Whew- can we just say that this summer has flown by? So the good news is....We are now through with all our travels, and I am through with all my classes. I finished both courses and look forward to applying all the things I learned once school starts back up, which happens to be next Wednesday. Is that insane or what? The kids don't even come back until after Labor Day!
OK, ready for the bad news?.....the wait time has been raised to 22 months. AND our agency is now writing the phrase "22 months at this time", which indicates that it will go even higher. The times are based on your Log In Date (LID), ours is officially December 13th, 2006. That is the official date that our dossier (home study and formal request for adoption) was logged into China's database. Do the math....that means our referral (photos & medical history) will come in October 2008, and we will be traveling in January 2009. Of course, all those dates are tentative since we KNOW the wait time will only go higher.
I knew it was coming, but it doesn't make it any easier. I've been spending a lot of time thinking about faith, my own faith, and trying to use that to calm my emotions. Most of the time it works and I trust that what is meant to happen will happen. Other times, I let my emotions get the best of me and that just turns into a downward spiral. Sometimes I get all emotional about it for no reason and the smallest things can trigger it. Faith, faith and more faith...For about 9 months now, we've been going to a local church. Attending services every week and becoming involved with the congregation has really helped me. I even started a bell choir, and both of us joined the choir. It feels wonderful to sing again! It's been great to be part of the church community. I am really trying to ground myself, stay positive and of course stay busy.
On that note, Randy has enrolled in post-Graduate school! (Dr. Morgan sounds good!!) He is majoring in counseling and is hoping to be able to publish his dissertation when all is said and done. He will be concentrating on infertility and adoption. He chose Newburgh Theological Seminary in Evansville, Indiana and has eagerly begun the coursework. There's not much out there when it comes to dealing with adoption and the emotional roller coaster so, he has a strong passion for what he is doing and there's a definite need for it. I am really proud of him and will help in any way I can! I'm all about the editing!!
Thanks to everyone for their kind words and prayers. It really means a lot and helps us through this emotional, long waiting time.
