God is saying "GO".
So, although nervous, we are "going" with open arms. This means that we are pursuing an adoption with Lifeline Children's Services. They are a Christian agency that serves 10 states, one being Kentucky. They have helped us answer our numerous questions, and solved the biggest problem that we have - our age. Although we are under the minimum age for most countries, Lifeline has been there to help find us some loopholes. And loopholes we have found!
We are pursuing a deaf adoption from Bulgaria. Deaf adoption has been on our hearts since we've been thinking about adoption in general. Since Kristi's schooling (ASL & English Interpretation), we have had a love for the Deaf community. It just seemed perfect to open our hearts to a deaf child. We are so excited to offer this orphan, our child, a rich language and a community that they wouldn't have access to in Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian Adoption Program seems like a wonderful program that will fit our restrictions and needs. We are so excited to begin this journey and are so very blessed to have each and every one of you walking with us.
Right now, we are asking for prayers. There are a lot of uncertainties with adoption and we are trusting in the Lord.
Blessings,
Ryan & Kristi
If you would like to learn more about the agency and the Bulgarian program with Lifeline, please click the link below.
http://lifelinechild.org/adoption/international/bulgaria
