Hope Is A Gift From God
In anticipation of AGCI’s 25th anniversary in 2016, we’re digging through our archives for stories of hope from the past. Written by an AGCI adoptee, Sofia’s story is her own Signature of Hope. Hope, I believe, is a gift from God, something we can hold onto if we are feeling distressed or wishing for a […]
These Families Raised $1600 and A Lot of Hope
Bulgaria has weighed heavy on Bethany Sutton’s heart since high school, when she traveled there for a mission trip. Fast-forward to today and Bulgaria is now more a part of Bethany’s life than she ever anticipated. Bethany and her husband, Andy, are in the process of completing their family through adoption from Bulgaria. While they […]
Rescued By an Angel Named Elli
After Edwin and LaQuita Dixon married, they led their own lives for a while—sure that if God wanted them to have children, it would happen. They both had successful jobs and professional lives and didn’t really discuss adoption. One day in the fall of 1998, Edwin told his wife that he had to travel from […]
The Daughter We Never Dreamed Of
Adoptive parents Jess and Josh Tkacik wrote the following post to share their journey in allowing God to lead them to the daughter they never dreamed of. We began our adoption process confident that God was calling us to add a healthy child or two to our young family. We never dreamed of intentionally adding a […]
Your Top Adoption Questions, Part 2
Curious about adoption? AGCI’s Julie Salwasser has answers to 6 more of your top adoption questions. Check out our first blog, “Your Top Ten Adoption Questions Answered” for more answers to common adoption questions. 1. How can we ensure that the child is a legitimate orphan? There is a process to determine that a child is […]
Your Top Ten Adoption Questions Answered
Just starting your adoption journey? AGCI’s Director of Adoption, Julie Salwasser has the answers. Check out Julie’s responses to the most common questions about adoption below. 1. Why does adoption cost so much? Adoption costs a lot because it’s a legal process involving dual government cooperation. Home studies, agency fees, and the legal documents required to […]
How Did We End Up Here?
Sometimes you’re standing in a photo shop in downtown Burgas, Bulgaria. You’re listening to your translator, the nanny from the orphanage and the photographer all simultaneously talking loudly trying to get a wide-eyed little girl (being held up in the air like Simba from The Lion King) to smile. And you find yourself thinking, how […]
Forever Family: The Kreiders
In this week where we celebrate the arrival of God’s Son, and the long journey and challenges Mary and Joseph experienced, it seems fitting to share the story of Rachel and Justin Kreider and their adoption of Lillyana. While their adoption journey was challenging, they could clearly see and feel the hand of God at […]
Forever Hopeful: Bozhidara’s Dream
Bozhidara’s biggest dream is to walk on her own. She has cerebral palsy caused by a massive brain hemorrhage that occurred shortly after her birth. Although cerebral palsy affects Bozhidara’s ability to move, her hands are strong and she is able to use a wheelchair. Orphanage nurses say Bozhidara is a radiant and sociable child, […]
Adoption Tax Credit
Individuals Just Like You are Making a Difference! Members of Congress only act on an issue when they believe it has a real impact on their constituents. It is especially important now that the credit is under threat that your three Members of Congress understand how important the adoption tax credit is to you […]
