Here is what we are looking at. The Colombian courts shut down mid December. Knowing we will be in Colombia for at least 3 weeks means we would have to travel before Thanksgiving. A referral would have to come in the next 5 weeks. We are not even through translation yet. With that being said I am setting my heart on a spring referral.I have inquired with our agency about information regarding (after ICBF sends approval) how many people are in the stack, of 2 siblings 0 – 7 yrs of age non gender specific, ahead of us. They said they will be able to tell us how many CHI families are ahead of us, but not how many applicants the ICBF has in front of us. So the timeline of 6 – 12 months is anyone’s best guess, based on past statistics and trends.
In getting to know other folks adopting babies from Colombia and other areas, they have waited 2 and 3 years for referrals, so by no means am I complaining. I just simply wanted to clarify the timeline. Everyone’s desire was to have them home by Christmas. What I am really doing is trying to ease my pain of having my heart set on November. I have come to terms with November being the month we will receive approval from the ICBF.
Other than an update of completion of translation and ICBF approval, the journal entries from now until the time of referral will simply be an account of feelings and general life activities as we wait. I want to kind of keep track of life as we wait. It will be a neat thing for the kids to read someday. We just can’t wait to get them home!
Taking a deep breath….Sigh…
1 comment:
You know you shouldn't worry! Everything has been in God's hands so far. Everything will continue to be in His hands! He wants you to be with your new family members very soon. It is obvious by the speed of your paperwork and the process of everything you have accomplished so far.
So as far as it not happening in November, well, you just never know. You have had a strong feeling about November for a long time. So maybe that will be when your paperwork will be completed. Or it could possibly be when you find out about your children. Who they are, how old, and when you will get to meet them.
So just take a deep breath and remember that it is all in God's control and you will all be together soon enough. And just think, if you run out of things to do at home, work, or with the kids...you know...your "spare time", you could always keep up on learning your spanish! :-D
Keep your head up! We are all on your side and I'm thinkin bout ya and praying for you!
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