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Iowa couple adopts Korean baby after perilous journey
Diane and John Strait of Cedar Rapids adopted 10 month old Katie from Korea through Holt International. After a lengthy paperwork delay and illness including pneumonia, Katie arrived Sept. 8 weighing 12 pounds 13 ounces and has since gained to about 16 pounds. The embassy aided recovery, and Diane traveled to Korea to bring her home. Katie’s condition improved rapidly with therapy and hospital care, while the family navigates post placement procedures and potential racial challenges.
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Nancy Reebel
John
Diane Strait
Cedar Rapids
Holt International Children’s Services
Indianola
Adoption Agency
Korea
India
Nicaragua
Philippines
Thailand
Bertha
Grandma” Holt
Iowa
Holt
Lee Hyang Mee
Katie
Diane
United States
Mark Reinertson
Seoul
Reinertson
Dan
Dea Jun