I'm trying to gather my current financial information together so I can submit my application to CHI by Friday. I just want to say right now that I'm terrified about the money. While that is the only part that I'm scared about - it's what has kept me from applying before now anyway. So if you get a post from me saying that I'm going to wait another month because I'm just terrified of the cost or what if I am not elligible for any grants etc etc .... - I know that it's going to take a leap of faith, I just have to take a deep breathe and jump right? I've been praying every single day about this ... please Lord show me the path that I'm suppose to be taking. Thanks for listening folks :)
Does anyone know how I can start a fund for people to donate or for me to put money into as I save for my adoption? Do I need a non profit or a tax id number? Just wondering? Let me know?
MJ
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Research on an International Adoption Doctor :)
Minnesota International Adoption Clinic
University of Minnesota
International Adoption Clinic
Dr. Dana Johnson
420 Delaware Street NE, Box 211
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Tel: 612-626-2928 FAX: 612/624-8176
So after some searching on the internet - I found an international adoption doctor, plus while this doctor won't be close to where I live. The doctor will be about an hour or so away from my home. So that is good :) - now onto the search for a pediatrician. Hope you are all having a good day!
MandyJo
Oh and on the bright side :) of my research today it looks like they have a list of pediatricians who have experience with International Adoptions at the same place ... I'm adding the link because I don't really know if there might be some others in my area who might need the same information that I've been looking up! Here is the link to the doctor's page that I've found. http://www.umphysicians.umn.edu/clinics_objectname_Pediatrics_International_Adoption_C.html
University of Minnesota
International Adoption Clinic
Dr. Dana Johnson
420 Delaware Street NE, Box 211
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Tel: 612-626-2928 FAX: 612/624-8176
So after some searching on the internet - I found an international adoption doctor, plus while this doctor won't be close to where I live. The doctor will be about an hour or so away from my home. So that is good :) - now onto the search for a pediatrician. Hope you are all having a good day!
MandyJo
Oh and on the bright side :) of my research today it looks like they have a list of pediatricians who have experience with International Adoptions at the same place ... I'm adding the link because I don't really know if there might be some others in my area who might need the same information that I've been looking up! Here is the link to the doctor's page that I've found. http://www.umphysicians.umn.edu/clinics_objectname_Pediatrics_International_Adoption_C.html
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Adoption Credit
Adopting in 2007? Your Tax Credit Just Got Increased! WOOHOO!!
Good news for those who are adopting or finalizing an adoption in 2007:
The Federal Adoption Tax Credit limit is being increased to $11,390 for a child with special needs and the maximum credit allowed for other types of adoptions has also been raised to $11,390.
You can exclude this tax credit from your gross income for qualifed adoption expenses paid or incurred by your employer under a qualified adoption assistance program in connection with your adoption of an eligible child. The credit begins to phase out if you have modified adjusted gross income of $170,820 or more and is completely phased out if you have modified adjusted gross income of $210,820 or more.
I read this on someone's blog and thought that we could all benifit from thinking about this - which means tracking our adoption expenses and making sure that we know where our money is going, taking care of ourselves financially helps us to provide for our families. Love to you all... MandyJo
Good news for those who are adopting or finalizing an adoption in 2007:
The Federal Adoption Tax Credit limit is being increased to $11,390 for a child with special needs and the maximum credit allowed for other types of adoptions has also been raised to $11,390.
You can exclude this tax credit from your gross income for qualifed adoption expenses paid or incurred by your employer under a qualified adoption assistance program in connection with your adoption of an eligible child. The credit begins to phase out if you have modified adjusted gross income of $170,820 or more and is completely phased out if you have modified adjusted gross income of $210,820 or more.
I read this on someone's blog and thought that we could all benifit from thinking about this - which means tracking our adoption expenses and making sure that we know where our money is going, taking care of ourselves financially helps us to provide for our families. Love to you all... MandyJo
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Quotes from the Bible...
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phillipians 4:6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phillipians 4:6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Friday, July 20, 2007
Lifestyle Changes & my Adoption...
Well I just had to share with you all that I've lost 11 lbs since I started training w/ my Brother EV (AJ's husband & IV's dad!) I'm so excited. I have to admit that I've always struggled with my weight & part of my committing to the adoption, was that I refused to pass down my bad habits to a child who needs me to be the best mom that I can be. So I'm very proud of myself because I want to be the best parent that I can be and I'm working on it and seeing real results. It feels so good to see and feel things coming together.
Other highlights...
Adrienne - wrote a very touching blog that I really enjoyed reading! Oh and Owen is so cute & the developments are amazing! Great job to the new parents!
Nathan and Melissa are in court today for little I so keep them in your prayers!
Congrats to Becky and Keith who decided Kras was the place where their little peanut is waiting for them!
To Sira - Max is getting cuter and bigger with each and every post! I'm glad that he likes preschool!
On another note - I told one of my neighbors that I was thinking about adoption and she came down on me like a ton of bricks on how hard it was going to be & how I was way too young & how I had no idea how expensive it would be & that it was definitely something that she didn't think that I could handle on my own. I have to say that I was crushed by her reaction thinking that she'd be happy for me and she just really looked disappointed more than anything. I know I shouldn't think about this ... but would her reaction have been different if I was married & wanted a child? I guess I should prepare myself for more reactions like the one I got last night. It's just disheartening to know that there are people out there who would deny me adopting because of how hard it's going to be and all of the negatives vs. the positives that yes while it might be very hard & I might have to do more on my own - I would be making a difference in the life of a child who might not otherwise have a chance at a life with a real parent, a real home, a grandma & grandpa, an aunt, an uncle, a sweet cousin (IV) and two great grandmothers, a great grandfather and a loving family. Here is the other positive I have always wanted to be a parent. It's just something I've known that I was always meant to be. I think at this point I'm going to have to take the leap of faith and know that not everyone out there is going to be supportive and I'll just have to deal with it as it comes and roll with the punches.
To all the people who read my blog - Thanks for all your support it means so much to me.
Other highlights...
Adrienne - wrote a very touching blog that I really enjoyed reading! Oh and Owen is so cute & the developments are amazing! Great job to the new parents!
Nathan and Melissa are in court today for little I so keep them in your prayers!
Congrats to Becky and Keith who decided Kras was the place where their little peanut is waiting for them!
To Sira - Max is getting cuter and bigger with each and every post! I'm glad that he likes preschool!
On another note - I told one of my neighbors that I was thinking about adoption and she came down on me like a ton of bricks on how hard it was going to be & how I was way too young & how I had no idea how expensive it would be & that it was definitely something that she didn't think that I could handle on my own. I have to say that I was crushed by her reaction thinking that she'd be happy for me and she just really looked disappointed more than anything. I know I shouldn't think about this ... but would her reaction have been different if I was married & wanted a child? I guess I should prepare myself for more reactions like the one I got last night. It's just disheartening to know that there are people out there who would deny me adopting because of how hard it's going to be and all of the negatives vs. the positives that yes while it might be very hard & I might have to do more on my own - I would be making a difference in the life of a child who might not otherwise have a chance at a life with a real parent, a real home, a grandma & grandpa, an aunt, an uncle, a sweet cousin (IV) and two great grandmothers, a great grandfather and a loving family. Here is the other positive I have always wanted to be a parent. It's just something I've known that I was always meant to be. I think at this point I'm going to have to take the leap of faith and know that not everyone out there is going to be supportive and I'll just have to deal with it as it comes and roll with the punches.
To all the people who read my blog - Thanks for all your support it means so much to me.
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