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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

28 Nov 2013

Page 7

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Nov 28, 2013

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7

Family grows from Congo adoptions and newborns

A Iowa family welcomes four children within two months. After three years of trying naturally and by adoption, Drew and Melissa Stevenson adjust to life with Emma and Luke from Congo and newborns Anna and Hazel. The trip to Congo stretched 40 days amid delays from adoption scrutiny and corruption, shaping a faith driven, tightly bonded household as the parents navigate language, finances, and care for four young children.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Anna Hazel Emma Luke Drew Africa Sarah Stevenson Melissa Iowa City Congo U.S Stevensons Ames Greg Sarah Belgium U.S. State Department East State Department Kinshasa Drew’s Mount Sinai Jesus Susan Mary Adam Porlman Donaldson Adoption Institute New York City Adoption Nation Portman
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Congo adoption saga tests family bonds and faith

Drew and Melissa Stevenson recount a perilous Congo adoption journey with Emma and Luke. Amid corrupt officials and suspended exit permits, the family endured a 40‑day ordeal sleeping in a hotel, limited water, and power outages while 11 other families cared for 17 children. Their return to Iowa brought support from church networks and a funded relief drive.

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Sarah Stevenson Luke Drew Sarah Emma Stevenson Democratic Republic of the Congo Chuck Johnson National Council For Adoption Drc U.S. State Department Reuters News Agency Emma Melissa North Liberty Africa Ames Christ Congo Noah Moses
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