Thursday, May 10, 2012

Timely Encouragement-USCIS


May 10, 2012 - J
            
             These last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for me emotionally.  I think this is  pretty common for the typical adoption process.  I just wish that knowing that would make the feelings seem less real or permanent or something, but still they come and go... There have been a lot of unknowns, setbacks, and disappointments with our paper work, the adoption process, and fundraising efforts.  And mixed in with those not so nice feelings- joys, excitement, and progress in those same categories- my feelings have been all over the place.  Obviously all of these things are much more complex than I am, the outcomes are out of my control, and the timeline for this adoption process is unable to be nailed down. 

But, here is one amazing, amazing thing!  I just want to shout! There is a song I used to sing when I was little, “I will rejoice for He has made me glad” and I cannot stop singing that song today! 

The quick good news is that we were given our USCIS approval today, on May 1, 2012- which is the US government’s approval for Chris and I to adopt internationally and for Ryan, that when he is adopted and brought to American soil he will be our son, and an American citizen.  WOW!  This is huge and a much needed encouragement!  Glad to celebrate this milestone with you!

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