She said she was amazed at how many Russian children are up for adoption and how few parents are taking them. The couple began doing research in February. With the help of Catholic Charities in Nashville, they were put in touch with an adoption agency in Moscow where they were approved and assigned a child. They traveled to Moscow in August to meet Jack, fill out official paperwork and have some routine checkups. Their hearts sank when they had to return home without him.
Most families only go to Moscow once.
We had to wait longer than most couples. It was tough waiting, but we had a lot of help from our friends and families. The whole Harrison clan is spending Thanksgiving at Ondrea, Brian and Jack s house in Franklin. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.