After the paperwork you wait. That's it. For a long time.
Our goal, this summer, was to get logged into China's database system, and then our agency would work with China in getting us matched with a special needs girl between the age of 0-4 years old. That matching process takes approximately 3-4 months.
Then, it takes two
weeks to get pre approval, then 90 days to get a letter of acceptance,
and then 2-3 more months before we travel to go and get her.
On July 12, we were officially logged into China's database! YAY! Only one more year left to go of the process. Now begins the 3-4 months of waiting to find the amazing little girl who will become a part of our family! Maybe we'll know something by Thanksgiving?!!
But less than 3 weeks later, the phone rings, "Heather, we have the file of a little girl we would like for you and Lee to consider for adoption, would you take a look?"
We did take a look. And we fell in love. We had less than 48 hours to make a decision. It wasn't that hard.
I think you'll understand why~
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