I promise I will come back to the story of her referral. It is truly an amazing story but one that I haven't had time to write down yet. For now, the one question we have received most in the past 11 days is "What happens now"?
Well, unfortunately the answer is more waiting. Imagine that! :-) There are so many variables in the rest of this process we can only estimate when we will be able to bring her home. Here is a quick run down of each step before we can board the big bird to China...
Letter of Intent (LOI): 3-27-09
Pre-Approval (PA): ~2-4 wks from LOI
Letter of Seeking Confirmation (LOSC): ~12-16 wks from LOI (includes wait for PA)
i800/Article 5: ~4-6 wks from LOSC
Travel Approval (TA): ~2-4 wks from Article 5
CA: ~4-7 days from TA
Travel to China: ~1-3 wks from confirmed CA
Basically this gives us a range of 20-30 weeks from the day our letter of intent was submitted to CCAA. I know....I know....huge range of time. There are so many factors this is the best I can do at this point. When I compare the time frame with the calendar it puts us LEAVING for China some time between August 12 - October 21. Late September/early October would be best for our children at home but we will work it all out when the time comes.
Now I will throw out the disclaimer that most of you have already figured out in the journey of our adoption.........ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! We could be in China in July (not likely) or we could be in China in December (please no). Once we receive our LOSC we can narrow it all down a bit more. For now, we await PA. Once that arrives we will be "pre-approved" for OUR daughter specifically. Once we receive word it has arrived I'll be able to share photos. Until then you'll have to be content with this...
I look forward to the day I can hold this precious hand instead of admiring it from afar. OH! I almost forgot...just in case you missed it, I would like you to note in both of her referral photographs she is wearing PINK! I bet Mr. CCAA took one look at that pink bow and knew exactly what he needed to do........find us a girly-girl.
Monday, April 6, 2009
What happens now?
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I love it--another technicality!
Doesn't October just seem so REASONABLE? Doesn't it? I think it does.
I am soooo excited for you! I can't wait to see her sweet face. Hang in there! It will be worth the wait!
How exciting! I can't wait to hear (and see more!).
Your family is in my prayers,
Monica
Isn't God amazing? I feel so blessed right now, thinking about naming my daughter and holding her in my arms. He is completely amazing and I am totally in awe of the beauty of this moment and how I feel. What a blessing He has brought to both our lives. I stand in awe. On Sunday morning, in church during worship, I just let it go and cried, thanking Him for this birthmom and her gift of life.
WHOOOO HOOOO!!!!
So happy for you!!! Here's to smooth sailing from here on out!!! xoxo
Congrats Wombles! God is so good! Ya'll are in our prayers as I hope the Chockley's continue to be in yours for the next 7 months anyways!
Wow! The Chockleys are uber-excited for the Wombles! Can't wait to see more pics!
Thanks for the tease! I can tell in your previous post how cute she is! I just can't wait for you to show it all! Congrats again.
Cheri
I'm soooo happy for you and your family!! I'm sorry I'm a bit behind on checking on blogs, but I'm thrilled to see that you were matched to your precious little one while we were in China! It won't be long now! I can't wait to follow your journey, and I promise you that it will be amazing!
YAY and congratulations!!! Sorry I missed all the news when it happened! I am so happy for you and she is beautiful!!!!! I am praying for a speedy travel for you! It looks like things are speeding up, Horay!!! God is so good!
Wow! That is great news. CONGRATULATIONS! We've been waiting since Sept 07. Hope things move along quickly.
All the best!
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