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I have so many people ask me questions about adoption, and international adoption, specifically. Here are a couple of concerns that often come up when I talk with couples considering adoption:

 It's really expensive, but it also isn't. This is probably the number one concern I hear from people. For our family, we were able to get grants through my husband's company, and between those and a few other grants we applied for, plus the tax credits available for adoption expenses (both federal and state), we were able to cover nearly all our expenses. We are a normal family, and the expense of adoption can be stressful, but with planning, it is achievable. 

 The need is great. But so are the kids.  There are thousands and thousands of waiting children. A "waiting child" is a term for a child who is paper ready and waiting for a family. They are usually harder to place for a number of reasons. The two most common factors are their age and their medical status. They might also be part of a larger sibling group. So often, I feel like people don't even see these kids or give them a chance, but they are just kids. They didn't do anything to be in the situation they are in. My children are incredible, and have all the value, and worth, and potential of any other kid.  My kids' first year with us was difficult, I'm not going to lie, and many times I wondered if it was a mistake. But looking back, it's also the best thing we've ever done. I hate to think we might have missed it because we were afraid.

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