Andy and I are one step closer to being parents! We received our log in date from China. In approximately 26 months, we should be matched with our precious baby girl! All the hard work and paper gathering has paid off.
We had been waiting patiently since June for our email saying we were logged in. They estimated 6 weeks for China to process everything and enter us into the system, so we weren’t expecting to hear anything before the middle of August. After Labor Day I thought I’d send a nice email asking if they knew any reasons for the delay. After a little confusion on both sides, our agency realized we never received our notification. Turns out, we were logged in on June 19th. Our notification email was lost in transit, so we had no idea. Thankfully, nothing was delayed because we didn’t know…it only delayed our excitement.
It feels so good to have a time line to work with now. It seemed there were so many things that it seemed premature to do that I now feel like jumping right in and getting started. I'm also very relieved the estimated wait is only 26 months. There was a woman who cornered me in a conversation about the China adoption process. She gave me the impression that she thought she was an expert and informed us we'd be waiting 4 or more years for our match. I tried to ignore her, but in the back of my mind I worried. I even talked to God about how four years was not what we discussed and He would remind me that He knows more than I do. Even if His plan is for us to wait that long I’ll accept it.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Odds and Ends
There have been a lot of things I've had an interest in writing, but no time to write. So, I'll sum up. (Can you tell I love the Princess Bride?)
Adoption Update: We have been told that our Dossier is being translated into Chinese. The next time we hear from our agency, they will tell us our Dossier has been sent to China for approval. YAY!!! It was delayed a few days because I had to get another police report. This was my third time to go to the Smyrna Police Department to check on myself. It’s a small delay compared to stories I’ve heard from other people who have been gathering their paperwork. So, I’ll not complain.
Insurance Companies: Why are insurance companies allowed to take their time in sending you a bill for a service? We received a bill for lab work done a year ago. If I'm supposed to 'pay upon receipt' shouldn't they have to make me aware of money owed in a timely manner? Their methods make it difficult on the Dave Ramsey zero based budget. You’d think they could streamline their paperwork a little better than that. (Okay, I’ll complain a little.)
Amazing Show: We had the privilege of going to a live show with some of the ooo's and awe's of musicianship. A co-worker of mine is married to an amazing musician, Dave Perkins of Chagall Guevera, and she let me know about their show in Franklin. It seems all these men are good friends who have been wanting to just get together and jam. We got to hear Phil Keaggy, Dave Perkins, Lynn Nichols, Rick Cua, Mark Williamson, Mike Radovsky, Tom Howard and some others whose names escape me. It was amazing. If you want to read more about it, check out Geek Thoughts. Paul, Geek Thoughts author, and his wife were able to go with us. He was able to take some video. Keep in mind, the sound is not as good as it was live.
Last but not least: I feel like stressing that I am blessed beyond measure. God is always moving and I hope I'm fit enough spiritually to keep up. So many things are coming that will change our lives. Events like Andy's school in the fall, our baby girl, Rachel, who we'll be preparing for over the next couple of years, and many other events and issues that require prayer and wisdom. I pray right now that God take control of it all; from insurance irritations to what will Rachel sleep in when she finally gets here. He's good!
This feels more like a letter. So I'll sign off-
Have a great day and God Bless!!!
Allison
Adoption Update: We have been told that our Dossier is being translated into Chinese. The next time we hear from our agency, they will tell us our Dossier has been sent to China for approval. YAY!!! It was delayed a few days because I had to get another police report. This was my third time to go to the Smyrna Police Department to check on myself. It’s a small delay compared to stories I’ve heard from other people who have been gathering their paperwork. So, I’ll not complain.
Insurance Companies: Why are insurance companies allowed to take their time in sending you a bill for a service? We received a bill for lab work done a year ago. If I'm supposed to 'pay upon receipt' shouldn't they have to make me aware of money owed in a timely manner? Their methods make it difficult on the Dave Ramsey zero based budget. You’d think they could streamline their paperwork a little better than that. (Okay, I’ll complain a little.)
Amazing Show: We had the privilege of going to a live show with some of the ooo's and awe's of musicianship. A co-worker of mine is married to an amazing musician, Dave Perkins of Chagall Guevera, and she let me know about their show in Franklin. It seems all these men are good friends who have been wanting to just get together and jam. We got to hear Phil Keaggy, Dave Perkins, Lynn Nichols, Rick Cua, Mark Williamson, Mike Radovsky, Tom Howard and some others whose names escape me. It was amazing. If you want to read more about it, check out Geek Thoughts. Paul, Geek Thoughts author, and his wife were able to go with us. He was able to take some video. Keep in mind, the sound is not as good as it was live.
