Still no release letter

We still haven't received our release letter that we need before our docs can get submitted to the courts. I have no idea if its being held up by the MOE, waiting for the outcome of next week's talks between the US and Russia when they will try and reach an agreement and keep adoptions open, or if its just making its way thru a pile on someone's desk, possibly just delayed by the horrible incident from several weeks ago. I'm encouraged by all the families making it thru court, but we just can't seem to make it that far! I thought our docs would be in the hands of a judge weeks ago, but no, still waiting. So honestly, I don't know what to be doing. I'm not buying any clothes or shoes, even though I'm sure I don't have much now that will fit her. I don't have any documents that I need to be working on at the moment, although give it another month or two and tons will be expiring, which is just fabulous given the outrageous cost of California apostilles. I finished the adorable thank you cards I plan to bring to Russia to give out with the gifts to the Russian staff and baby home. Its very frustrating and sad.