I’m beginning to think we should have a cake and light some candles or something.
Yesterday I put all of the adoption paperwork for our I600A renewal in the mail. Never thought we’d be doing that.
Waiting seems to be the name of the game for us these days. We’re not only waiting for a referral, but waiting on a couple of other important things to resolve themselves. Waiting for results over which you have no control is uncomfortable to say the least. I can see how the waiting I’ve had to do in my past has prepared me for this, and this waiting will no doubt prepare me for the future. I’ll be a pro by the end of my life:
God: And what do you have to say for yourself, young lady?
Me: Well, I mastered the skill of waiting. I’m an expert. I can teach anyone here how to wait without giving into panic attacks, depression, or fits of rage.
God: Too bad there’s no such thing as time here or we could really use something like that. Got anything else you can contribute?
So, yes, 16 months. And counting…
I say you will get a referral anywhere in between 18-20 months.
That is how long it would take to gestate two kids.
Can we put money on this?
I am so sorry. That really is a long time. I feel like since we have been going the ET route, 10 months LID has felt an eternity! We did, however, starting our adoption journey over 4 years ago, so I, too, have become an unfortunate master of waiting. On a side note, I feel that you are most likely much more in touch with adoption happenings that I, but between myself and another WACAP family, we have been doing a lot of digging and talking to WACAP this week, so if you would like, feel free to email so we can compare notes to help keep us encouraged!
16 months. I really hope those ‘other things’ you are referring to are getting resolved. Anything to make the Wait easier is appreciated.
Yes, you have been an excellent Waiter, much better than me. I was fine until month 12, then I morphed into a crazy person. Now I am an even crazier person with the latest news about slowing down Eth. adoptions. Our agency has yet to reach out to us…has yours?
Zoe, I really hope you don’t make it to 20 months. Wait, that sounds a little ominous… you know what I mean =)
I’m thinking of you.
You have had such a Zen approach to The Wait all throughout, and I’ve been so impressed, even as your wait has far surpassed expected time frames. I look forward to catching up with you next weekend. Hopefully by then we’ll have some ideas about what’s happening over there…
Zoe, you made me smile even as my heart aches for you and the wait and the new uncertainties……God is training you up for big things. Obviously. Hang in there.