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12:50, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 .. Posted in Africa .. 2 comments .. Link

While we still can't say we've decided "for sure", we are moving forward with our plans to move to Africa and start a baby home. We will keep going until it either comes to fruition, or until the Lord stops us. So far, though, it's the green light all the way.
We have done passports for all the children, even though the post office folks didn't really understand what needed to be sent in.

I told them that for the internationally adopted kids, we needed to send some sort of proof that they entered the country legally - their green card or their passport with the appropriate visa. They were sure we did not need to, so off it went without those documents. I got called from the National Passport Center this week, asking me to send in verification that the children were in the country legally. Since we're not in a rush to leave, it's not a problem, but still. . . .

Yesterday, I took the whole passel of kids down to the docs for vaccinations. We are delayed/selective vaccinators at best, but living in Africa for several years puts a whole new face on it. Except for the baby, they each got 4 shots: the MMR, Hep A, Hep B, and polio. The baby got the polio and Hep B vaccine, but is too little for the others. We go back in a month for the second Hep B and the second MMR. . . .

We are also moving forward with the paperwork for a foundation and 501c(3) - but I need a name! Ideas are welcome.

DH and I are just heading off to the docs right now, to get our own physicals for our latest homestudy (to continue the process for the three girls that were legally adopted a year ago!) Oh well. We go to a great guy. Not only will he do the physicals, but he'll write a GLOWING letter of recommendation for us. That's always a real boost.

TTYL - and give me name ideas that aren't already taken!
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14:44, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 .. Posted by Wendy
What country - and is there a local language - pick a name such as house of comfort - or Home of Open Arms in their language. Something that conveys Christ's care or love to them... Just ideas.

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14:56, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 .. Posted by maa
Wow....That is really neat that you are moving to Africa!
If you start a baby home what will you do...adopt babies? Is it an orpahnage for babies?
I agree with the other person's comment about the names.
It should be a name of comfort.
I would like to hear more about your mission work!
Belle

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