Conrad Family

After being on a 3 year waiting list for an international adoption, Chris and Mary now have 2 beautiful little girls from the Ukraine. Their story is absolutely amazing. I felt like a 3 year old asking question after question wanting to know and understand the process. Here is a brief synopsis: They left for the Ukraine in November and had no idea who they may be bringing back with them. Once they got there all they had to choose from were teeny-tiny pictures. When they came across the pictures of two little sisters they knew these were the ones. They had to stay in the Ukraine for 6 weeks before they were able to bring the girls home to the states. God has truly blessed them with 2 precious little girls. They are full of energy and 110% loved. It is amazing to think that just a couple of months ago these little girls were in an orphanage not knowing if or when they may be given a home. It is amazing how time can change things...truly amazing. God is good and I know he will continue to bless them as they raise these precious little girls.

Chris and Mary...thank you so much for sharing your story and allowing me to take pictures of your beautiful family. I am honored and look forward to the developing friendship. I hope you enjoy the pictures and I will have the rest of them ready for you to see soon. Blessings to you...Mel


Nataliya and Juliya


The Conrad Family (Kaysha has been their daughter-on-loan for many years. She is a student at the Univ. of Nebraska and was on spring break. She came to meet her new little sisters:)


I love this picture! It says it all to me... (*The weather was nice enough that I couldn't help but snap some pictures of the girls and Mary playing in the yard as they were leaving. Please disregard the fact that there are houses in the background:)