Sunday, October 19, 2008
This is all quite interesting
I've been pouring through requirements, getting ready for the "paper chase", researching orphanages, reading Scripture, etc. today, and I have to admit that this all is quite interesting. I wish there was a magic wand that I could wave over my family, go to China tomorrow, and bring home a baby, but this process is going to be a long one. One of the first questions I have had for the longest time was if we would be able to adopt because of Grace's death and our three miscarriages. I was so nervous until I found out the answers. However, I'm under 50, in good health, with one child in the home, and Katie and I fit the marriage requirements! ;) I'm having a lot of fun dreaming right now. I don't know if that's how it began for others who have gone through (or is going through) this process, but I'm finding myself getting excited for something that won't fully happen for a few years (praying this will happen). Katie's sharing my positive feelings, so hopefully this is in God's plan for the three of us.
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Hello, I just read your blog on SCC. I've been checking it daily since Maria's death. I am happy for you and your family about the decision to adopt from China. Oct 17th marked the 2 year waiting period for my husband and I. It has been very difficult at times. When we applied they wait was only 1 year but it kept increasing. Back in June, I almost let Satan defeat us and almost stopped the process. We are older and have a hard time understanding this but I know it is in Gods timing. I want to encourage you, if your wait time is like it is now, don't give up. Be patientwith all the questions-when are you going to get her, what is taking so long, can't you do anything? The people who are not adopting don't understand the process and how hard the long wait can be. They are truly just being conserned. I pray that you have a wonderful journey. Our little girl is going to be named Peli (rhymes with Kelly). It means full of joy. We can't wait for our joy to come home! I'll be checking back to follow your journey! Tammie Ross
In this way adoption is much like (what I understand of, having never been personally through) the birth process. Dreams are fun! Enjoy them!
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