(As dictated by Jason to Nicole... additional comments by Nicole in parenthesis) Image from Bethany Christian Services website.
We drove to St. Louis, Missouri on October 20, 2009 to learn about the Bethany Christian Services Adoption Agency. This agency along with Children's' Hope International are the main international adoption agencies we are considering. It was a long drive.
We were thankfully able to use a GPS from the Kleinsteibers! (Thank you) I (Jason) did however think I know better than the GPS, but it was nice to see the checkered flag at the end and a time of arrival!
We learned about various types of adoption. This meeting was well organized and very informational and worth the trip. It was also required if we do decide to apply through the Christian Service.
Afterwards Molly (who rode along) begged us to stop at McDonald's, where she quickly devoured a cheeseburger (minus the onions). (We did not arrive home until 12:30, which as all know is far past Jason's bedtime.)
Soon we will follow up with both Children's' hope and Bethany and work towards making a decision as to which agency we will use as we pursue our international adoption.
Stayed tuned for further info. (Please feel free to leave a comment if you have worked with these agencies or know people who have or just to give us your advice! )
Here are the websites for the two agencies:
http://www.childrenshopeint.org/
http://www.bethany.org/
JASON
let us know as soon as you decide! glad molly gets to be a part of the process too! :)
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