Another 2 weeks have passed , AND....
NOTHING :( We patiently wait - for any news. We received another round of paperwork-- around 3 sets of 10-16 pages. What else do I have to do, right?
So... no, we have no idea when our travel date(s) are.... all I can say-- it is in His time we wait. We are enjoying EVERY day along the journey! Have a great weekend!!
Our China Doll ;)
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday update
We received our call at 6:13 pm today~ our dossier has been accepted and "logged in" China TODAY! What does that all mean???? Not sure :(
This is all so new to us. We know in the next month or two we will receive our "Letter of Confirmation" from the Chinese consult stating that we truly are a fit family for Lilly--- and we can start sending her care packages and pictures to our baby girl. Given the time frame our adoption agency & social worker gives us... we are still thinking November ( it can flucuate 3-4 months either way). Our hearts have always felt November-- but my prayer would be before her 3rd Birthday December 8th ;)
Oh, Happy Friday---> we celebrate one day closer to meeting you Lillian Grace! You are soo loved already! It is already 7:28 am Saturday by you/her-- good mornin' sunshine... may someone hold you and give you a giant hug from us today~ LOVE YOU!
Have a great weekend!
This is all so new to us. We know in the next month or two we will receive our "Letter of Confirmation" from the Chinese consult stating that we truly are a fit family for Lilly--- and we can start sending her care packages and pictures to our baby girl. Given the time frame our adoption agency & social worker gives us... we are still thinking November ( it can flucuate 3-4 months either way). Our hearts have always felt November-- but my prayer would be before her 3rd Birthday December 8th ;)
Oh, Happy Friday---> we celebrate one day closer to meeting you Lillian Grace! You are soo loved already! It is already 7:28 am Saturday by you/her-- good mornin' sunshine... may someone hold you and give you a giant hug from us today~ LOVE YOU!
Have a great weekend!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Patience Madsens......
Adoption agency news today:
Hi, Lisa!
I’m always glad to hear from you, but I’m sorry to say that we do not have any new news for you at this time. I followed up about your request for updated information, but sometimes orphanages are slow to respond, if they do at all. We also have not heard about a log in date, but we will be checking with the CCAA to see if they have any news. It is likely you were logged in this week!
I hope you are enjoying your summer! I will let you know as soon as I learn anything.
Best wishes,
Heidi
Hi, Lisa!
I’m always glad to hear from you, but I’m sorry to say that we do not have any new news for you at this time. I followed up about your request for updated information, but sometimes orphanages are slow to respond, if they do at all. We also have not heard about a log in date, but we will be checking with the CCAA to see if they have any news. It is likely you were logged in this week!
I hope you are enjoying your summer! I will let you know as soon as I learn anything.
Best wishes,
Heidi
The One w/ all the answers ....
I went to bed last night discouraged that we didn't get the "Lilly" news/update we are waiting for. Then I woke up at 5:23 this morning with the words Acts 1:7 on my heart- so I got up and looked it up. Acts 1:7 (New International Version)~ 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority." Ok -- I "get it" ;) Wow! Have an awesome Friday and weekend my friends !
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
July 7, 2010
Tuesday, June 29th~
Our dossier-- the many, many hours of paperwork, hard work and tears-- has been submitted to China! As soo as we are accepted- we will get our anticipated fly out date. Could be next week- could be 8 months from now. We patiently wait ;)
Our dossier-- the many, many hours of paperwork, hard work and tears-- has been submitted to China! As soo as we are accepted- we will get our anticipated fly out date. Could be next week- could be 8 months from now. We patiently wait ;)
Day 1 ~ Where to start?
A year ago...
