Kazakhstan Adoption

Many years ago I had the privilege of meeting  two very special little " China Dolls" at my mom's dance and gymnastic center. Little did I know that those two little girls would forever change my life.

Kids were not in our plans at the time I met the little girls. I had never really even knew an Adoptive Child from an International Country, but there was always something special about these girls. I started asking the mothers questions as I got to know them a little more. I am sure I asked many of the questions that I get asked now , that drive me nuts!!! But they were always willing to answer.  By the time we were ready to start a family ( not knowing I would have trouble getting pregnant) I was totally convinced I wanted to have my own "China Doll". Until one day when one very important factor I had never thought to ask..... The mom to the oldest "doll" said to me.... You have to be 30. Well considering at the time ( 3 years ago) I was only 25, my heart was broken.... Then we began to try to have our own and you know the rest of that story.

I have been very blessed the past 9 months to get to know and love several more children that have been adopted from Russia and  China . Week after week I see these beautiful children and I am reminded of the child I hope to hold in my arms very soon.

Sometimes when things became hard and we wanted to give up, These children would step into my dance studio and I would forget all the troubles of International Adoption and remember what we are fighting for.

Faith and Rebecca , I may had never said it, but Thank you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful children with me. Thank you for changing my life forever. If both of you would have never walked into the studio many years ago, I may have never seen the path God wanted for us to become parents. I will always hold your girls close to my heart.  Faith , I appricate the beautiful letter you wrote as a recommendation for us and Rebecca, The China  baby carrier that you brought both of your girls home in , will also carry our baby home.

To all the other Adoptive Mom's,  You have blessed me this year with your children. Thank you for always being supportive and always encouraging me to hang in there. Seeing your girls week after week has made this journey easier.

Love,

Miss Ryann