New Adoption Story: "From Birth Mother to Adoptive Mother"

Adoption Friends,

I'm happy to announce that we've added our fourth adoption story to ThinkingOfAdopting.com: "From Birth Mother to Adoptive Mother" by Mary Beth Wells.

In "From Birth Mother to Adoptive Mother", Mary Beth shares the pain and heartache she experienced when she relinquishing a baby when she was very young, subsequently suffering through infertility, and then the joy of adopting two girls from Guatemala. It's a very honest and heartfelt story, and we're glad that Mary Beth has decided to share it with all of us.

As with our other three adoptive parent stories: "Healing Hannah", "True Blessings" and "His Will", you can listen to Mary Beth tell her story through your computer's speakers or download it to your iPod or MP3 player by going to our "Adoption Telecourses" page. And, it is free of charge. I hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity.

My sincere thanks to Mary Beth for sharing her story!

Robin Bartko

PS: If you're interested in sharing your adoption story, please let me know.

Russia Accredits Seven Adoption Agencies

Adoption Friends:

According to the the web site of the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia, the following seven agencies have been accredited with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation as of June 27, 2007 to resume adoption services in the Russian Federation:

• Catholic Social Services/Diocese of Charlotte , NC
• Children’s Home Society & Family Services
• The Cradle
• Cradle of Hope
• Frank Adoption Center
• Family & Children’s Agency, Inc.
• International Assistance Group

This is great news for everyone who is hoping to adopt from Russia -- and most especially for the children! My sincere appreciation for everyone in Russia and the United States who has worked to make this happen.

Robin Bartko