What this means, she tells me, is that my file has gone through and received the required seals and is now officially entered in the government office that approve it and the children. We may have another long wait ahead of us, but it's moved ahead. The processes have changed since they changed to Hague, so it's hard to say how long this part will take.
Where does this put me?
Emotionally I am great. I went into this adoption process over two years ago through much thought and prayer. As I prayed, I promised The Lord I would go with His time on this. I prayed that He would prepare both me and my son for each other and the changes that this adoption would make to both of us and our lives. We still must both must have some things to prepare for before this happens. For me to say I am calm, cool and collected inside would be an outright lie. I nervous, scared, excited, and impatient (to some degree), but I know it will happen at the right time.
Financially this helps, I still have a bit to come up with to be completely ready for the upcoming fees/dues at the time of referral and acceptance of my son. So I know I have a few months to move forward in getting the money needed. I still have so many people helping with the donation of cans and metals, it's truly amazing. Also, the cards and cash gifts from many of the people I love that help me move forward in this area. I am one truly blessed woman. It is going to be so hard to say thank you to every person who has helped me make this a reality.
The good news is that slowly, but surely, the house continues to get the little things done to it so it should be completely ready for him to come. When he gets here, he will find his HOME, a home full of warmth, beauty and a home where he will feel completely loved. This is a day I dream about, I hope for, I pray for. Thank you all for taking this quest with me. Thank you all for the support and love you give me.
Another step forward in Kayleen's Kid Quest.......
