My family is growing

We started this journey because we wanted to add to our family. Little did we know that not only would we be adding a new child to our family, we would be adding three aunt for him as well. I've introduced my son, now let me introduce my new sisters.

I designed this myself. What do you think?

Nicole is a Case Manager at Children's House International. I think her title should be Super Awesome Amazing Hand Holding Paper Pushing Question Answering Specialist.  Where do I start when I try to describe Nicole and what she has meant to us during this process? There has never been a question she couldn't answer. She has "held our hand" through the entire adoption process, making sure that all of the documentation has been complete and correct. We've gained a great deal of respect for her, both professionally and personally, and we have grown to admire her tremendously. She works for these kids and her priority is getting them home and getting them home fast!

 

Happy Heidi Hawkins! When I think of Heidi, I think happy. She and I always seem to giggle every time we speak. She was my first real introduction to CHI. I was so impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and concern from the first time we spoke. Heidi is the person who is responsible for introducing us to our son. And for that, I am forever grateful.  I often go back and read the email where she said, "Langston still needs a home. Would you be interested in viewing his file?"

Ms. Master of Words. Stefani's title is Waiting Child Advocate, but she is so much more; She is a hero. Stefani was blessed with a gift, which she expresses in her writings. She has a way of utilizing the most perfect words forcing her readers to feel what she feels. Unfortunately, I don't have the same gift Stefani was blessed with so I will do my best to tell you more about her. Stefani is an adoptive mom and has adopted both internationally as well a domestically. She has been accused of "picking the pretty ones", because each and every one of her 13 children are beautiful  (inside and out). She truly cares for each and every child and works tirelessly advocating to find them a home. She sacrifices both personally and professionally and works tirelessly to find families for waiting children.  Stefani is the voice for kids who don't have a voice of their own. She is a Lorax.