Years ago I watched a show on tv about young law students. I don't remember any of the plots but they studied alot, as they were chasing their degree. The name of the show was "Paper Chase" or something like that. It made me feel very grown up to watch it...
Well I am so over that!!! The last 5 weeks I have been paper chasing as hard as I could possible do it! I'm so thankful to say that on Monday everything except for our USCIS/Homeland security will be on it's way to Tallahassee to get walk thru the Apostille Dept by a friend who will then send it back to me & I'll send it to a family who lives in Texas! They are leaving to go to our children's country on Monday (after Christmas) to adopt their children! So by next Wednesday, our paperwork will be in the hands of the person who will deal with it there!
If I told you ever step that I've had to take to get to this point, you wouldn't believe it (unless you've done an international adoption) and I don't want to remember it all! LOL But I can say I have literally gone without eating several days as I just didn't have time to eat, work on paperwork & take care of my other responsibilities! I have fallen in the bed at night, and fell asleep before the lights were out! But it is so worth it!
Our children's pediatrician wrote a letter for both children asking USCIS to move our paperwork along as fast as possible. I've also contacted our senator, Marco Rubio (who I voted for) & his office has been all over this! I am hoping we will have our fingerprints done by the end of December & our clearance soon after!!
We are down to needing $13,820.25! Please note when we started 5 weeks ago we basically needed $30,000! God is good & so are His people! I am amazed at what God has done for our sweet children!
So please keep praying! There are so many things going on right now in our children's country, pray that nothing will stop their adoption. We want to be their parents & give them the love they've not had yet. When God brings them to mind, please pray...believe me you have no idea of all that could stand in their way of having their own family. I do not ask for prayer lightly, I really mean we need your prayers, thank you!
"Our life maybe a crazy life but it's our life" I'm married to a pastor of a small rural church, who is also the prison chaplain. We have 5 kids, each with their unique story. I love gardening & we all love the outdoors. Our life is not the way we planned it to be, but we are learning to trust God in every area. Come and read about our life as we live it to the fullest!
WOW WOW WOW!! When I just saw these two precious angels had a home I just cried. I found my daughter on RR in 09 and she was deaf. Definately a leap of faith on our part but Oh so glad we did it!! How wonderful God has given you a heart for the blind. We left a little one behind in my daughters orphanage that has always tugged at my heart. She was also blind and I often wonder what has become of her. She is Michelle(6) and on the RR other angels girls page and also on my blog. Thank you for loving the least of these! My prayer is Michelle will find a family to rescue her as well.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,I am surprised at how fast the money is being raised, He never ceases to amaze me. I just can't wait to see all of your children together and out of that place! Ever time I come on your blog I can't believe how much Sam and Sarah look like twins! I can't wait to see a picture of all of your children together!Dana from ALL Children Are A Blessing!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are pushing thru the process so fast!!!! It really helps having done it before, doesn't it? :) That's absolutely AMAZING you are so far with funding! I believe God will work and is working miracles to get your little ones HOME! :)
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