So Sunday marked our 6 month being DTE. We have passed the suggested timeline of getting a referral in 4-6 months, but we know that AWAA is doing all they can to collect information about the children. There haven't been too many referrals lately, a couple infant girls were referred around Christmas. And unfortunately another family lost a referral. So we are #2 for a boy and #4 for a girl. I have really been praying for these families that have lost a referral. I can't imagine the heartache for the child and another delay in their journey. I am hoping AWAA gets the needed documentation SOON so these babies can be referred and these families will be one step closer to bringing their children home. We have been told by AWAA that there are several babies and children at the Transition Home waiting for documentation so their referral can be given out. I hate that these children are just sitting there waiting and families are sitting here waiting too. Please continue to pray for this situation and the Ethiopian government to give and collect all the needed information ASAP.
Tomorrow we will be getting our yellow fever and typhoid vaccinations in Peoria. We will be ready to travel as soon as they tell us we can go!
Oh wow! How frustrating for you! I know what you mean about the children just sitting there waiting to come home! James and I have been discussing whether or not/or more like when we will adopt again. From what I've been reading, International adoptions are slow everywhere! All this new red tape is tying everybody up! You are both in our prayers and I know your child(ren) are in God's hands and they will come to you at just the right time. However, the waiting tears your heart out in the meantime! Hang on, your life will change in a flash! Oh and we just mailed something for you! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you guys are still waiting. I pray that referral comes soon. The waiting is so hard. Keep focused on God, he is never late, even if it seems that way to us sometimes. We're so glad you guys are coming to visit next weekend. I hope it will help pass the time a bit. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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We're praying for you guys, Tara! So sorry to hear about all the delays and the poor families who lost their referrals. :( Breaks my heart. Can't wait until we can see pics of your little ones!!!
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