1. Blog change
A few folks have noticed the change to our blog and the removal of some posts. The reason is that another adoptive family posted their vacation on their blog and they were broken into. There is no known correlation to the post but the possibility was enough for them (and us) to make some changes to our blogs. So you will no longer see our first names or references to any places that could "find" us in here. And we had to remove the slideshow of the photos we are taking for the children as it had too much personal info written on the pics for the kids.
2. Adoption update - tasks
We have a month till we leave. We have most of the big items taken care of -- plane tickets, registering with the USEmbassy, ordering uncirculated $, making a packing list, making a "packet" for those folks that will be taking care of things here while we are gone.
3. Home renovations continue.
Here are a few pics of the new dining room my husband made me:-) I love the built in china cabinet -- it was a lot of work (we did it all overselves to keep the cost way down and all the furniture refinished or reupolstered) but the storage is so well worth it!! The painting is an original from my cousin. We are so thrilled to have one!!! We bought this fixer upper house for the space with glorious plans of filling it with little ones and we really really really hope everything works out with this adoption.
7 comments:
If I had listened to everyone prior to me or the stories that came each year after me, then I never would have adopted. Even in 2000 the word was out there were no young children and family X had just gotten the last referral!
You must go forward with an open heart and pray. Do not focus on what is going on in blogs for they are probably only 25% of the actual families internationally there. I remember hearing about no young children and no girls for that matter then I went to region and there were suddenly five families there adopting under two...Who knew!
Hey, we adopted in DECEMBER 2007--and we didn't see any (as far as I know) of the files that so many other families had seen. Don't worry, God will take care of you. He knows why he's sending you there. Remind me to tell you a story when I see you on Friday. :)
Thanks for being so honest I hope you find your child. . I wanted to share a thought with you privately so if you would please email me I will share my thoughts. thereed8@yahoo.com
We had a November 07 appointment, came home in December. The situation in Ukraine was not good (like you mentioned) but we continued to trust that we were doing what God was calling us to do. Had we simply gone by the what we were hearing from other families, we probably would have backed out. Instead, we found our beautiful, healthy 5 1/2 year old son.
We are in the same situation that you are. The only answer that we have is that God is in control. I know this is just what we say, but I truly do believe this. We have made up our minds that if we get there and something does not work then we had a wonderful vacation exploring a new country that we would have never seen except that we tried to adopt this child. And if we do come home with a beautiful daughter that is just an extra bonus. I cannot say that we are not very apprehensive about going with all the news that is out. It scares us. But as we all know fear is from the devil. Not from God. Satan wants us to be afraid it furthers his cause. So we will pray together to keep our eyes on God and pray that God will reveal to us his plan for family.
Tammy
Hope I am not preaching too much. This is more for myself that for you.
When you are at your appointment, ask if the information you are being given is current or not. The orphanage can be called from your appointment to get updated information. Don't be afraid to ask for that!!
We asked for a boy under 4 years old, and that is exactly what we were shown. Set up doctors and others to collect information for you when you are here regarding medical conditions, surgeries, etc. You can also meet with Dr. Yuri the night before your appt for a little more info on what you'll probably be shown and what it means.
If you want to chat, email me at stacianddamon@gmail.com
Don't give up yet!!
Staci
You have come so far! I know each person has in mind what they think they can handle, but I think all who have been agree you will find you are stronger than you think! May God continue to bless your road to your child, where ever they are!
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