How much?

I often get questions on how much it will cost to adopt this sweet little boy. 

 

The anwswer between $20,000 and $25,000. 

It's alot I know but put it in perspective . . .

How much is a new car? or a used car for that matter?

Here is the break down of our expenses:

Homestudy  $1525  (paid)

USCIS, I-600a and finger prints  $1000 (paid)

Promise Trust for Danil $1000 (paid)

Love Gift to RR and Voice of Hope $275 (paid)

Dossier prep/fingerprints $350 (paid)

Flights estimate   $5000 (paid through donations + painting job)

Facilitator fee  $9000 ($148 raised so far)

First Trip Lodging estimate $1700

2nd Trip Lodging estimate $1100

1st Trip Food/supplies estimate $450

2nd Trip Food/supplies estimate $250

Passports $600

Visa and Medical for Danil $550

Transportation $2000

Orphanage Donation $1000 (paid)

But that is just to get him home! 

Then comes a whole wardrobe of clothes, bedroom furniture, a booster seat, a few toys of his own, medical visits and medication. . . all the normal childhood expenses. 

But Danil is worth every penny! 

The money we have spent so far was saved to buy a new used vehicle but we put it in perspective and decided to save a child instead. 

We've had reservations about seeking donations.  Why? Because this is something we chose to do.  We chose to follow God's Will for our lives.  We chose to step out and obey him.  But we have found out that we can not do this alone.  That is why we are committed to work for your donations.  We don't expect the money to fall into our laps or to find a money tree in the backyard (although that would be pretty handy). I have already been working (painting and sewing) to get donations. 

Kevin and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all those who have opened their hearts to give Danil Hope!  

 

Comments

[Rochelle Cannon]

OOO I love this picture, we only have the one picture of Dariya. Several families have been to her orphanage this year and seen her but nobody got pics =(.
Not everyone is called to adopt however, we are all called as Christians to take care of orphans so making donations to those that are adopting is one great way to support God's plan.
Can't wait for you to have him home. Our Aidan is going to be 8 soon. Let me know what size Danil is when you get him home we would love to send you anything that would help if the size works out.

[Christie]

Missy!!!! My husband knows your dad!! They have known each other since Shawn began working at Chrysler nearly 18 years ago!! They bumped into each other today at work :) Shawn shared our story and your dad shared yours. Sure is a small world.