We're Getting Excited

By -
We've been reading some other recent adoptive blogs, and it seems USCIS is tending to have a faster turnaround time than previously thought.  We have ECAS to thank for assembling such a complete package.  USCIS scheduled Josiah for his biometrics on 02/09/11, but we've learned from many bloggers that many of these offices will allow walkins, especially if you have the USCIS biometrics letter.  So Josiah is coming with us on Thursday.  The worst thing that can happen is they say "No".

I've noticed now on many blogs that the approval letter, called an I-171H letter, often comes just two weeks after submittal of biometrics.   Due to this, ECAS is helping us put together what will be a huge dossier that will get sent to Ukraine.  There are 24 separate documents, all which have to be Apostiled (you may want to Google that one).  We essentially have two weeks and three days to get it all done, which includes blood tests and physicals for Nellie and I.  But after three weeks of waiting, it is exciting again to be moving forward.  Assuming all goes well in this timeline, we should be able to get our SDA appointment in Ukraine in mid-April.  We are praying, though, for an appointment even sooner, since the moratorium is still a possibility. 

We updated our web page address.  I hope that hasn't made people unable to find the blog.  We greatly appreciate all who follow our story and pray with us.  It is hard to wait so long to see Anya again, but moving forward, and making steady progress really helps pass the time.  Please pray with us the USCIS will allow Josiah to be fingerprinted on 02/03/11, and that our approval gets sent to us by the 17th. 

Nellie and I are working on a letter to send to Anya.  We are telling about our visit with Grandma and Grandpa (Nellie's parents) this past weekend.  Nellie's Dad has been telling everyone about Anya.  The excitement in their eyes is glowing....this is such a signature of when God is moving.  Praise Him.

Please pray for: 

1) USCIS to allow Josiah to have biometrics with us on 02/03/11
2) Approval of I-171H form by 02/17/11
3) For our dossier to come together in  time for mailing on 02/18/11

We really need your prayers!  Thanks for following.

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    It would be interesting to know what some of these abbreviations stand for. :)

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Battles Continue

By -
We have been sending Samuel and Anya to a therapist for about 6 months now.  Dr. Kelly does play therapy, creating a safe zone for the kids to express their inner frustrations.  Nellie, Zach, myself and Matthias are ready for some play therapy.  I remember something my friend Jeff told me about Misha, a boy he adopted from Russia.  He said 5 years after the adoption, the boy still lies, and blatantly.    The funny thing is that there are days when you really believe you are making progress.  Then reality hits, and you see what was thought of as progress, was merely a calculation, a behavior displayed to yield a desired result.  This stands in stark contrast to any child we have raised previoulsy.  Our biological children at home, are really sick of these manipulative behaviors.  We are sick of them.  Talk about draining. But God has been our miracle worker over and over.  He is the one making progress, and He is not taking ...
Read more

I forgot a Key Post

By -
Just reading through this nice new format on the blog, I realized I left out an important day or two I wanted to pass along.  After the 10 day wait for the court approval of the adoption, you have an opportunity to get the children.  There was some concern about my taking Samuel home to downtown Kiev.  I took this as a slight, which was kind of arrogant.  They were thinking of my best interests.  Having Samuel downtown in Kiev in the apartment was so difficult. He would not watch TV, nor play with toys, nor eat most of what we tried to feed him, and for entertainment, he would stare at the washing machine.  The days dragged on, until I called Igor and asked if Samuel could return to the orphanage for a few days.  Igor, always nice, said "no problem". But this is besides the point.  The day before our embassy appointment, we were running between a police station in Kiev and another government office, and a notary service at breakneck speed....
Read more

Day with the Kids in Kiev

By -
Image
Whew, what a ride!!  It was a great day, and a day of prayer.  God has been abundantly present and constantly giving parenting advice.  God really cares for kids, and the the advice is constantly, patience, patience, patience.  The kids were so excited about everything today...naptime, supper time, going to the park, going to bed.  These are good kids, but as some have told us, especially in Samuel's case, they have no idea about things like family rules. I've also worked my last day in Kiev until we return, I think.  Mr. Mom is a demanding job, and I'm glad to have it.  The day started early with a trip on the red line with the Landry's to meet up with Victor.  About 12:15 pm, our coordinator showed up with the two little gems in downtown Kiev.  We hung out at the Notary, and I thought it was for the Landry's.  Then Victor had me sign something for the Passport, and the day was done.  The Landry's and us took the train to Maida...
Read more