Finally our FBI clearances arrived. I'm happy, but not
ecstatic as I know everything still needs to get
overnighted to our agency, then sent to Sacramento to get
apostilled, then back to our agency, then off to Russia...THEN everything can get submitted to court. And, I know the judge could STILL come back with a list of additional documents he wants, so until we officially get a court date, there is no sigh of relief from me. Sorry, but I'm just not upbeat about this process any longer. I'm sad & frustrated.
Of course a bit of retail therapy helps some :o) I finally got the lamp I wanted for her room and just ordered this adorable this fold-out toddler sofa for the little miss. I can picture her laying down on it while we read our books.
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Oh, you are truly my sister in this process. I'm the same way - I can't work up ANY excitement or happiness these days about any progress. It all seems too cruel, somehow - you get one good thing done and then about five bad things follow. Well, aren't I the Negative Nelly! I'm glad the clearances are in hand - fingers crossed for the rest of the process! And about retail therapy - I keep trying to leave the house to be out and about but when I do I spend money we cannot afford with looming expenses. Rargh!
At least you are a step closer! But I totally get being over this process. So unreasonably long!!! The lamp and sofa are adorable!
This is really good news - you can cross one pending item off the list!! I'm praying you hear some additional good news VERY soon.
Do you know your judge's name? Just curious if it's one of the ones we had. I love the Minnie and the sofa!
I am sure I said it before but... it's worth saying it again. Even though I complain, seeing how long you have been waiting makes me want to push my mute button (just a little). Even for me at almost 3 months between trips it is unbearable and I totally get the inability to feel excited. I "look forward" to things and enjoy them but I can't say as I get excited in the least (other than thinking about holding my son in my arms again). I wish you strength and continued resolve in moving towards your daughter. In a word... YUCK! I hate the wait (likely not nearly as much as you).
keep on keeping on as best you can
So glad things are moving for you! Lets pray it is not much longer for you to get that court date.You certainly recieve an award for patience! We may even be there at the same time.
Hooray! So glad you finally got your FBI clearances. Hang in there Shelly!!! You're almost there!!! Sending lots of good mojo to you!!! HUGS!
Nothing ever happens fast enough in this process, but WOOHOO! You finally got them and more progress is on the way! Your court date IS COMING!
You've been waiting for these last couple steps forward for a long time...and have been so strong. We didn't realize adoption would take so much out of us, did we? That's probably a good thing though. Just a little longer, Shelly. She is so worth it. Love to you guys.
Shelly,
As always, we are thinking of you guys and are so happy to hear you finally got the clearances!!! Keeping our fingers crossed for great news any day now!!! :)
I hope that judge has lots of open times and that you are the first on his list! Can't wait to see Court Date!!!!!! on your blog - you deserve it.
Victoria
OK, you are NOT months behind us... only weeks! I will give 'ya all the nitty gritty details about the silly Moscow medicals :)
I hear you on the sad and frustrated, I was the same way and probably worse, just ask my agency!!!! Any ways after 11 LONG months Jake and I are here TOGETHER in Moscow so it really does have a happy ending after all the crazy stuff. Hope you hear more good news soon
Beth
I can totally relate to the frustration. This process is brutal. The waiting, waiting, waiting is exhausting but that IS very good news that you got. Hoping it's a new trend for you and things speed up now!
I love that little sofa. Post a link if you can to where you ordered it. thx.
BEST WISHES!!!
Woo-hoo! How exciting!
Hi Shelly and Steve,
I've been following you two with my fingers crossed for awhile. My husband Steven and I just returned home with our son last Novemeber after a years wait between trips. I know the frustration you're feeling right now. I really feel for you guys and want you to know it really is going to be okay. In the end you'd do it all over again.
By the way, I love the room!
I have to "ditto" what Sara said. The wait is hard (and you can never look at pictures/videos too much) but the joy you will feel in the end makes it all soooo worth it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat - yes, even with the wait, because life has never been better.
You, too, will SOON know this joy and I hope to read about a court date STAT! :)
Blessings,
Laura
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