tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post5421791945747873801..comments2023-05-17T03:22:44.676-07:00Comments on 6 of us: A Day I have really Dreaded......Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17940906039167419209noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-38832883827869854322009-07-01T19:02:37.332-07:002009-07-01T19:02:37.332-07:00I am so sorry that you guys are still waiting. Ch...I am so sorry that you guys are still waiting. China needs to speed up period! Praying for you guys to receive your referral.The Vinyardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591059054023053822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-83054419189948914292009-06-27T15:16:18.859-07:002009-06-27T15:16:18.859-07:00Oh Sweetie, I could just hear the heartache in you...Oh Sweetie, I could just hear the heartache in your post. I stopped lifted your name before the throne of God, pleading in your behalf. Don't give up...hold on...she's waiting for you to come and bring her home...I'll keep you in my prayers!<br /><br />Terrye in FLDoug and Terryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710102720227541188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-24874294958233285872009-06-24T21:52:48.001-07:002009-06-24T21:52:48.001-07:00Lisa I know this post was really hard to write.......Lisa I know this post was really hard to write....and quite frankly it shouldn't have needed to be as your daughter should already be home! Constantly praying that our children will be home soon!<br /><br />Hugs to you...<br />M~<br />(Our agency also has a very long wait time for minor special needs....at least a year we were told.)FHLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651500615080933702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-15851399255511923782009-06-22T18:32:22.245-07:002009-06-22T18:32:22.245-07:00I am totally shocked about how long the wait has b...I am totally shocked about how long the wait has become for China. That is so sad with all of those wonderful children waiting for homes. <br />We hope that time speeds up for you so that soon your little girl will be home.PletcherFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045190951686129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-86602427646167063702009-06-22T10:17:21.170-07:002009-06-22T10:17:21.170-07:00Praying and sending you a very big hug.Praying and sending you a very big hug.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08375551348761423144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-64820253113163224142009-06-22T06:02:47.213-07:002009-06-22T06:02:47.213-07:00Lesa,
I'm am thinking of you and everyone el...Lesa, <br /><br />I'm am thinking of you and everyone else too. It's hard to believe we've been waiting so long. <br /><br />Hugs<br />MMichele Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099927853546639706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-89046478801641942282009-06-21T11:25:13.993-07:002009-06-21T11:25:13.993-07:00Lesa ~ I am so sorry. I couldn't even write a...Lesa ~ I am so sorry. I couldn't even write a post about it last week when we reached our three year. Just know that you are not alone. We are standing right beside you, waiting with you.a Tonggu Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365812914466181060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-56089785654558062962009-06-20T15:12:47.979-07:002009-06-20T15:12:47.979-07:00Anne that is what we were told too, but we saw a l...Anne that is what we were told too, but we saw a little one and called them on her. They knew that I had been wanting a little one with the particular needs instead they called another couple for her. I'm just saying that when you have a call into them and they know just exactly what you want, and hand it to another family.... Well it upset me to say the least.<br /><br />Our turn will come I know... It just is frustrating with the mild needs. We have been told that due to the wait being longer that many are jumping the line to do the same. That is why I was saying the agencies ought to prioritize with families that have waited longer. That's all...Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940906039167419209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-2755423160558337862009-06-20T14:39:14.735-07:002009-06-20T14:39:14.735-07:00Oops. I meant our login date was 11/9/06. If it ...Oops. I meant our login date was 11/9/06. If it was 08, I would be in assisted living by the time we get our referral!!!<br /><br />AnneAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-80815391395138730302009-06-20T14:37:58.840-07:002009-06-20T14:37:58.840-07:00I think referrals off the SN list all have to do w...I think referrals off the SN list all have to do with with what you request; I don't think length of time in the process has anything to do with it one way or the other. If you're willing to accept in a wide range with regard to disabilities, age range, and are open to both male and female (my understanding is there are a significant number of male children available), you're going to get your referral quicker. It's that simple. If you're not willing to do that (such as myself), then you're going to wait. <br /><br />Since referrals seem to be progressing at a rate of one week of logins per month, I agree with Mike that you are at least one year away from a NSN referral. Since our LID date is 11/9/08, I predict we are somewhere between 2.5 and 3 years away.<br /><br />I know these are not thoughts you want to hear; believe me, I empathize with your frustration. Mae really wants a baby sister as well. I have been so up and down about staying in, getting out, switching to SN, not, etc. Not to mention that fact that we are now faced with paying for a home study update and another round of fees to the government for whatever that form is.<br /><br />AnneAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-42446260354822160902009-06-20T05:37:04.515-07:002009-06-20T05:37:04.515-07:00Still here waiting with you. :)
I don't think...Still here waiting with you. :)<br /><br />I don't think switching to another country would bring your daughter home any quicker at this point. Ethiopia has increasing waits from what I've heard. I really think we only have about another year before referral. I'm holding on to that at least.<br /><br />PS. I agree with your thoughts on SN. There should be a line just like with NSN... not all willy nilly like it is now.Special Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824577189457099837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-80562069579804597832009-06-20T04:25:04.216-07:002009-06-20T04:25:04.216-07:00I hear you, and am sending positive thoughts and p...I hear you, and am sending positive thoughts and prayers your way and to China. Please keep on waiting, I just know your referral is coming.Vivian Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901008350652019275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-87523238973965143952009-06-19T19:12:17.078-07:002009-06-19T19:12:17.078-07:00Oh my goodness... That just isn't fair!!! I ...Oh my goodness... That just isn't fair!!! I wonder if they got a very mild need or not. I've been on top of our counselor to help us, but nothing yet. I think I've actually pissed them off. ha<br />But honestly, if the CCAA has rules about them not showing photos and so forth, then they need to add that those who have been in line the longest and are now requesting the other list should come first on getting the referral. I know you understand exactly what I mean.<br />On facebook I had misunderstood that you were LID the 21st of March. I know that Kristy's is coming up, and for her I'm truly excited!!!!!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your caring words. If we don't get our referral through the special needs we will be sticking with it.<br /><br />lesaLesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940906039167419209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702818.post-1511019929910458802009-06-19T16:59:49.501-07:002009-06-19T16:59:49.501-07:00Lesa,
Happy 3rd on your LID! I know just how you ...Lesa,<br /><br />Happy 3rd on your LID! I know just how you feel. We will be coming up on ours in just a little over a 1 1/2 months. It's not fare for those of us who waited so long and to see families with LID in late 2007 or early 2008 jump into SN and have been and come back from China. I agree - they should give those of us who waited so long. I just saw the face of a beautiful child today on the RQ site who had I think a LID of 2008! You know we are waiting with you. I think by the time we go to China there may not be a travel group because so many have either dropped out/ gone somewhere else or did SN. I myself with a LID of 08-08-06 I can't see us waiting no more then another year and I hope i'm wrong, I hope it's less then a year.<br />Hang in their girl, our turn will come.<br /><br />hugs from,<br />SherriSherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961308936151853637noreply@blogger.com