We have just been assigned our 3rd adoption case worker. Due to personnel movement within our agency, this is apparently a necessary move, no reflection on our adoption eligibility. Unfortunately, a ball or 2 got dropped in the process causing delay in some of the paperwork needed for our dossier. We have also been informed that the Chinese government has extended the waiting period for placement of a child to 6 - 8 months after the dossier is received in China. We are obviously disappointed with this latest development, however we are confident of the soverignty of God in the whole picture (read the 2x4 posting).
The Great State of New Jersey actually doubled up on the original request for a certified birth certificate - so now we have multiple documents, but none which have been approved by the secretary of state (original request on Dec 12 - I'm cutting them some slack due to Christmas vacations).
So, that's the latest.....more updates when we have some news....pray for us for patience and anxiety levels.....God bless........Don
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Hey Don and Be,
Thanks for keeping us up to date.
I've always thought how strange it is that to adopt a child, two people have to be put through the most intense scrutiny, inspection, examination, etc.
Yet it's so gosh-darn easy for two people to PRODUCE a child, biologically mature but nothing close to emotionally or socially ready to be parents. Thus many of the unfortunate unparented, mis-parented and under-parented people we see today.
Off my soapbox now. Love you guys, and glad you got to connect with SCC.
Don and Be,
While disappointing, to say the very least, there has to be a reason for this. God is in control of the big picture as well as the details. We'll be praying that this will happen for you at the perfect time - no sooner, no later. Perfect timing. And, we'll be staying tuned for that miracle story that is surely to come when all of this is said and done! ...And stamped (in triplicate), and evaluated(14 times),and recertified (20 times), and shuffled between desks(can't begin to guess THAT number!), and, well...all of that.
Love you!
Maryann
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