Today we received a copy of our home study to read before they send it to St. Mary's. It was the strangest feeling to read "us" through someone else's eyes. I had to giggle at a couple of things.. The first one being how many times they state you will be a good parent. I often wonder, does anyone actually put on there they wouldn't be a good parent. Would they even make it to this stage if they weren't fit? Just stupid little things I think of....
This makes me even more anxious to get the FBI fingerprints back. That is the one thing standing between us and USCIS (immigration) approval!!! Speaking of FBI fingerprinting... I had to contact them earlier this week and they were so nice. The gal I spoke with was so helpful and took the time to look things up for us. She could have just said.. "It's taking 10-11 weeks for paperwork", but nope she went in and found where we are in the process. She said we should see the documents back around April 13....Once we have that back we will be on the look out for USCIS fingerprinting... I keep saying I will feel better once the paperwork is in Poland. However, once that is done I am sure I will starting saying "I just want to see our referral". Oh the viscous cycle of wanting and waiting ;)
I haven't heard much from many of our adoptive buddies regarding referral and/or travel. We are praying that they keeping moving through the process and they are united with their children soon! Also, if anyone has any stories regarding their travels we would love to hear them!
The process is definately a rough one and yes, you will feel a bit better when you paperwork is ready in Poland. Unfortunatley for us, things didn't work out in Poland the way we planned and are chosing another path for our adoption. As always, Best of luck to you to! Feel free to keep in touch:)
ReplyDeleteWe wish you the best and are sorry it didnt work out.
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