GOT IT!

I was close to tears yesterday morning with the frustration of not getting the last form I needed to complete my dossier, and then guess what came in the mail yesterday afternoon? I finally have my approval from USCIS! I am going today to get the last of my documents notarized, then send everything to the state to get apostilled (like a notary for the notary). Then I can finally send my dossier to my agency. Then the waiting REALLY begins!

So frustrating ...

I need one last form to complete my dossier, and I can't seem to get an answer on where it is, if there are any problems I need to fix prior to approval, anything. No one returns my calls, and it seems there is nothing that can be done. Pretty soon my other documents will expire, and then it'll be like starting from scratch. Why must things be so difficult? Grrrr ....

I had a dream ...

I had the most wonderful dream last night! Borya was part of a travelling church group, and they came to America. I got to go see him sing, and was able to sit with him afterwards and talk. I had expected him to know a few words of English (he's taking English lessons), but to my surprise he could speak fluently, and we had such a nice, long conversation. He finally had to go, but I was able to give him a hug and tell him I would see him again soon. I remember lying in bed half awake, wishing for the dream to continue. Hopefully part of it will become reality, and we will someday soon be able to sit together and talk. Keep praying for us to find a way to make this adoption go through!

Broken Arm

I just received word from Pastor Alexey that Borya broke his arm, but is doing fine. I don't have any information other than that. It's so difficult to have something happen to your child when they're halfway around the world and there's nothing you can do, not even give a hug.

Still no updates on the adoption process ....

Roadblock

We received bad news from our coordinator that the authorities in Ridder (the town where Borya's orphanage is located) are saying they will not allow the adoption. It has to do with their interpretation of the regulations. In no way do I consider this the end of the road, just a pretty major roadblock we've got to find a way to get around. We're working on it, and will keep you posted once we find a way to get this behind us.