I'm not exactly sure how to title this post so I will just go with how I (we) feel.
This latest referral batch has been a huge disappointment for us as well as another set-back, we think.
It goes like this; they did two referrals the month of December which we thought was wonderful. The first set of referrals was a large batch (all things considering) but the second set of referrals was only approximately 38 families. Our hope was that they would match families up to and including April 5, 2006 (which would put us at a referral in February/March of 2010, approximately). Unfortunately, they only matched up to and including April 3, 2006. Well, April 1st and 2nd were weekend days so maybe one family total for those two days and that is all. The reason why they have been doing two referrals for the month of December appears to be that they don't start matching/referral time again until the end of January, so it sets us back again.
The CCAA has also posted a notice stating that they have been made aware of a child, now approximately 7 years old, who was sexually abused following her adoption. There are too many words that I want to use to comment on this which are inappropriate to say, I feel, on a blog site. The only thing I could say about this is that this will most likely change the rules again and we are, at this time, uncertain if they are going to make us go through anymore background checks ($$$) or other requirements. Unfortunately, only time will tell.
Our hearts hurt, our eyes are red, watery and blurry...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Matching!!!!!!
China Adopt Talk (a/k/a RQ d/b/a Rumor Queen) reports that an agency is currently matching. She does not give this a rating but since she through in..."Can I get a Woo-HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!?" I'll take this as great news. The quicker they match and the closer they get to April 18, 2006 --- means referral time for US!!!!
Say your prays, cross your fingers, toes, legs, eyes, whatever...
Usually we don't hear anything for another 5 days following the first rumor.
We will keep you all posted.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!
Say your prays, cross your fingers, toes, legs, eyes, whatever...
Usually we don't hear anything for another 5 days following the first rumor.
We will keep you all posted.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Four Years and Still Counting
Thursday, December 17, 2009 marked four years of when we started our adoption process. I woke up, got ready for work, walked out of the bedroom and looked to the left to see the Christmas Tree and could not help but to think that it is another year without our child(ren).
For the last two years, the CCAA has sent referrals twice in the month of December. So far, they have only sent referrals once this year. There are no rumors on this topic but RQ (Rumor Queen) did say that the last two times it was before Christmas. This does not mean that it still can't happen but we have learned our lesson not to get our hopes up. This is hard not to do as in the past when they did this, they were LARGE batches that they sent out.
Our Christmas Wish...
we can only hope, pray, and wait.........
For the last two years, the CCAA has sent referrals twice in the month of December. So far, they have only sent referrals once this year. There are no rumors on this topic but RQ (Rumor Queen) did say that the last two times it was before Christmas. This does not mean that it still can't happen but we have learned our lesson not to get our hopes up. This is hard not to do as in the past when they did this, they were LARGE batches that they sent out.
Our Christmas Wish...
we can only hope, pray, and wait.........
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Introduction
To Our Family and Friends...Welcome to our Adoption Blog
Our journey began back on December 17, 2005. We rushed around to get medical exams, background checks, letters from friends and family, were fingerprinted, papers signed, notarized, etc... in order to have our papers Logged Into China (i.e.: Log-In Date, a/k/a LID) quickly. At that time, the wait for a referral was 6-8 months. Here we are, coming up on 4 years of waiting to become a "forever family". A lot has happened in those months. For Dennis: he continues to be very happy at his job and enjoying the work he does; he purchased a new car with four doors to prepare for the family; and he started working out on a daily basis and running which he seems to be enjoying very much. For Lisa: I continue to run and work-out as best as I can; I was laid off as a Design Associate thanks to the wonderful market we are currently experiencing but continue to keep in touch with everyone as it was a wonderful place to work and I enjoyed every moment of it; I went back to school for another Associates Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assisting and graduated in the Summer of 2009; I work at a wonderful office who I call my second family and enjoy my job immensely and could not have asked for a better place to work and grow in a career that I have wanted for a very long time. For Callie: well, she is still our little sweet pea and our first born. She is as happy as ever and continues to run (actually hop) and play. For all of us: we've moved 3 times (yes, you read that correctly) and are now living in a beautiful home which we continue to improve with our project list. We have great neighbors (although, there are only 3 homes on this block at the current moment) but miss our Whistling Way family.
For Dennis and I, this journey has been extremely long, at times very stressful, and most of all sad as we continue to wait to meet our child(ren) in China and become a "forever family". Although this journey has been difficult we know that in the end it will all be well worth it and the wait won't seem that long anymore.
It is at this time that we FINALLY get to announce that it is OUR TURN. China has completed matching families with LID through March 31, 2006 and they are beginning to start the month of April. Although our LID is 04/18/06 and we are right around the corner from receiving a referral, we could still wait another 6 months --- or less --- or even longer (God help us if we do). We will utilize this site to keep our family and friends updated as to where we are at in the adoption process. If we need to move to another site (as China does not allow connections to all blog sites) we will post that travel site on this blog as a link so you can easily access it and follow our journey, should you choose to.
During this waiting period we will post updates as well as some common questions and answers as to the adoption process to give you an idea as to all we really had to go through. (We have been asked many times to explain the process and how it all works. Unfortunately, we really did not want to talk about it too much in the past as it has been difficult).
For now, welcome to our first post to our Journey to China to become a "forever family".
Our journey began back on December 17, 2005. We rushed around to get medical exams, background checks, letters from friends and family, were fingerprinted, papers signed, notarized, etc... in order to have our papers Logged Into China (i.e.: Log-In Date, a/k/a LID) quickly. At that time, the wait for a referral was 6-8 months. Here we are, coming up on 4 years of waiting to become a "forever family". A lot has happened in those months. For Dennis: he continues to be very happy at his job and enjoying the work he does; he purchased a new car with four doors to prepare for the family; and he started working out on a daily basis and running which he seems to be enjoying very much. For Lisa: I continue to run and work-out as best as I can; I was laid off as a Design Associate thanks to the wonderful market we are currently experiencing but continue to keep in touch with everyone as it was a wonderful place to work and I enjoyed every moment of it; I went back to school for another Associates Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assisting and graduated in the Summer of 2009; I work at a wonderful office who I call my second family and enjoy my job immensely and could not have asked for a better place to work and grow in a career that I have wanted for a very long time. For Callie: well, she is still our little sweet pea and our first born. She is as happy as ever and continues to run (actually hop) and play. For all of us: we've moved 3 times (yes, you read that correctly) and are now living in a beautiful home which we continue to improve with our project list. We have great neighbors (although, there are only 3 homes on this block at the current moment) but miss our Whistling Way family.
For Dennis and I, this journey has been extremely long, at times very stressful, and most of all sad as we continue to wait to meet our child(ren) in China and become a "forever family". Although this journey has been difficult we know that in the end it will all be well worth it and the wait won't seem that long anymore.
It is at this time that we FINALLY get to announce that it is OUR TURN. China has completed matching families with LID through March 31, 2006 and they are beginning to start the month of April. Although our LID is 04/18/06 and we are right around the corner from receiving a referral, we could still wait another 6 months --- or less --- or even longer (God help us if we do). We will utilize this site to keep our family and friends updated as to where we are at in the adoption process. If we need to move to another site (as China does not allow connections to all blog sites) we will post that travel site on this blog as a link so you can easily access it and follow our journey, should you choose to.
During this waiting period we will post updates as well as some common questions and answers as to the adoption process to give you an idea as to all we really had to go through. (We have been asked many times to explain the process and how it all works. Unfortunately, we really did not want to talk about it too much in the past as it has been difficult).
For now, welcome to our first post to our Journey to China to become a "forever family".
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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