Bringing Henry Home: Why?

Monday, March 21, 2011

Why?

Why is a family with six wonderful healthy children spending time and money to go overseas (twice!) to bring home a baby with special needs??

Proverbs 24:12 -
"Once our eyes are opened, we cannot pretend we do not know what to do.
God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls knows we know and holds us responsible to act."

www.covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2011/03/prayers-for-carrington.html

www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2010/11/reckless-abandon.html

and on a MUCH happier note...

www.schwenzerfamilyupdates.blogspot.com/2011/03/moment-weve-all-been-waiting-for.html

"I have been waiting here all my life for you."

"Nuff said.

4 comments:

Einstein's BrainMarch 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM
I read the Schwenzer family's blog post and I just knew it was God's will that the little boy will live with them. That was meant to happen. The girl they are adopting is also a miracle, $20,000 was raised for her adoption within a few days.
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EmiMarch 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM
All your kids are beautiful! Baby Henry will be a great addition to your family!
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Ma2mny12March 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM
I am a mom of 8, (5 through domestic adoptions)I am just beginning to respond to the Lords not so gentle nudging to adopt another, this time internationally. I really needed to read this today THANK YOU!!
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Robin E.March 23, 2011 at 7:55 AM
You have a beautiful family! Henry will fit right in!

Thanks for posting on Carrington and the Schwenzers. So happy. To see little Julia finally in the arms of those who love her.
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Our Adoption Timeline

Paul and Carla Officially Commit to Susan/Edmond/Lucy on RR - April 10. 2013
Henry goes home to HEAVEN - November 28, 2012
Carla and Henry GO HOME!!! September 9, 2011
Henry's Visa is ready - September 8, 2011
US Embassy and Henry's Medical Exam -September 7, 2011
Carla and Henry head for Kiev - September 6, 2011
Henry's Passport Ready - September 5, 2011
GOTCHA Day! September 2, 2011
Paul leaves for home - September 1, 2011
Court declared us Henry's parents! August 30, 2011
Henry discharged from the hospital and back to the orphanage - August 23, 2011
We meet Henry for the first time, in the hospital - August 19, 2011
We accept Henry's referral - August 18, 2011
We leave for Henry's country - August 16, 2011
We have a date to travel!!! August 8, 2011
Henry's country announces special needs adoptions will continue - July 8, 2011
SUBMITTED! June 23, 2011
Henry's country announces no more travel dates until after shutdown of at least 3 months - June 22, 2011
Our dossier arrives in Henry's Country - June 20, 2011
Our I 171H is issued! Entire dossier sent to Henry's country - June 17, 2011
We are fingerprinted for USCIS - June 16, 2011
We are assigned a Case Officer at USCIS - June 14, 2011
Fingerprinting appointment notices sent for Paul and Carla - June 2, 2011
PofA's and CSP's sent to Henry's Country - May 25, 2011
Home Study and Medical Expedite Sent to Join I-600 A (sent in April 18) - May 23, 2011
Originals of Home Study/DCFS Approval Received - May 20, 2011
IL DCFS Approval - May 13, 2011
Finalized Home Study Sent to IL DCFS - May 5, 2011
Home Study Draft Ready for Review - April 29, 2011
SW Home Visit - April 14, 2011
First Round of Paperwork for FRC completed - April 5, 2011
Initial Meeting at FRC - March 25, 2011
Receive Paperwork from RR - March 17, 2011
We Complete Adoption Application Paperwork and Send $ to FRC - March 14, 2011
We Officially Commit to Henry with RR - March 14, 2011
We contact FRC to request Home Study Info - March 7, 2011
Paul Finds Henry - February 28, 2011
Carla Finds Henry - January 31, 2011