Unlike Miss Positive, energetic me... I had a little melt down . Ok- a big melt down. Bill & I sat down and talked. Talked about all those thoughts and feelings I had not yet completely understood. I shared with Bill how much I miss that little "something" in my lap... to rock, to read to, to snuggle with. The Candy Land. The crazy children's television television shows and songs. The smell of play dough. Our 11 and 18 year old frown on those things ?? We discussed our options~ we can either get a dog (not real into Candy Land or play dough??), or find a way to have another child ;) Well, 3 humane societies later, there was NO dog to be matched. Coupled with that- my 40 year old obgyn appt- my doc sharing the news with us that I knew was coming. After many years of trying, the chances of us 'biologically' having another baby were slim to none. Our journey towards Lillian Grace started. For anyone who is familiar with the adoption road.. it is long and weary road. I distinctly remember the evening sitting at a Mexican restaurant with Bill. I had told him about the countless hours I had spent researching children waiting to be adopted. When my sister became pregnant last year, our daughter suggested she call her baby Lilly. At the time, it was shrugged off, and Kelsey continued to love that name. We left the restaurant that cold, November evening- and Bill said" Hon, SHOW me what you have found on adopting a child." We couldn't get home fast enough. The countless hours of going through opictures, profiles, stories-- I had lots to share. As I quickly logged into our aol account, it stated "You have mail." The email happened to be from one of the MANY adoption agencies I had viewed "waiting children" on. It happened to be the very first email (after months of surfing) from an adoption agency- and its title read~ "Child match- Lilly needs you." We opened the email to a beautiful little African American girl. After inquiring, we found out she was a "poster child" for the many children out there waiting for a home. So, our search began. Together, we viewed countless photos of children that deserve a good, loving home. In the end, one precious face kept coming back. Our "Lilly":) I have always told Bill if I were to have a baby at 40+, and he/she had Downs syndrome... I would feel Blessed to be called Mom. Both Bill & I are 18+ years in education, and have spent many years with children with disabilities. To us-- they are not disabilities. They are abilities. As we continue our journey to Jin Yu/ Lilly... our hearts race with joy and excitement. Every day that passes is another day closer. We call it a roller coaster of a journey- but one that will be well worth the ride! We are truly Blessed!
Unlike Miss Positive, energetic me... I had a little melt down . Ok- a big melt down. Bill & I sat down and talked. Talked about all those thoughts and feelings I had not yet completely understood. I shared with Bill how much I miss that little "something" in my lap... to rock, to read to, to snuggle with. The Candy Land. The crazy children's television television shows and songs. The smell of play dough. Our 11 and 18 year old frown on those things ?? We discussed our options~ we can either get a dog (not real into Candy Land or play dough??), or find a way to have another child ;) Well, 3 humane societies later, there was NO dog to be matched. Coupled with that- my 40 year old obgyn appt- my doc sharing the news with us that I knew was coming. After many years of trying, the chances of us 'biologically' having another baby were slim to none. Our journey towards Lillian Grace started. For anyone who is familiar with the adoption road.. it is long and weary road. I distinctly remember the evening sitting at a Mexican restaurant with Bill. I had told him about the countless hours I had spent researching children waiting to be adopted. When my sister became pregnant last year, our daughter suggested she call her baby Lilly. At the time, it was shrugged off, and Kelsey continued to love that name. We left the restaurant that cold, November evening- and Bill said" Hon, SHOW me what you have found on adopting a child." We couldn't get home fast enough. The countless hours of going through opictures, profiles, stories-- I had lots to share. As I quickly logged into our aol account, it stated "You have mail." The email happened to be from one of the MANY adoption agencies I had viewed "waiting children" on. It happened to be the very first email (after months of surfing) from an adoption agency- and its title read~ "Child match- Lilly needs you." We opened the email to a beautiful little African American girl. After inquiring, we found out she was a "poster child" for the many children out there waiting for a home. So, our search began. Together, we viewed countless photos of children that deserve a good, loving home. In the end, one precious face kept coming back. Our "Lilly":) I have always told Bill if I were to have a baby at 40+, and he/she had Downs syndrome... I would feel Blessed to be called Mom. Both Bill & I are 18+ years in education, and have spent many years with children with disabilities. To us-- they are not disabilities. They are abilities. As we continue our journey to Jin Yu/ Lilly... our hearts race with joy and excitement. Every day that passes is another day closer. We call it a roller coaster of a journey- but one that will be well worth the ride! We are truly Blessed!
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