{so after finding out that the referral waiting period had grown from 12 months (from the time your home study is approved...ours is june 26,2009)...to 14 months...to now 16 months..we decided to ask our adoption specialist where we stood in the whole adoption process. we just really wanted to know how far down the list we were. after a couple e-mails back and forth...we finally found out that there is still one atlanta family from 2008 that is waiting for a referral. we also found out that there are two 2009 families (we are apart of the 2009 7 waiting families) that are ahead of us. that means that currently we are #4 on the waiting list. what we've been told is that as of now...we are looking at possibly getting our referral...not in june or july like we had hoped...but in october. we know that this can always change and we pray that it does but what ever happens is for a reason. so we feel good knowing where we finally stand but we understand this can always change at any moment...we pray for the better....just a small update...until the next time.}
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Wow, #4 is so close. I pray you get that referral sooner rather than later. In the mean time keep busy and it will come when you least expect it.
Hi! I love reading your blog and looking at all the cute homemade things you discover. Always an insiration...
I noticed you posted that the wait has now increased to 16 months. Did you talk to Laura and find this out or is there another way to get updates on the wait time? We too know that the wait can change at any time, but it is hard not to get in your heart what month it could be... I was originally thinking we might have our treasure home by Christmas, but it doesn't look that way now. Our home study date is July 30, 2009...so if you are looking at possibly an October referral, we would be looking closer to November.
We'd love to get together with you guys at some point....maybe in the summer. :)
-Bridgette and Raleigh
http://raleighandbridgette.blogspot.com
bngill@samford.edu
i UNDERSTAND the reasons for the wait [legal stuff] ... but that is heartbreaking for all those who aren't there to abuse the system. wish it was easier for you, #1,2,&3 & all families waiting to adopt with nothing but good intentions & a loving bond to be formed.
it's frustrating & heartbreaking ... but i know the system is in place for good reason. praying for you & little C that it comes just as fast as the system can work & not a DAY MORE.
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