When do we go?

I've had this question asked a thousand times this week and thankfully, Tami at Dillon sent me this website which clearly lists the steps under the new 800A/800 process. We are on Step 3 of 7 which is a lot better to say rather than shrugging my shoulders and saying "I don't know"!

Hooray!

We got news today that we have received NOC (No objection Certificate)! We are under the new 800A/800 process so things are different from other Dillon families. Basically, our file has to be put on the shelf and not be sent to the Kolkata courts until after our 800 form has been received and processed. We can not have guardianship until that is all approved.

It's kind of frustrating that our case has to be held and not submitted to the courts when we know from other families' experiences that that part of the process can be quite lengthy and unpredictable but we trust God's timing in all things!

Sweet faces

Can't wait for them to all be in a picture together...

You've Got Mail

Many of you Dillon adoptive families out there understand what I mean when I say my heart skips when I open my email and see one from Tami, our director. It happened again today and although it was not the news that we had received NOC, there was a sweet new picture of our little guy. Totally unexpected but such a blessing, especially to see him sitting up somewhat!

We have been waiting on NOC for 6 weeks now and it has been 14 weeks since we first got the call. We were studying Mary this week in Bible study and the biggest thing I learned from her was her willingness to serve the Lord no matter the consequence. She made a choice to obey Him and a choice about her attitude in the process. Following her example, I am willing to wait on God, trust His plan to grow our family through adoption no matter how long it takes or what trials we endure to make it happen. He will provide, He will answer, He is good.

Thankful

Wow, what a week. It's been hard around here as I've been battling my selfishness in every area of my life. We've had some big disappointments and sad news and cancelled vacations.

This morning I dropped Lucy off at school and was in the parking lot ready to go to MOPS with Nate when he threw up all over himself before we even got out of the car. So I put the car in reverse and home we are. The car seat cover, jacket, clothes are in the washing machine, Barney is on the television, Nate is snuggled on the couch with water (he will not be having watermelon yogurt for a looooong time) and I opened my email to find....






Thank you, Lord, for blessing me when I do NOT deserve it. Seeing my boy in these valentine jammies makes me smile. And that's just what I needed! (And thanks to Anjali & family for taking these sweet pictures!)