So many have asked how the adoption is going. Well, we are still in the early stages but have finally completed our home study (birth, marriage certificate, background checks, visits with social worker, lots of notarized papers...)! I have added a timeline on the sidebar so that you can follow along. :)
We are now waiting for authorization to be fingerprinted and then receive a 797 which is part of the immigration process on the US side. Meanwhile all of our other paperwork is getting certified and authenticated (that means they check the notary and check the notaries check). After this we will be able to send our dossier to China (DTC) and get a log in date (LID)! Woohoo!
When will we be matched? Great question!! We could be matched before we get a LID or after. We just keep praying for God to protect our child. We know God is in control and has power over everything! He is A-M-A-Z-ing. :)
Will keep you updated as our adoptoin journey continues!
WOO HOO! Celebrate for each phase you complete. I'm so excited for you and can not wait to see who God has chosen to be your new son or daughter.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie! We would not be this far without you and Bill. So thankful to get to know you better and walk with you beside us on this journey! :)
DeleteCongratulations Deidra! Time will seem slow day by day but the months will soon fly by as you are busy with your sweet littles and hubby being at home.
ReplyDeleteBillie - so true!! Each day seems like a million. Thankful it is summer and we have so much to keep us busy! :)
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