Hooray!!! Posted about about 4 years ago

We got wonderful news yesterday! We found out the Colombian govt wants us to be able to not only Skype "Bella" soon, but we will also be going to get her at the end of the month ( Lord willing) We know things can change at the drop of the hat, but we are ecstatic and so very full of hopeful anticipation. Our season of waiting is over and now we get to run to our sweet daughter.There are so many...

All evaluations are complete! Posted about over 4 years ago

We had our final follow up call with our psychologist yesterday. We completed our evaluation and he will be sending it to us so we can get it notarized by the state of Texas. Once we have that done, they will send the 800A off for approval. We will send in a request to have the paperwork expedited. They are not obligated to, but we are praying mighty prayers that the Lord will go before us and ...

Home Study Complete! Posted about over 4 years ago

This week and next we are gathering the paperwork and letters to send off our dossier. This is the next BIG step in the process for us. Please pray that once these get submitted they are approved faster than normal. Our girl must be matched to us by October ((or she ages out))and these documents usually take 2-3months for translation & approval by the Colombian govt. In all this we remembe...

Light at the End of a Paperwork Tunnel Posted about almost 5 years ago

Yesterday we finished our Older Adopted Child training and started our medical evaluations & blood work. Friday we have our last Home study interview. We’re so close to the finish line of paperwork that needs completing! 

Our adoption just got updated to Paperwork In Process Posted about almost 5 years ago

A lot of time and training for parents go into an adoption. Learning how to parent kids from trauma and hard places can be VERY different from how you parent biological kids or how you were raised. Trauma, (like neglect and abuse ) adversely affect the brain. Changing the way kids respond, see the world, and what they believe to be true. They are NOT trying to react & respond in ways we per...