Good news! We were finally able to send our I-600A form to the USCIS...yay! One question, have any of you ever tried to call the USCIS? Wow, no wonder people have such a hard time becoming citizens! But, it is done, and we are one step closer to being done with all the paper work. Now, we can concentrate on tying up the loose ends and getting everything certified while we wait on the government to send us our I-71H form. I just have to figure out how the certification is done. Apparently, I just take the papers to the Secretary of State's office, but that in itself, is a little intimidating to me. Ahh...something else to worry about.
Now for "Namaste." Last night on one of the high definition channels, there was a show called "Everest Rocks." It was a documentary about a group of cancer-surviving musicians climbing Mt. Everest. It was awesome to see so much footage of Nepal. It really is a beautiful place, and I'm sure we have no idea just how amazing it is. Also, during the show, we learned our first word! "Namaste" is a greeting used by everyone in Nepal. They showed little kids passing the trekkers and shouting "Namaste!" They were so precious. The word has several different translations, all of which are very affectionate. So, I have chosen to use the one the musicians used "my soul is with you." How appropriate, right? It is such a beautiful word.
I can't really describe how I felt watching this show. But, I do know, it only verified that we are absolutely doing the right thing. I just wish it didn't take so darn long!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
What can you do?
Well, there is not a whole new to update. We did hear back from the social worker today and have some changes to make on the home study. I was certain it was going to get completed this week. So, we are still waiting for it to get signed off on. Such a pain, but what can you do?
On another note, I think the letters N-E-P-A-L should be inactivated on all of my computers (although that may make my blogging a little difficult)! I was googling "Nepal news" and discovered they are having more political turmoil. For those of you that don't know, Nepal is just recovering from a civil war between the government and the Maoist party. There seems to have been some sort of peace treaty violation (imagine that), and tensions are starting to rise again. I can't help but worry that this may some how affect the adoption, but again, what can you do? Matt has told me to stop looking at that stuff, but the pessimist in me can't help it. Not to mention, it scares me to think of how dangerous it may be to travel there. So, I am just going to limit myself to the news out of the country for a while. It's better that way.
A big thank you to all of you for the kind comments and messages! You all are going to be a great part of our story, and I am definitely going to need the support. I will do my best to update as often as possible!
On another note, I think the letters N-E-P-A-L should be inactivated on all of my computers (although that may make my blogging a little difficult)! I was googling "Nepal news" and discovered they are having more political turmoil. For those of you that don't know, Nepal is just recovering from a civil war between the government and the Maoist party. There seems to have been some sort of peace treaty violation (imagine that), and tensions are starting to rise again. I can't help but worry that this may some how affect the adoption, but again, what can you do? Matt has told me to stop looking at that stuff, but the pessimist in me can't help it. Not to mention, it scares me to think of how dangerous it may be to travel there. So, I am just going to limit myself to the news out of the country for a while. It's better that way.
A big thank you to all of you for the kind comments and messages! You all are going to be a great part of our story, and I am definitely going to need the support. I will do my best to update as often as possible!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Welcome!
So, after much encouragement from Matt, I am starting this blog. I hope to be able to keep everyone up to date on all of the developments with our upcoming adoption of a little girl from Nepal. I'm sure I will also use it as a way to ramble and pass time during all of the waiting we are about to endure. After many long years of unsuccessfully trying to have a child, we are thankful that we have this option to complete our family. We are currently in the process of completing our dossier paperwork, and then it will be wait, wait, wait... Our home study should be completed this week, and then we will be filing our I-600A form with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Who knew there could be so much paperwork involved!?!
Now, for the biggest question we get ( after "where is Nepal?")..."Why Nepal?" For years, we have always thought we would adopt from China, but with recent changes in their process the waiting period is ridiculously long, 8 years in some cases. We were not willing to wait that long. So, after doing some research, Nepal just seemed to be a perfect match. They have recently re-opened their program and only require one trip to the country (which we are completely stoked about!) I'm pretty sure neither of us will be climbing Mt. Everest, but we are super excited about visiting this beautiful country. We have been learning everything we can in order to understand where our daughter will be coming from, and we will be sure to teach her everything we can about it.
This should be an exciting journey, and I hope you all will share our joy as we slowly, but surely, bring our baby home!
Now, for the biggest question we get ( after "where is Nepal?")..."Why Nepal?" For years, we have always thought we would adopt from China, but with recent changes in their process the waiting period is ridiculously long, 8 years in some cases. We were not willing to wait that long. So, after doing some research, Nepal just seemed to be a perfect match. They have recently re-opened their program and only require one trip to the country (which we are completely stoked about!) I'm pretty sure neither of us will be climbing Mt. Everest, but we are super excited about visiting this beautiful country. We have been learning everything we can in order to understand where our daughter will be coming from, and we will be sure to teach her everything we can about it.
This should be an exciting journey, and I hope you all will share our joy as we slowly, but surely, bring our baby home!
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