Well friends, we were told lots of things today but the reality is we still have
no official approval. We are guessing the committee met today and gave verbal approval which is useless but we are supposedly going to sign our paper work/approval on Monday which then will get the ball rolling.....however, we have been told tomorrow for the last 8 days. After that we still need a new birth certificate, adoption decree, passport and visa of which would normally take a week to 10 days. We are scheduled to fly home on the 24th so we are hoping for a quick turn around with each of these steps if indeed we do sign on Monday. It is difficult to know what to believe as we have been told so many different things. The most frustrating part is having to bring Seth back to the orphanage every night this weekend. We had him this evening from 5-8, yes they gave us an extra hour because he did not have to be back to do homework tonight (its Friday night). Yes, they shaved his head, we are beginning to think it is this control thing and until he is officially ours, he will stay in his routine and they will do what they please to him. We will thankfully have him all day tomorrow and Sunday but he has to go back to sleep each night which just breaks our heart....he is now seeming a bit disappointed to leave us. He went with us this evening to visit some friends that we know here and he seemed to fit in quite well and had fun with the kids....he was quite obsessed with figuring out the little boys bicycle in the house:) It was very cute, he kept pedaling backwards making it into a stationary bicycle but he was going 50mph:)
Thanks for your prayers and encouraging emails. We appreciate them very much.
Stacy & Derek
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5 comments:
How frustrating. Praying that Monday will bring everything you need!
Sherry Wolfe
All things are possible with God, He won't let you down. All of this will so quickly fall into place it will make your head spin. As slowly as it is going now I am sure you will get your "suddenly" and everything will miraculously fall into place. Be assured that everyone will not stop praying.
Lova ya,
Mad
Hello Stacy, Dereck, Maiah and Seth... I;ll keep praying...you keep waiting! All will be well...and every matter of thing will be well. (Julian of Norwich) with whom I happen to agree : )
blessings,
Paula
Stacy & Dereck:
We have not posted but have checked the blogspot each day. I know you are tired, frustrated and just plain ready to get your boy home! We are praying for you and will continue to do so.
We are looking forward to having Nathan with us for the weekend.
HANG IN THERE - HE is ABLE!!!
Love,
The Jenkins Family
Danny, Susan, Katie & Carter
Hey guys! Been checking in each day & praying for all of you as well. What a journey! Hang in there - it's gonna happen! As we were praying at Abby's bed time tonight, I just had the impression on my heart that at least part of this waiting is to help Seth (& Maiah?) with the transition. No matter what the reason, you know that God is in control, and He's already got everything worked out for you. Love you guys!
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