We received an email from our agency on Friday, saying that
the US embassy has instituted new investigation procedures in all adoptions in
the DRC. Investigators will be looking
more thoroughly into the “orphan” status of each child, which could require
travel into some of the less stable/ difficult to reach areas. Bottom line, this could delay adoption
processes by 3-6 months. I've been really bummed by this news! We were really hoping to be able to travel this spring/early summer, but if things are delayed it could be as long as a whole year from now before we can go.
About a week ago, they sent us new pictures of our B. She’s smiling in some of them and looks so
healthy…and looks like she’s grown since our September pictures. I have her framed on my desk, and my heart
aches to see that sweet face in person! I hate the thought of her growing up even more before we can hold her.
Most of our part is finished at this point – we will have a few
more documents to submit down the road, but we’re just waiting. This is the hardest part, I think. When we were working on our homestudy and
dossier, we were working toward something…now it is in the hands of the courts
and immigration offices…
.JPG) |
| B's toes |
In John 14:18, Jesus tells his disciples: “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come
to you.” I know He loves our girl so much more than we
do, and I pray every day that He will be close to her and take care of her…
No comments:
Post a Comment