This weekend we received the CHSFS Ethiopia Newsletter for March, the same as we do every month. I read it in great disappointment, sadness, anxiousness, frustration, you name it...I felt it...knowing our wait time may even be longer. This wait is getting so hard. When we started the process we were told that the wait time was about 6-9 months with the court date and then travel to follow within three months after that. We anticipated being home with our new baby by late summer at least. If we are lucky now we will just have our referral at that time."One factor that may influence referral times is the number of families that submit a complete dossier at the same time. In July through October 2008, for instance, an unusually high number of families submitted dossiers and were added to the official wait list. As a result, we anticipate that families that submitted their dossiers after July 1, 2008 will wait longer for a referral, possibly 14-16 months."
We submitted our dossier on July 31, 2008. There is the (more than likely) possibility that we will be waiting......
I am so grateful that we have our precious Kole. I am able to focus my energy on him and occupy my time keeping up with him. I enjoy my moments with him immensely. I cannot imagine how those that don't have other children are handling this wait. I am so thankful.
What a jumble of emotions. Lord grant us and all those going through this adoption process patience. I do not want to be a bitter and impatient person. We must remind ourselves that this is all a part of God's plan so we will continue to wait...
.........................................and be goofy in the meantime and enjoy it!
Hi Karla! I'm just catching up with your blog - great pictures of Kole! Despite the news that your wait time may increase, here's the crazy thing... God already knows the exact child that will become yours, and every single thing that happens in this process is one step closer on the road to THAT child. The moment you first see your child's face, all of the tears and frustation and painful yearning will instantly melt away. The "waiting" is the most difficult part of this entire journey, but someday, in hindsight, you will look back and know that everything happened for a reason and in perfect timing. with love, Karen Wistrom
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