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Shelley
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Bulgaria Adoptions
9 members
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Bloggers
271 members
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Special Needs Adoption
109 members
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Christian Adoption
152 members
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International Adoption
170 members
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Shelley commented on MamaPoRuski's group Special Needs Adoption"We'll add Max to our prayers too! I'm also adding you blog to my reader, so that I don't forget!"
Shelley commented on Adoption Voices's group International Adoption"Sue,
We are using an agency(you have to due to Hague). But, we're working closely with our agency in Bulgaria for 99.9% of the process. We've already request the files of 2 children off the special needs list that the MOJ has developed.…"
Shelley replied to Hopeful Mom's discussion Agency Ratings Websites"You can ask the agency for references. Another thing to do is to ask on yahoo groups and such for whatever country you are adopting from. For example, FRUA is a great resource for agencies working in Russia and Ukraine. There are yahoo groups and…"
Shelley commented on Adoption Voices's group International Adoption"Sue,
We're in the process of adopting from Bulgaria. We're adopting children with special needs though, so we won't have to wait on a referral. We've been very pleased with how easy the dossier is(we've previously adopted…"
Shelley replied to MamaPoRuski's discussion What Would You Have Done Differently in Your Ukrainian Adoption? in the group Ukrainian Adoption"I agree that blogging and conecting with other families was a blessing during our journey. We also met up with other families while in Kiev.
However, the advice I always emphasize the most to families starting the process is to pick a great…"
Shelley commented on MamaPoRuski's group Ukrainian Adoption"Most of the families that I know of that are traveling to Ukraine are putting their blogs on private when they leave for Ukraine. So, I don't ever read about their journey until they're home."
Theresa Wollschlager left a comment for Shelley"Your awesome Shelley Thanks! Is your husband back home again? Please tell him the Wollschlager family is praying for him and thank him for his service. We also thank you for all of the sacrifices you and the children are making. My husband is also a…"
Shelley left a comment for Theresa Wollschlager"I'd be happy to share the link on my blog!
I'm thrilled to see that you are returning to Ukraine for a little girl! Ukraine will always have a very special place in my heart and I pray that I get to return there one day. We thought…"
Theresa Wollschlager left a comment for Shelley"I am astounded at how Xander has grown since we first met online through our adoption chronicles. I have a friend who has just started a homeschool for Military families that are moving often. Can I send the link to you? We are headed back to…"
Shelley commented on MamaPoRuski's group Ukrainian Adoption"We brought home our Ukrainian angel in August of 2007. It doesn't seem like it's been almost 2 years. Ukraine will always have a special place in my heart because it truely opened my eyes to the plight of orphans and impacted my life in…"
Shelley commented on MamaPoRuski's group Special Needs Adoption"I have 5 children, 2 of which have Down syndrome and were adopted internationally. In addition to Down syndrome, my son Xander also has bilateral clubbed feet that were left unrepaired until we brought him home from Ukraine at the age of…"
Shelley replied to Joanne's discussion To those who have adopted internationally:"1.) We've completed 2 international adoptions and are working on a 3rd.
We have adopted from Ukraine and Serbia and are now in the process of adopting from Bulgaria.
2.) We haven't changed countries mid-process, if that's what you…"
Shelley replied to Diana HM's discussion Public or Private? How much information do you share on your blog? in the group Bloggers"Our URL is out there and I share it regularly.
My blog averages about 1500 hits a week and I've been contacted several times by people seeking information after coming across my blog. My blog is a huge outreach and advocacy tool, in addition to…"
Profile Information
- How are you touched by adoption?
- adoptive parent (international adoption)
- If you have adopted, or ar hoping to do so, which agency have you used?
- About A Child, Lifeline Christian Services
- If you adopted internationally, or are hoping to do so, please share the country.
- Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria
- If you have a website or blog you would like to share, enter the website address.
- http://chroniclesofhousehold6.blogspot.com
- Share a little about your adoption story
- My son, Xander, was adopted from Ukraine in August of 2007. He has Down syndrome and clubbed feet.
My son, Grifyn, was adopted from Serbia in April of 2008. He also has Down syndrome.
We're currently in process to adopt a little boy(or two) from Bulgaria. We are requesting two older boys with Down syndrome.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:37pm on July 13, 2009, Theresa Wollschlager said…
- Your awesome Shelley Thanks! Is your husband back home again? Please tell him the Wollschlager family is praying for him and thank him for his service. We also thank you for all of the sacrifices you and the children are making. My husband is also a veteran (Army National Guard). After I became pregnant with our now 6 year old he did not re-enlist when he was up as I am a heart patient and was in bed for last three months of pregnancy. His medical unit did get deployed right after 911, so we were so grateful to have him home. You both have my deepest admiration.
- At 12:02pm on July 13, 2009, Theresa Wollschlager said…
- I am astounded at how Xander has grown since we first met online through our adoption chronicles. I have a friend who has just started a homeschool for Military families that are moving often. Can I send the link to you? We are headed back to Ukraine again for a sister this time. She is at Torez where Chris was. Shelley would you put our links on your Blog. I am trying to get more exposure for this one: www.miraclesfororphans.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Theresa
- At 8:11pm on June 21, 2009,
MamaPoRuski said… - Welcome Shelley! SO glad you could make it to adoption voices! We could use your wisdom. Maybe you can even start a "Military Adoptive Families" group! (In your spare time of course, LOL!)
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