Melissa | February 28, 2009
Today we received a letter from CIS stating they needed more documentation from us. We’re a little frustrated that it wasn’t sent/requested originally but excited that we are finally in communication with them and that they do, in fact, have our petition. I think we’re mostly frustrated that it’s a Saturday and we cannot do [...]
Melissa | February 27, 2009
We are hearing grumblings from CIS…keep praying!
Melissa | February 23, 2009
For everyone we’ve talked to about waiting who has been so outraged at the system, we thank you. Your support and empathy has meant a lot. However, I feel an incredible peace about our wait though. Not to say that I don’t emerging moments of anger, panic, and frustration. I just feel that God has [...]
Melissa | February 20, 2009
Hello all!
First, let me thank you all for your prayers and support. We raised over $10,000. God has provided the rest between our federal adoption tax credit and 2008’s return.
We’ve also been encouraged by all the inquires to when Ty will actually come home!
Our immigrant petition is moving through the National Visa Center [...]
Melissa | February 16, 2009
Wait well. I’ve been reading a devotional that Shaohannah’s Hope sends to prospective grant recipients. It’s been inspirational and challenging to read other view and journeys of adoption. The last section had advice from families who have been there. A running theme was to not waste your waiting time. Mmmm…interesting concept. With 2 young kids, [...]
Melissa | February 4, 2009
I wish there was more to report but that’s about it. Apparently CIS is researching what happened to our I-600 but that doesn’t really change the above statement.
We’ve been dealing a lot with irrational fear around here lately too. There are varying theories between Patrick and me as to what the precipitating event was, but [...]
