We get asked often by those who are interested and supportive of our journey, regarding where we are in the adoption process.
We have entered into a phase of waiting. With more waiting. And a lot of unknown's in terms of timing. When are we leaving to get Kameron? We cannot say for sure. Our hopes range from end of Summer to Fall- Winter. Talk about a range for when you plan to take home your new son!
What we DO know, is that we MUST have him home by the end of December. Why? Because in China, once he is 14 years old he ages out from being able to be adopted. Effectively terminating any chance he has for a family.
I (Sarah) am not a patient person by nature. But in this process I have experienced a level of patience within myself I am admittedly unaccustomed to. I am constantly praising God for this, as it must be his doing. There has been such a peace about this process, that no matter what, things will work out. No matter how I think it might look in the end, Kameron WILL come home.
We were notified by our agency this week that our I800-A was sent to the Department of Homeland Security (this is basically our petition to the US government to proceed with an international adoption) and are thrilled to have only 4 "To Do's" left to send our Dossier to China!
Our fundraiser's have been very helpful. Every little (and large) bit has helped and has been so appreciated. Friends and family have helped financially and in other ways as well (offering their skills for fundraising, helping with our children, prayers, etc). It has warmed our hearts and humbled us so much. Thank you, just doesn't seem like enough.
When we took on this calling, I admit I felt overwhelmed. Adoption costs 3x the amount I thought it would. But God has promised to walk us through this journey and he continues to be faithful to our family in this calling. Every day, someone has touched us with their support for this adoption. And it has meant more to us than words can say.
Thank you to you all. For your support and encouraging words. For your prayers. Your part in this has not gone unnoticed. What a privilege to watch your community wrap you and your family in such love!
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