536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363017428745011472.post-56464696132013915402013-05-02T10:08:18.228-07:002013-05-02T10:08:18.228-07:00I heard once that if every church in America would...I heard once that if every church in America would help one family in their church adopt a child, and help that family to raise that child,(not really raise but give needed help and support), there wouldn't be any children left in America in the foster system that are available for adoption. I'm so happy for what you're doing! When I can, I'll send a check too :) I can't really understand why these countries, and America, don't just give these children away instead of using it to feed their funds. I can see a background check and a few references, but it should be way easier, and cheaper than it is. Those that really would like them are the ones that can't afford their expense. And yet, I would pay anything to have one of my children, even if it cost a million dollars! Somehow I would find the money. It's still too bad others want to get rich off of putting a child in a family. After going through this, Natalie, are they asking too much or is it reasonable? Maybe I don't get it. Anyway, I am thrilled for you!!!The K. Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675796170138967108noreply@blogger.com