Saturday, May 14, 2011

10 months and update

OK, last Sunday marked 10 months since HSTK. Not a milestone I ever wanted to meet but here it is, one week after that and still waiting. Praying it's this week but trying not to have my expectations low.

We also got news that the director of the Korea program at our agency is moving to a different position and there is going to be a new director of the Korea program. I have mixed feelings. I'll miss S - I really like her. I was thrilled to see A, our Social Worker, was taking her place because I like her a lot, I'm also concerned because I know S has a good rapport with Korea and A is new in this position. I'm hoping they take their time with the transition. I'm beginning to think we may need them to advocate for us since we've been waiting longer than most at our agency (maybe 1 or 2 other families waiting as long).

Also our fingerprints need to be renewed. They expire after 15 months which is the beginning of August, so we're filling out the paperwork for that. Not something I'm excited about but not too difficult either so I figure it could be worse.

We got both of those emails today when we got home from Disney World! More on that trip later, but suffice to say that two exhausted parents getting info like that isn't ideal. But again, I know it could be much tougher.

Speaking of worse - ESWS released some crushing news. They ran out of EPs - as of December 1, 2010. Therefore starting December 2 there is a 14 month wait for travel. That's heartbreaking. Can you imagine staring at your child's face for 14 months without being able to hold him/her? Prayers for those families and those children who are in foster homes, becoming more attached to foster parents, not knowing that they have yet to meet their forever families. That is not likely to make for an easy transition.

So please keep Eastern Families in your prayers! And I'll stop my whining and pray too. Sound like a plan?

9 comments:

  1. I'm praying you get your referral soon! You have been a graceful waiter, for sure!

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  2. Oh Christy, so sorry to hear the news. It's difficult enough to be waiting for so long for that referral. But harder yet to know the wait to travel will be long as well. I know that pain of waiting and wish I could say something to make it easier for you. In the meanwhile, know that many people out here are waiting anxiously with you and will rejoice when your day comes!

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  3. Christy, I think the referrals have diasappeared on us:( But seriously, what is up?? I have your back girl....Im right here with you on this one!

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  4. Hugs. Hugs. Hugs. I am feeling for you. I am so sorry you,are having to endure this for so long. :(

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  5. I've been praying for you too girl! Something good has to happen soon...

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  6. Praying for you all and hoping this is your week! We waited ten months too! It is hard, but it WILL happen. Hang in there.....

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  7. So sorry Christy! I know you NEVER expected to wait this long. And the wait is brutal, I know. Praying that your day is coming SOON!!

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  8. oh, christy...i am so sorry that you have been waiting SO long. i am seriously impressed by the grace with which you wait. i can't wait to celebrate with you when you FINALLY get your referral!

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  9. Hi, Christy, I just linked to your blog from Yahoo. I hope you hear some great news soon!!!

    We're still doing our training/homestudy at the moment. We went into this process knowing it would be a long wait, but since we'll be working with Eastern, it's looking like it will be even longer than we expected! I'm just trying not to think about it at the moment!

    I hope I can be as patient and upbeat as you! :)

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