Jim and Therese and children on bicycles Road to Becoming a Party of Five Jim and I were high school sweethearts with a dream of what our future would look like. We were married in 1987 and lived in a one-bedroom apartment. Jim worked a full-time job and I was a full-time student. [...]
George, Lorelei (wife/Mom), and Elena Runkle (Center) By George Runkle, assisted by Elena Svetlana Runkle As of the summer of 2001 we had, throughout the previous year, watched our oldest daughter graduate from college and get married, and were in the process of preparing for our other daughter’s senior year in high school. [...]
Find a local eatery that offers excellent service, delicious food, and at a great price can be hard to come by. Our adoption agency in Horsham has sponsored this article so you can enjoy some of their favorite establishments in the nearby Philly area. Abyss Coffee If you’re looking for a cozy and casual coffee [...]
Roberta Evantash Roberta Evantash has taken on many roles at Adoptions From The Heart since the beginning of its inception. Roberta and Adoptions From The Heart Founder, Maxine Chalker, are childhood friends. “I started working with Maxine when the organization was only a year old. At the time I was paid as an [...]
It’s almost time to lose your heavy coats, gloves, and boots because Spring is approaching! Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors, go on new adventures, and make memories with your family. Below is a curated list of things for your family to do that will allow you to kick off this spring season [...]
Kelso Museum Of Near Eastern Archaeology This article is brought to you by the Pittsburgh adoption agency at Adoptions From The Heart. The Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archeology has its foundation in a program of Near Eastern archeological field research that started in 1924, focusing on the Lands of the Bible, specifically modern-day Jordan, [...]
Stephanie, Adam (10 months), and Dave at Disney World Stephanie and I began our adoption journey well before we first sat down with Adoptions from the Heart in early 2013. We had been discussing bringing a child into our family by this route for some time preceding formal investigation along with crafting our [...]
Once upon a time in Brooklyn, there were two girls who fell in love, became a devoted couple, and longed to grow into a loving family. They were certain that adoption would be a part of their story and it was supported by many of their close friends and family members, especially those who happened [...]
Schenley Park This article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Pittsburgh, PA, at AFTH, going outside and getting some fresh air is so essential, and we encourage families and friends and enjoy the outdoors. Known as Pittsburgh’s public park, Schenley Park was created in 1889 with the land that was donated by Mary Schenley. [...]
Side 1 Side 2 As I write this it was exactly a year ago when I found out I was 9 months pregnant. A few days later I was in labor, and a few days after that [...]
