Sorry to keep you all waiting on our adoption update. Thank you to everyone who has asked about what is happening.
If you read my post last Wednesday, you will already know that our police clearance was the wrong one we needed for our dossier. The girl’s country said NO! It turns out that we had been issued a police clearance from the wrong department. Initially we thought it would be an easy fix. But is anything that involves government departments ever easy?
We all know the answer to that question.
Anthony drove to their office two hours away and begged them to PLEASE help us out. I got on the phone and begged them to help us. Our social worker also phoned and begged and pleaded. We did an insane amount of begging last Wednesday.
Every single plea fell on deaf ears. The government would not budge. They would NOT reissue the correct document…even though they already had our fingerprints in their computer system. Nice.
The one and only way around the disaster was for us to go through the entire police clearance application again. We rushed over to our local police station on Wednesday evening and got refingerprinted. The application was sent overnight to Denver on Thursday morning.
Together with our application, we sent a hand-written note explaining the mix up and asking for them to please expedite the process. Then we prayed with all our hearts…that the application would fall into the hands of someone compassionate. Such a similar situation to the one we had here.
Now we wait. The average time it takes to receive police clearances back is five weeks. Oh my goodness, that would be such a huge setback. We are still praying for an April travel date.
We’re standing in the gap again, friends, trusting for the Father to move yet another mountain on our behalf. Easy for Him, right?
In my heart of hearts I know that the victory will be HIS. I know that this is just another opportunity for God to get ALL the glory.
Truthfully though, I cannot wait to get past the paperwork. I just feel so weary from all the changes that have had to be made to our dossier. I know it is all part of adoption. But this has been so much more challenging than our first two Chinese adoptions. I guess it just feels harder because we had to get through my citizenship paperwork in addition to adoption paperwork. By no means has it been an easy ride.
We’re pressing in and pressing on…trusting the Lord with all our hearts as we journey to bringing our precious angels home. We did not give up in the beginning when it looked next to impossible that we could ever adopt Hailee…and we’re not about to give up now.
The enemy is defeated!
While I wait, I’m in nesting mode. I feel like I’m pregnant and need to start getting ready for the arrival of twins. I have so much I need to do. Both the girls will be so tiny, and we did not keep any baby stuff. Never thought we would ever go back to the baby stage again. We’re starting all over. Cribs, a double stroller, high chairs, baby toys, diapers. Oh my goodness…best I start shopping.
I have absolutely no idea what size Hailee and Harper will be, so I probably need to wait on buying the clothes. What will they eat? Will they drink out of bottles? Will they even know how to eat solid food? Can Harper sit on her own, or walk? I know Hailee won’t be able to do either. So many things I just don’t know.
Thank you for your love, and your support. It means the absolute world to me.
I’ve been praying for you and your family, I will continue!!!
Glory be to God for what your doing. And, Yes, your right, you can do this with God’s help. Keep your eyes on Him!
Blessings to you! Praying for a fast police letter and travel date.
Praying here in OK! You know the enemy is defeated!
Keep speaking LIFE my friend! Victory IS assured!
Praying and trusting Father to move yet another mountain for His favorite children!
Has your online auction started yet? I can’t wait…and I want to help you spread the word!
love,
Holly
Thanks for keeping us all updated on how things are going. I am going to pray that you have your clearance in half that amount of time and that you get a travel date shortly after that. All things are possible with the hand of God guiding the way.
Praying in earnest! Love Janelle xoxoxo
I know as you know that God is orchestrating this entire adoption. He already knows the exact moment in time that these two precious children of His will be forever placed in your arms. It will be the most perfected timing!! And to Him will all be the glory!!
Praying for your anxious nesting mommy’s heart!
Praying with you sweet friend! One of these days (in your “spare time” hee hee) you guys need to write a book on the miracles and testimonies you have seen and experienced!! This is going to be another FULL chapter of them my friend. I can’t wait to hear how God speeds it all up!! Love you.
