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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 15 > New language, new culture, new family

New language, new culture, new family

Going overseas to adopt Simon and Sarah, who were adopted from Ukraine, have lived in Bend for just 10 weeks. For them — and for their new big sister, Bethany — adjusting has often been overwhelming.

By Sheila G. Miller / The Bulletin
June 15, 2008

On Thursday, the Kerley household, like most family homes, was abuzz with work and play.

Erin Kerley, 32, cleaned the bathroom, while her husband, Rob Kerley, 33, tried to keep the children out of her way.

Rob twirled Sarah, 23 months, through the air and 4-year-old Simon tried to help his....

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