DHS- Department of Homeland Security- we have received 2 important notices from them in a little over 2 weeks- the first was to notify us that our paperwork had indeed been received by their office and is in process. The second, even more anticipated, is the fingerprint appointment notice-wouldn't you know it- I have a big cut across the pad of my right index finger-bring on the neosporin and band aids!
We are anxious to get this step completed so that we can get our approval notice(possibly early June)sent to our agency which will then go DTC- dossier to China! Time frames seem to be about 2-4 weeks for LID-Log in Date,after that however, the wait is averaging 60-90 days for LOA-letter of acceptance and then another 60-90 days for TA. We are hoping/praying for Fall, but alas it may be Winter unless things start speeding up, which of course is not up to us.
In the meantime, we have been seeking out cultural events, language courses, and reading memoirs of adoptive families and are greatly enjoying learning about our daughter's heritage so that we may one day share it with her as well as incorporate it into our family.
We offer continuous praise to God for his loving and guiding hand on this journey and count the blessings of you- our family and friends who stand beside us.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
FedEx rides again!
It was another small step, but a step forward nonetheless- we applied to UCIS (immigration petition to adopt an international orphan and to be fingerprinted)this week! The mailer contained our 12 page application, our 17 pg. Home study, 2 Social worker licences, a GWCA HS approval letter, 4 copies of vital records, a cover page, and a cashier's check. I was very compulsive in checking and re-checking the contents and signature pages as the slightest misstep could cause a delay. Now- time to start slathering the hands with lotion and babying them-HA HA! Sorry- no hard labor for about a month-what will become of my yard/plants? We wouldn't want our fingerprints to "not take" as has happened to some on my China mommies user groups.
Even more exciting news...I found a sweet surprise in my e-mail Friday morning- my contact sent me our daughter's measurement updates! This is a fantastic and rare treat! I am thrilled as a sweetie pie co-worker of mine has given me a bunch of adorable toddler girl clothes/shoes and now I know they will fit her! I am eager to send her a little summer care package and see her in the super cute sundress and short outfits!
This past two weeks, has been difficult for me in that knowing the paperwork part on our end is complete and things are truly out of our hands and we must wait for the powers that be to go through their processes. We pray this all goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. I am struggling, yet trying to remember to give it over to God as I know he is watching over our little Bennett and has her in his capable hands. He has led us to her and he will see us through.
Glory to god and blessings to all who share in our journey.
Love,
Dori&Bob
Even more exciting news...I found a sweet surprise in my e-mail Friday morning- my contact sent me our daughter's measurement updates! This is a fantastic and rare treat! I am thrilled as a sweetie pie co-worker of mine has given me a bunch of adorable toddler girl clothes/shoes and now I know they will fit her! I am eager to send her a little summer care package and see her in the super cute sundress and short outfits!
This past two weeks, has been difficult for me in that knowing the paperwork part on our end is complete and things are truly out of our hands and we must wait for the powers that be to go through their processes. We pray this all goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. I am struggling, yet trying to remember to give it over to God as I know he is watching over our little Bennett and has her in his capable hands. He has led us to her and he will see us through.
Glory to god and blessings to all who share in our journey.
Love,
Dori&Bob
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