In less than 2 weeks, despite Christmas & New Years, we got our USCIS/Homeland Security approval! Just so you know, that is crazy fast!
Now our first round of paperwork is submitted in our children's country. This is when we get the official word that they are adoptable. WE know they've been listed but this is like a 2nd check to make sure they've not been adopted or moved or deceased. Although I've heard good things recently, this is a scary time for us. I think the rest of the adoption will be a scary time for us. Our work is done, the paperwork is in...now it is up to the children's country to say YES,come and adopt!
Please pray that all goes smoothly from this point on. We have no control whatsoever at this point, we're just trusting God for the outcome. This first batch went in, but no full dossiers are accepted until Feb 1. We are looking for ours to be submitted on that day. Then we get an appointment with their Department of Adoptions. Depending on when that appointment is, is when we leave for their country.
PLEASE pray for us & for the two children we already love so much. We want to bring them home and give them a whole new life!
"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!
Praying Praying Praying!
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME news! That is incredibly quick, esp over the holidays! God is good! I hate that "winter shutdown" they take over there, but I guess that gives you time to make sure all is set w/ your dossier and ready to go right away. Praying you get over there ASAP. May the Lord sustain Seth and Sarah over the winter months.
ReplyDeleteHope the remainder of your journey goes as quickly and as smoothly. God BLess.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing! Praise the Lord! I am so excited for you!
ReplyDelete2 Weeks!?!? That's insane! Did you include a letter for medical emergency? We weren't even counting on the check being cashed for two weeks! USCIS approval is all that stands between us and dossier submission so we'd love to figure a way to get it done faster. You'll have to share your secret!
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