Don’t worry we didn’t forget about 'yinz guys'. As you may recall from our last post, we explained that our Dossier was submitted to Colombia for approval. We were told that it would take 3 to 4 months before we would receive an official letter stating that we were approved and on the “waiting list”. Well it has been 3 ½ months. No word yet!
So what have we been up to? Well we've attended a few seminars given by our adoption agency. They have been really interesting and we are meeting others who are adopting children from all over the world. One seminar in particular was on “Medical and Developmental Issues” led by a pediatrician who specializes in international adoptions, Dr. Sarah Springer. Dr. Springer was awesome and very patient with everyone's questions. I think we have already found a pediatrician for the boys! There was a lot of information presented and a few things that stood out were concerning immunizations and the development levels of children raised in orphanages. But Dr. Springer's bottom line was that the children adapt so quickly with patient and loving parents. And I think we can handle that!
Oh...also...Scott has FINALLY talked me into a theme for the boy’s bedroom. And...yep! you guessed it...Steelers and Penguins. I must admit they have really cute bedding and accessories for both teams. And you know that's what's foremost on little 3-6 year old boys minds! So we are going ahead with the 'Black and Gold'!
Well I think that's about it for an update. We started this adventure back in August and while there are times when we get excited and wish it would go faster - we know that it was God that placed this on our hearts and we are placing our trust in Him - daily. It's gonna be in His time that we will be united with our children. The Bible is full of references to this - one verse in particular: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority." (Acts 1:7) We just need to trust in Him until that time or date that He had set way before Scott and I were even born. And even tho we don't know their names or we don't know what they look like yet - we know He is preparing the boys for us and we pray that He watches over them until we meet as a family and as a part of God's family.
Thanks so much to everyone for your prayers and support - we'll let yinz know as soon as we hear from Colombia!
Love,
Donna