Last but not least: I feel like stressing that I am blessed beyond measure. God is always moving and I hope I'm fit enough spiritually to keep up. So many things are coming that will change our lives. Events like Andy's school in the fall, our baby girl, Rachel, who we'll be preparing for over the next couple of years, and many other events and issues that require prayer and wisdom. I pray right now that God take control of it all; from insurance irritations to what will Rachel sleep in when she finally gets here. He's good!
This feels more like a letter. So I'll sign off-
Have a great day and God Bless!!!
Allison
Friday, April 4, 2008
Adoption Update
I’ve not blogged in a while. I’m relatively new at all of this and still trying to find time to gather my thoughts. I love being able to log on to see what is going on in the lives of those I ‘read.’ Battles with toilets, pregnancy tests, and taxes as well as looking for lost items and breaking free from old chains are ways I’ve shared life with some of you this afternoon.
My husband and I have been gathering, and gathering and gathering and gathering (get the picture) paper work since last spring to get our adoption started. It’s a longer, more tedious process than I thought it would be. Who’d a thought that a physical exam would expire in 6 months?
Well, we’re almost there! This Thursday, we will hopefully fulfill the last requirement so we can get signatures from the federal government and a sticker from China.
I’ve been having literal dreams about my ‘little girl to be’ and she is precious. Sad to say that my dreams tell me that my house will be a mess and I won’t be able to find my cell phone to call my mom with the, ‘What do I do when this happens,’ questions that WILL be asked.
It’s a little depressing to think about the waiting period for a call that says, ‘you’ve been matched.’ I just cling to the hope that God is in control and that she will be in my arms when He says it’s time – no sooner – no later.
My husband and I have been gathering, and gathering and gathering and gathering (get the picture) paper work since last spring to get our adoption started. It’s a longer, more tedious process than I thought it would be. Who’d a thought that a physical exam would expire in 6 months?
Well, we’re almost there! This Thursday, we will hopefully fulfill the last requirement so we can get signatures from the federal government and a sticker from China.
I’ve been having literal dreams about my ‘little girl to be’ and she is precious. Sad to say that my dreams tell me that my house will be a mess and I won’t be able to find my cell phone to call my mom with the, ‘What do I do when this happens,’ questions that WILL be asked.
It’s a little depressing to think about the waiting period for a call that says, ‘you’ve been matched.’ I just cling to the hope that God is in control and that she will be in my arms when He says it’s time – no sooner – no later.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
The home study is almost done!
We received a copy of our home study for review tonight. This is a huge step in our adoption process. We started this process at the end of July by filling out a form and sending it to the government who then sent it back telling us there wasn’t enough money included. That was mainly our fault. I’m glad it was easily and quickly fixed.
Other than that small bump, it’s been smooth sailing. We are both so excited to have our little girl. Our social worker, who is wonderful, will send our home study to the home security dept (I think) and then they send us another form.
The amount of forms and signatures needed to obtain a child is amazing. Once we get the form from homeland security, we will take a stack of documents and get them notarized. After having a notary sign them, we need to take them to the county clerk. From what I can gather, the signature of the county clerk certifies that our notary was actually a notary. Then we take the same documents to the Secretary of State. I’m pretty sure he/she does the same thing. Wait now, I’m not done yet. Send the same documents to the federal government for another authentication of signatures. Then finally, it’s sent to the Chinese embassy and they, from what I can gather, put a sticker on it. I hope it’s a pretty sticker. If I can, I want to frame it.
Never underestimate our government’s ability to take something beautiful and turn it into something extensive and mind-numbing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad to fill out every line and answer every question. I’m pleased to do it! I heard there was a lot of paperwork…now I know what others have meant by that statement.
Other than that small bump, it’s been smooth sailing. We are both so excited to have our little girl. Our social worker, who is wonderful, will send our home study to the home security dept (I think) and then they send us another form.
The amount of forms and signatures needed to obtain a child is amazing. Once we get the form from homeland security, we will take a stack of documents and get them notarized. After having a notary sign them, we need to take them to the county clerk. From what I can gather, the signature of the county clerk certifies that our notary was actually a notary. Then we take the same documents to the Secretary of State. I’m pretty sure he/she does the same thing. Wait now, I’m not done yet. Send the same documents to the federal government for another authentication of signatures. Then finally, it’s sent to the Chinese embassy and they, from what I can gather, put a sticker on it. I hope it’s a pretty sticker. If I can, I want to frame it.
Never underestimate our government’s ability to take something beautiful and turn it into something extensive and mind-numbing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad to fill out every line and answer every question. I’m pleased to do it! I heard there was a lot of paperwork…now I know what others have meant by that statement.
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