Bummer (Home Study Update)
I wrote this post already once... but I was pretty whiny so I deleted it to start over.
Basically, our home study social worker has written the report, and gave it to our home study agency. They have not reviewed it. Once they review it, it will be sent to M at AGCI. Then, we will get 3 notarized copies to submit with our dossier and get on the waitlist.
The timing of this will be much slower than I thought. So, there is not a chance that we will be on the waitlist THIS Friday OR next Friday. I am still sticking with my goal to have a # in July, although that chance is slim.
I saw my sweet friend Heather tonight, and she reminded me that God works out every detail and every holdup along the way will put us in perfect timing with the specific child meant for us.
So, although I am bummed that my expectations of the timeline are not being met, I am thankful that God is in control.
Basically, our home study social worker has written the report, and gave it to our home study agency. They have not reviewed it. Once they review it, it will be sent to M at AGCI. Then, we will get 3 notarized copies to submit with our dossier and get on the waitlist.
The timing of this will be much slower than I thought. So, there is not a chance that we will be on the waitlist THIS Friday OR next Friday. I am still sticking with my goal to have a # in July, although that chance is slim.
I saw my sweet friend Heather tonight, and she reminded me that God works out every detail and every holdup along the way will put us in perfect timing with the specific child meant for us.
So, although I am bummed that my expectations of the timeline are not being met, I am thankful that God is in control.
oh how i hate bumps in the road! i'm so sorry :( hoping you are pleasantly surprised!!
ReplyDeleteyou don't know me... but i follow your blog (o; just wanted to say that i know unmet expectations stink... but your friend is so right... God's got this timing thing worked out perfect! praying for ya'll! -hilary
ReplyDeleteWe just got on the wait list at the end of June. We submitted our dossier, waited all day on Friday for that phone call with our number and were told we had to redo one document. I got off the phone and burst into tears. I felt like I would never stop crying. Then my husband reminded me that this is His plan for us. We are meant to have a certain child and this is the road to her. There is a child out there that is meant to be yours. I will keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThis process can be so tough at times! I already feel like our home study is taking forever! Trying to be patient...praying to be on the waitlist in August...but trying to remind myself it may not happen according to my plan! Praying that ya'll still get a number this month!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain this week! Adoption definitely is not for wimps! :)
ReplyDeletethanks friends! trying to be positive about it :)
ReplyDeleteYour friend has a great outlook on the situation. God's timing is perfect. He knows the right number for you guys. However, I can't even imagine gong thru the stress and anxiety of an adoption process. Stay strong, let go and let God!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys and congrats on the yard sale success. WOW!
We had the exact same frustration regarding the delay between home study completion and home study approval... and home study copies in my hands! I will be praying for you. Lord Jesus keep our eyes set on You!
ReplyDeleteIts so hard to not be discouraged! Remember that no matter how long this process takes, God has your child in mind for you! Each bump is purposeful to lead that child into your arms!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. I know this is very frustrating - I was a mad woman when we were trying to get on the wait list. Just try to rest and know that God is working out the details all in his perfect timing for you to get the baby He has for your family. You're almost there!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that we are not the only ones who go through this process, and that so many people can speak into our lives! Thank you, thank you for the encouragement and prayers.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, we are an Ethiopia AGCI family too! I know know know the feelings, our social worker has dropped the ball on our whole case, it took her months to write it up and we are still getting things corrected because she did it wrong. It is frustrating so I know how badly you just want to get numbers, we are waiting for that point too! Praying everything gets taken care of soon! what homestudy agency are you using? saw that you live in NC and we live in SC and are using a NC/SC agency for our homestudy!
ReplyDeleteleigh, i'm going to email you :)
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