Monday, January 21, 2008

Don't know how much more we can take........

Another day goes by with no news..... Wednesday will be 6 weeks! Our judge is really putting us through heck! A lot of families from our program have been getting their travel calls and we keep getting passed by. We have packed, we have cleaned, we have read books, we have attended workshops - we feel ready! Chinese New Year approaches and we are unclear about how long government agencies close down for the holiday - so we are very worried that we will not travel until March now. Our little boy gets bigger every day without us and it just hurts so badly, there really are no words to express it! The adoption process truly takes a strong soul - and right now, I'm not sure I am right for all of this!!!
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4 comments:

Shana said...

Oh, Katie and Alex, I am so sorry for the pain that you are going through with not having Leo home. I can only say that I wish more than anything that you get that call. And you will!! And when that day comes, rest assured, there will be some celebrating for you guys in the Giroux home. I know it's cliche, but hang in there. You are cut out for this and you will be amazing parents. You are so prepared and you should be proud of all that you have done in order to bring Leo home.
Love,
Shana

January 23, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Beth said...

Katie, keep your chin up!!! I PROMISE you that call will come when you least expect it, and then your head will start spinning. As Shana said, we're all hoping and praying that you get your call soon. You and Alex will be great!! HUGS to you!!! : )

January 23, 2008 at 10:45 PM
babysarah said...

Dear Leo,
I am sure we will get home sometime soon. I feel like I am drowning in these huge diapers they keep putting me in and I just know my mommy has a bow ready for my hair... Our moms deserve a six-pack of wine (yes, a six pack), I hope we get to meet in Taipei when our parents pick us up! You are the cutest boy ever Leo... USA or BUST! All my love,
Sarah

January 24, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Jenny Evoy said...

Katie,

There is no rhyme or reason or even sense of fairness to this whole process. It can be excruciating at times! I think of you everyday and pray that you will hear something very soon. I can't wait to hear your wonderful news! You will be wonderful parents and Leo will have so much love in your family~ Jenny

January 26, 2008 at 4:44 PM

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Timeline


January 8, 2007 Attend Adoption 101 Information Session in Mesa, AZ
January 22, 2006 - Apply for preapproval from our agencyand Taiwan
January 23, 2007 - Application for USCIS (I-600A) form submitted
January 28, 2007 - 1st Homestudy meeting
January 28, 2007 - Sign adoption contract with our agency
January 29, 2007 - Approved to adopt from Taiwan
February 1, 2007 - Clearance from state of Arizona
February 6, 2007- Maricopa application to adopt is filed
February 13, 2007 - Clearance from state of Michigan, Medical clearances, and Fingerprint invitation arrive from USCIS
February 24, 2007 - Fingerprinted for USCIS
March 11, 2007- Homestudy Complete and Court Certification from Maricopa County received
April 28, 2007 - Homestudy is translated into Mandarin
July 1, 2007 - Finally receive 171-H in the mail
July 6, 2007 - Get new case manager
July 22, 2007 - Sign adendum to contract
August 8, 2007 - Our lucky day! Referral for Lin Kai-Yi, born 6-3-06
August 8, 2007 - accept referral
August 13, 2007 - Sign Child Referral Agreement
August 23, 2007 - Paperwork arrives in Tucson
August 24, 2007 - Paperwork arrives to us
August 26, 2007 - Documents notorized (How many adults does it take to use a stamp?)
August 28, 2007 - Documents certified by AZ Sec. of State
August 29, 2007 Documents sent to TECO to be authenticated
September 4, 2007 - Documents arrive in Tucson from TECO
September 6, 2007 - Documents sent to Taiwan! YEAH!
September 10, 2007 - Update day! We receive 4 pics and a video!
October 2, 2007 - Receive word from TWCA that our hearing date is October 9, 2007 (this happened extreamly fast!)
October 9, 2007 - Keep your fingers crossed for a quick 1st ruling (even better yet, keep your fingers crossed for a final ruling!)
October 11, 2007 - October updates are here!
October 19, 2007 - Receive more pictures and videos from Ray's visit to Taiwan!
November 5, 2007 - November updates are here!
December 2, 2007 - December updates are here! Can't believe there has been no news all month!
December 13, 2007 - FINALLY! Word of our First Ruling! Yippeee! It happened on Dec. 13th in Taiwan (yesterday here)
January 4, 2008 - January updates
February 4, 2008 - February updates
February 28, 2008 - Leaving for Taipei!!!
February 29, 2008 - Arrive in Taipei!
March 4, 2008 - Gotcha Day! Can you even believe it!?!?!?
March 5, 2008 - FINAL RULING FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY! (by the way, our paperwork says the final ruling was issued December 24th!)
March 6, 2008 - First AIT appointment
March 7, 2008 - VISA DAY!
March 10, 2008 - Leave for home!
March 10, 2008 - Arrive home with our boy!!!!!!!!!!!
July 5, 2008 - Find out about Wil's arrival!
March 10, 2009 - Wil Shan-Yi Shaffer is born at 3:38 am 8 lbs. 4 oz. 20 inches long