Agency Fees = $6509
US Immigration Fees = $830
Agency Travel Fees = $5404
Airfare = $7453.10
Orphanage Donation = $5300
Provincial Fees = $880
Doctor Fee = $80
Visas = $420
Food and Misc. = $2000
Total = $28,876.10
The chance to love a child into the kingdom of God = Priceless
My cost conscience brain is REELING from the cost. In two days alone we are racking up almost $13,000 in charges with airfare and travel. My heart may grow faint, but my trust is in the LORD, maker of heaven and earth, owner of the cattle of a thousand hills, and not in the balance of my bank account.
I share our details, not so that you feel pity for us, but so that you can see that though the cost of international adoption is high (and we are taking Elizabeth to China with us which added about $2000) it is NOT impossible. Nothing is impossible with God. Many are spending that much or more on a new car. Our first house was less than double that amount. What God calls you to, He equips you for. You may however feel very stretched before it's over! :)
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