It's always fun when I click on over to a 'decor' blog and get to read a tidbit or two about the person's real life, so I thought I'd share a bit of good news from ours.
I mentioned before that my hubs and I decided to start our family through adoption a very long 2 years and 10 months ago. We had a rocky start considering that 10 days after we submitted our completed file and adoption fees, our local adoption agency declared bankruptcy. It was a horrible experience and one that made our adoption wait so much longer.
After the bankruptcy, our file was given an estimated number on the wait list. Since we were one of the last families to sign on with the agency before it went under, our number was waaaaaaaay down at the bottom of the list: #222.
Our small, but exciting news is that our wait list number is finally in the double digits. The last referral put us at.....................
Wooooohoooooooooooooo! And since some families ahead of us have different age and gender requests, that number could technically be a bit less. I'm starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel!!!!
Our other good news is that as soon as our documents are updated (they all expire after two years), our file will finally be sent over to Ethiopia. Since we were so far down on the list, it's been sitting in a filing cabinet in Ontario this whole time. Once I get the confirmation that our file has been sent overseas you can bet I'll be doing my own awkward version of the Carlton dance. :)
Let's hope our next update will be soon!
How exciting that the process is getting a little shorter for you :) There is so much more to all of us than just our decorating style...I hope all your dreams come true for you and your hubby!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you to see progress...sending wishes for a speedy process the rest of the way!
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Also sending out prayers that the process goes quickly for you!Happy File going overseas day!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best of luck to you on the process.....
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday.
woohoo!!!! Congrats on reaching the double digits! I will do my own awkward dance for you when your file lands in Ethiopia!
ReplyDeletep.s. does this mean you will resume making your awesome dolls soon?!? :)
yay!!!! i am pulling for you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, double digits is worth an update...and your file soon-to-be-on-its-way - how very exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Yay! That is so exciting! I am sure it really won't be that far away! :)
ReplyDeleteNgaio May xx
That's exciting news!! Congratulations!! I'm an adoptive Mommy as well, actually I've written a few posts about my adoptions this month.
ReplyDeleteCompleting each step in the process is not easy, but each step is a milestone and brings you closer to meeting your child!!
This is very exciting news! I look forward to hearing about your journey.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation!!! As a fellow adoptive mom (Ukraine and Korea), I totally get how crazy this roller coaster ride can be. Hang on! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate this journey!
ReplyDeleteYay for double digits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete:) Very exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteYay... congrats! Looking forward to having another ethio-baby in our neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Sarah! I'm sure the waiting is so very hard. I hope things speed along for you guys.
ReplyDeleteWoot! Congrats on the double digits! My aunt and uncle adopted twice, once from Russia and again from Guatemala, and the process is long but worth the wait! Can't wait for another update :)
ReplyDeleteYay!! Brilliant news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Hope your file be on the way real soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is great news!! Very exciting! Please keep us updated!!
ReplyDeleteThat is very exciting
ReplyDeleteYay! Such a long process. Hugs and prayers Sarah!
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Shannon
Giddyup! Very happy for you... for some reason, I always remember that you were #222. It seems like The List came out a million years ago, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe that you've made it down 123 spots, and now you're in the double digits. I'm so happy for you; you're SO MUCH closer to hearing your phone go riiiiiiiiing! Yay!
Great news on the adoption process getting closer - God bless! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats. I know how frustrating the process can be as hubby and I adopted from Ethiopia two years ago. It's definitely changed a lot since then ! If u want to pick anyone's brain or talk, I know I'm a stranger but I'm around !
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