OK, it's been 3 months since our homestudy was sent over the ocean to Korea. We're hoping for a referral (well, as soon as possible!) in about 3 months. Even the longer estimates say 5 months so I'm GUESSING that our child has been born is about to be born. I pray for our child frequently and just recently started really picturing our newborn baby. It makes my arms and heart ache thinking about that. But it also makes it a bit more real. We have a baby! We just don't know it yet. So strange in a way. The wonderful thing is that I've felt a bit of peace this week. I was feeling like I wanted our referral NOW but now I'm more at peace. I realize it will likely be in January and I've said January all along - it could be Feb or March (looking more likely unfortunately) but I realize that worrying and wanting won't change anything. I'm not in control. I have to be at peace with God's timing.
Praying for EPs and TCs all around. So excited for Heather and her husband, Bill who arrived safely in Seoul! Grace and Min - thinking of you! Hoping to hear good news soon.
Also my friend, G, got her I-600 approval this week! Hurray! Hoping to continue to hear good news soon.
It feels good to hit the 3 month mark, doesn't it? Hoping you get a call even sooner than you think!!
ReplyDeleteI was noticing this on your timeline the other day and wondering how long the referral process was. It is amazing to think that the child you will raise and love is probably already born and you don't know it yet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for praying for us. I heard from our social worker today and I made sure we were able to schedule ALL four appointments while I had her on the phone. The first appointment is next Wednesday!! So excited!!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting there!!! 3 months down. I know it seems like an eternity, but think of the days behind you! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling at peace with the wait right now. Its not an easy road and the unknowns and lack of control can be daunting at times, but each day is one day closer to the day you meet your child.
ReplyDeleteyay, 3 months down! and thanks for your sweet support and encouragement, christy...i so appreciate it!
ReplyDeletefingers crossed for a speedy referral!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy 3 months!!!! I hope you get a January referral and I get a November one! :) Or earlier for both of us, that would be the best, right? :)
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo exciting to think that your baby has been born. You are getting closer and closer. Big hugs and good thoughts coming your way.
ReplyDeleteHappy 3 months - that's awesome! It feels so good to be getting close, doesn't it? I'll be sending good thoughts your way that your referral comes sooner than later. It's so exciting to think that your little one has most likely been born. Whoo Hoo!
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