Crib x 2

Luckily we were able to get the crib hardware we needed from the Home Depot as the crib manufacturer had gone bankrupt. Crib crisis averted!



Our friends also gave Maya a toy crib. Thanks Elaine, Stephane and Gabby!

Pretty Much What I Expected

The DA Director is still reviewing Maya's dossier and has questions for the orphanage. He will not approve an adoption date until he is satisfied with their answers.

So we are still on hold and in limbo.

Hoping for more news on Monday

Update Tomorrow?

I just received an email saying we will get an update tomorrow. Let's hope it's some good news.

Haiti's Orphans

There's a good article on CNN.com that explains the Haiti orphan situation. The orphans that are being airlifted out seem to be those that have been in process for some time. Understandably, there is a hesitation to find foreign families for the vast majority of other orphans until it can be established that they are truly orphaned and not just separated from family members.

Sadly worldwide there are lots of orphaned children that need families (but are not "paper ready") and lots of families waiting years and years for the small number that are.

Special Thanks to the BTDT

I wanted to take a moment to thank all those adoptive parents that have gone before us that have helped us prepare for our trip: Sharon for packing tips and gift suggestions, Leslie for money and hotel recommendations, Lillian for hotel recommendations, and Carey for gift suggestions and Vietnamese language books. And anyone else that has responded to my posts.

I also want to thank Renny and Leslie again for sending a few photos of Maya when she was about 2 months old when they were picking up their children in Vung Tau.

5 Months Since Referral

Today we are 5 months since referral and it looks like we have at least another month to go! The worst part about this wait is the uncertainty - the never knowing for sure when this adoption will happen - the constantly moving "goal post". It has taken a toll on our family, our extended family, and most certainly on my career. I hope we get some news this week.

Delicious

What more can i say?