I think you could write a book when all is said and done…and it will be done…God’s way! The enemy looks for any tiny loophole he can find to try and ruin God’s plans. Don’t you think after thousands of years, he would get the picture that he can’t win?? Praying for God’s speed in the police clearance letters.
I think you could write a book when all is said and done…and it will be done…God’s way! The enemy looks for any tiny loophole he can find to try and ruin God’s plans. Don’t you think after thousands of years, he would get the picture that he can’t win?? Praying for God’s speed in the police clearance letters.
Praying for this mountain to be moved, too…
I cannot express how excited I am that these 2 girls are getting a family…YOUR family!!!
HUGS,
tara
Adeye~ You can definitely count on me for prayers that you hear something soon. I cannot imagine all you have had to go through to bring these two precious girls home. God WILL provide though, just thing of all the mountains He has already moved.
Mandi
So sorry for more hassel ,Adeye. We have all been there! We actually had a problem with our police clearance for our adoption in China too. We were given the reports for two other people entirely (who just happened to have our names). Imagine my surprise when I looked at an official govt document claiming that I had been charged with assault and battery!!!What???!!!
Hang in there. God is all over it,Adeye. This is all for His glory.
Cannot wait until you know sizes for the girls. Looking forward to buy some “pink” things:)
Lisa
This has truly been a labor of love! Hang in there, momma!! Oh, & by the way, we did the starting over thing, too…what a blessing it has been! Kade was almost 8 when we got the call about Kaya & we had NOTHING!! The great testimony is that I drove an hour to pick her up, & by the time I got home we had a fully stocked nursery, including preemie clothing for a little girl. It was one of the most amazing times of God’s provision. He is so cool like that! Thank you for sparking that memory for me-It’s an awesome reminder that we should begin each day in anticipation of what He will do!
Adeye, we know God’s timing is perfect and that His girls will be coming home at just the right time. Stand on that promise and I’ll be standing in the gap for you in prayer as you wade through these frustrating moments!!!
Oh, and don’t let Lisa fool you. That assault & battery charge was from an ugly shopping incident at Goodwill over something in the girls’ bargain bin. She’s still in denial about it but she did get the bathing suit she wanted.
Praying that the papers end up in just the right hands.
hey!! such exciting news all around . . . and we have a double stroller we’d love to pass on! and some other things . . . will you email me your number so we can talk about some things?? love you, friend, L
Praying that God moves your papers very quickly!!!
Blessings,
my friend!
Gayly
Still praying that God moves this mountain quickly. I know a five week wait seems like an eternity and I pray that your police clearance comes much faster.
Blessings,
Kathie
My dear friend I’m praying for you and know that the Lord will move this mountain for you and this is just the enemy causing stress and confusion. God will be glorified in the end. One person commented that you should write a book about your journey, you really should, it would give such hope and encouragement to others.
{{HUGS}}
My dear friend I’m praying for you and know that the Lord will move this mountain for you and this is just the enemy causing stress and confusion. God will be glorified in the end. One person commented that you should write a book about your journey, you really should, it would give such hope and encouragement to others.
{{HUGS}}
My dear friend I’m praying for you and know that the Lord will move this mountain for you and this is just the enemy causing stress and confusion. God will be glorified in the end. One person commented that you should write a book about your journey, you really should, it would give such hope and encouragement to others.
{{HUGS}}
My dear friend I’m praying for you and know that the Lord will move this mountain for you and this is just the enemy causing stress and confusion. God will be glorified in the end. One person commented that you should write a book about your journey, you really should, it would give such hope and encouragement to others.
{{HUGS}}
I am so so sorry that you are facing this challenge now. Go figure- isn’t it just like Satan to do everything he can to try to stop you. NOT going to happen. Praying like crazy and believing that paper you need WILL be delivered quickly. Love you!!!
Praying the someone compassionate gets your fingerprints and expedites them.
argh….FIVE WEEKS?!?! That is so absurd. I will join you in praying that God moves the mountain faster than that. He always has a reason for His delays…try to take some comfort in that.
Hugs, sweet friend.
Praying the Lord will move another ‘mountain’.
Michelle