We begin to hope...May 2005

A photo listing of an innocent child touches our lives as the possibility of adoption becomes a palpable hope. We call the provided references. Orson sent a page full of names and phone numbers of parents who were former clients. Each person I spoke with verified their experiences with AIP. Orson met their expectations and they were united with a child who filled their lives with great joy. We felt so confident because of the number of references on this particular email. Twenty six in total, aside from the success stories found on the AIP web sight. The mere number of references provided and the relative ease in contacting them added to our confidence in Mr Mozes. We were ready to take that "leap of faith."
This confidence now precipitated a new sense of urgency. We needed now to get the necessary funds together to have our baby taken off the photo listing. Twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars. Where do we get that amount of money in a hurry????



Christopher, included in all of the discussions,research,emails and decisions to be made regarding this adoption, in all his innocence answer's that question in 3 words. Three words that give us a profound understanding of exactly how much he wants this child to be his sister. USE MY MONEY.....
 
We couldn't believe what he had said. Here he was 10 years old and yes he had that amount of money in the bank readily available. Christopher said Mom... Dad.. lets go tomorrow baby 749 is waiting for us and I am waiting for her.
Even Christopher as young as he was felt that urgency, that connection to this precious little girl who needed a family that would love her forever.
Christopher's generosity was to be proud of so, it was decided we would use his money. Money he earned, as he has been modeling since he was 3 years old and we taught him to save some,spend some and donate some. For now we permitted this donation.