Crazy, isn't it?! Just breathe. I remember feeling so completely overwhelmed looking at our dossier checklist but my goodness it felt SO good to check things off one by one. I can't wait to check the very last thing off and have it on it's way to D.C.!! Hopefully in a couple more weeks! :)
When we began, I couldn't imagine ever having it all done. I'm so thankful that my hubby is very driven when it comes to completing paperwork - otherwise, I'd still be buried in it. ;o)
This blog was created to chronicle our family's journey to adopt our fourth child, a little boy from Haiti. Long before knowing him, we chose his name: Ian, meaning "God is gracious." Along the way our journey grew to include not only one, but two little boys from Haiti!
Ian and Alec finally arrived home on January 19, 2010.
Adoption Timeline (From Most Recent)
1/27/10 - Home to Chile
1/22/10 - Passports (US)
1/19/10 - Evacuated to US
1/12/10 - Haiti Earthquake
1/8/10 - INS Approval - visa appt scheduled for 2/19
11/23/09 - Enter INS/USCIS
11/18/09 - Passports (Haiti)
11/09 - Exit MOI
9/22/09 - (or so) Enter MOI
9/09 - Exit 2nd Legal
8/09 - Enter 2nd Legal
8/28/09 - Exit Parquet
8/8/09 - Enter Parquet
8/7/09 - Exit IBESR
3/4/09 - USCIS Birthparent Interview (Ian)
10/16/08 - USCIS Birthparent Interview (Alec)
9/24/08 - Submitted I-600 & Orphan First in Haiti
7/1/08 - (or so) Entered IBESR
6/4/08 - I-171H approval
5/25/08 - (or so) Entered first legal
5/13/08 - Dossier received in Haiti
4/11/08 - Committed to our boys (Ian & Alec)
4/1/08 - Filed I-600A
2/14/08 - Received referral of twins (referral lost early April)
1/11/08 - Applied to Haiti agency, began dossier preparation
1/10/08 - First conversation with Shiloh's Haiti Adoption Coordinator
3 comments:
Crazy, isn't it?! Just breathe. I remember feeling so completely overwhelmed looking at our dossier checklist but my goodness it felt SO good to check things off one by one. I can't wait to check the very last thing off and have it on it's way to D.C.!! Hopefully in a couple more weeks! :)
HI Stephanie! This too will end and you will feel 50 pounds lighter when you send it off!!!
What a small world we live in to connect through the Amundsons. They are a great family.
I look forward to checking out your blogs- and seeing how God has worked through your journey. Let me know if you need some encouragement on the way!
Blessings
When we began, I couldn't imagine ever having it all done. I'm so thankful that my hubby is very driven when it comes to completing paperwork - otherwise, I'd still be buried in it. ;o)
Praying that it goes smoothly for you!
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