Usually, it's darkest just before it goes pitch black. The heavens have opened up and given us light to see by. As you know, there was another couple in the exact same position with the same facilitator. There has been lots of confusion, lack of communication and plain old lying by the facilitator. Through this confusion, it looked as though our Ukrainian journey was taking a bad twist and we even considered that, though our hearts were there, that this country wasn't meant to be for us. Through perseverance, prayer and dumb luck, we are still in with Ukraine.
We actually have a date of July 23rd to submit our dossier. This is wholly workable for us and we can even enjoy our vacation :). We already have some appointments and will be making more in the very near future. I now don't see any roadblocks for us regarding or dossier submission. We have to have some faith that this is actually our date and when the submission sheet comes out, we'll ask a favor of someone to actually check it. We'll deal with that when the time comes; one step at a time. I need to preserve what sanity I have left.
We've been looking into Hungary and like the process there as well. It can take a long time but we would hope that with our broad requirements that it would not take quite as long. We are still going to pursue this avenue as a secondary route. It's a long stay in country, but you spend the time with the child/ren getting to know them. Essentially, you foster them for a month over there before the adoption becomes final. That's a rather nice thought; getting to take them places over there. I view it as a kind of vacation with potential children.
I don't know if many of you have found our requirements, but we are looking for a sibling group of 2 between the ages of 2 - 12 yrs old and at least one a girl. Healthy is preferable, but moderate issues are workable depending on what they are. As you can see, we are open to a rather large range. We are a childless couple, not by choice, and really love having children around. We hate having to give our nephews and nieces back when they visit.
Sorry for the long post, but we are in better spirits. We love roller coasters. Though things are looking brighter than they were several days ago, we are ready to get off this ride. Enough is enough, but we will be here though it all. This may sound selfish, but the children deserve it and so do we; let's get this done.
Once again, we thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and advice. We may be contacting some of you in the near future as we evaluate our options.
Thanks Again,
Chris and Virginia
9 comments:
It's great to read your good news!
Any chance you'd be interested in a sibling group of 3 (2 little girls and a boy)?
Oh how awesome Chris and Virginia! I am very encouraged for you guys by your post. Sounds like everything is working out.... for now. I hope you guys have a wonderful vacation!
It's good to read your post and it sounds like you're working on a couple of good options.
I would think with your broad age range you'd not have problems getting a referral in Ukraine, but things are so unpredictable there. Hopefully things will go better with your facilitator.
Keep posting. We'll be praying!
So glad to hear that you are still in hot pursuit of that wonderful minute that you will meet your intended child/children. Good luck.
Best wishes as you continue on your journey. It is an absolutely CRAZY ride, but it is so worth it in the end. There are so many beautiful children in Ukraine that are so hungry and so deserving of a family. We adopted 2 boys last summer ages 2.75 and 7.
We, too, considered Hungary as an alternative--twice. Ultimately, we still ended up visiting Hungary for a brief moment...a layover at the airport on our way home from Ukraine with our new family. :-)
Chris and Virginia,
Please e-mail me off line. I might have some information for you. We continue to follow your blog and pray for you. We are also in the "waiting to submit" time of our lives. God bless you.
Cindie Wolff
ckwolff@hughes.net
If you like roller coaster rides, then you've picked the right country! lol We adopted a 12yo girl and have been home for about 6 weeks now. If you're willing to hang on tight for the ride of your life, then you should come home with your children:)
Continue motion on Ukraine, please. You will find the children here, I am sure!
Finally realized today I bookmarked an old post and not your main blog...so glad to catch up on your process, will continue to pray that God makes the crooked paths straight for you!
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