We had some hope from our Social Worker, based on some happenings a month or two ago, that we would have another referral by the end of January. We inquired to see if that might still be a possibility earlier this week -and it isn't still a possibility. Needless to say, we were very disappointed. We seem to live in this pendulum of hope to disappointment - it swings back and forth on a pretty regular basis.
We also heard this week that some other adoptive parents who have already made their first visit to Ethiopia to meet their children have now had their paperwork sent to Nairobi for further review because they are "not clearly approvable". This means another level of review of their paperwork and the possible request for more information. Having gone through the Home Study process and laying our lives open for all sorts of review, I can't imagine what other information may be requested from those families, who are just longing to go back and bring their children home!
Today, it was confirmed by our Social Worker -- - we need to request another appointment for our Federal Fingerprints via the USCIS (United States Center for Immigration Services) and also request an extension of our "Approval to Adopt" from the USCIS. Requesting an extension of this form also means we need to update our Home Study - which may be costly and it sounds like it may involve another Home Visit.
Would you please pray for:
*Our child(ren) in Ethiopia - protection, health, development & preparation for coming to us
*That we can get the updated paperwork done in a timely and cost efficient manner
*For those families dealing with having their paperwork reviewed again - and that when our referral comes through, all of our paperwork and processes go very smoothly
*For our spirits to stay encouraged and strong
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. One Thing God has spoken, two things have I heard; that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving." Psalm 62: 5 & 11
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