...from the "Home Study in Progress" page to "Compiling Dossier" page on the Reece's Rainbow website! We received the rough draft of our home study last weekend, and should have our final draft in hand next week! Then we will send it to USCIS and hopefully get our fingerprints done shortly after that. I really really hope we can have our first trip to her country by August.
Each day that we wait, just makes me think that it's another dreadful and uneventful day for Darya in the orphanage. The days are all the same for her, I'm sure. She just sits or lies there waiting. For what, she doesn't know. Her next bottle? Her next diaper change? Are those the only sorts of interaction she has with her caregivers? Has she ever been outside the orphanage grounds if even for a walk? Has anyone ever rocked her to sleep or just snuggled with her? Has anyone read a book to her or prayed with her? I doubt it. It won't be much longer, sweet Darya! We'll be getting you out of there soon!!
Woo hoo....I like to see things moving forward. Can't wait for you to get over there and get her. Of course now I am hoping that your next trip to CA won't be until after Ella is all done with her treatment so we can meet that sweet girl!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how exciting it is to see your child's face move along those pages on RR's website?! We rejoiced each time! Congratulations on one more step forward!
ReplyDeleteThis is great news Marianne!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for your family!! Things are really moving along. You will be strolling Darya down the street with the boys before you know it!
ReplyDeleteI just saw you moved to a new page !! So happy for you ;) keep your fingers crossed for me!
ReplyDeleteMarianne, I was told by Brigitte that the orphanage where your girl & mine are at is one of the "better" ones ("better" being a relative term, as I'm sure you understand) and the children get taken outside on a regular basis, even the babies. That brought me a measure of comfort when I heard that & I hope it does the same for you.
ReplyDeleteI think you should go get that new baby girl (Kathryn), too! She's a doll!
Thank you everyone!
ReplyDeleteKate, that is so encouraging! At least it's good to know that she's probably receiving some vitamin D the good ole fashioned way :-) Who is Brigitte? I can't remember who she adopted.
Oh, isn't Kathryn a doll??? I would if I could, but I think she'll find a home soon. So glad to hear that her parents are advocating for her
Yay! Congrats on your "move!" I continue to think of you and can't wait to follow your family as you bring Darya home!!!!
ReplyDeleteBrigitte is one of the post-adoption connection people on RR. She adopted a little boy last fall. SUPER sweet lady and full of tons of great information!
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