First we'll give everyone the update. The India program has had some changes to it. On Wednesday we were given an update on the process. The process itself is remaining the same, so far. However the time lines have changes, we now could potentially be waiting 18-24 months for a referral. (Starting from when we got on the list in October) So, there is every chance that we may not even get a referral this year :( This is caused mainly by two reasons. First there aren't as many referrals coming out of India as expected. (adoption within the country is becoming more acceptable, and therefore, more domestic adoptions are being done) 2nd, there are more Indian couples within the US that are also adopting. India's rules are that if one spouse is of Indian descent that they be given preference. So as that list continues to grow, our list stays put...... I can completely agree with the reasoning for this, but it doesn't make the wait any easier. OK enough of my pity party - we know that God will make it known when our child is meant to be!
On a slight humorous note: this actually happened a while ago, and after telling some people about it I thought I better get it written down some where so that we can look back and laugh!
For those of you that don't know us well my husband is an avid hunter. When Fall comes he could practically live in the woods. (basically September through November)
So for the story: Ahly was very intrigued by Baby Jesus this Christmas, after mass we always had to go and get a closer look. After Christmas, when the Church was cleared of the manager and figurines, Ahly would constantly ask - "where Baby Jesus go?" We would always say "Baby Jesus is in Heaven now." Typically it was just "OK, Mommy". Then one day while taking her to daycare the issue came up again. It went something like this:
A: Where Baby Jesus Go"
M: Heaven
A: Why
M: God needed him in Heaven.
A: Where his Mommy?
M: In heaven too.
A: Me go to Heaven?
M: Yes, but not for a long time.
A: Mommy too?
M: Yes Mommy and Daddy too.
A: Not Daddy...
M: WHAT???
A: Not Daddy..... Daddy go hunting......
Where that correlation came in I cannot figure out, but it's so cute to see how they see/interpret things.
By the way - bring on Spring we were at -17 this morning.....
Michele
9 years ago
As a fellow Wisconsinite, I can totally appreciate the hunting humor!! Too funny!
ReplyDeleteOn a more sober note, I am so sorry the wait is taking longer . . . it was almost 15 months for our referral, and that felt like eons. I'll pray that it speeds up when the new CARA regs go into action. Hang in there!
Hugs,
Nancy
Love that story. Aren't you amazed how their minds work sometimes?
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!!
Hi from Minnesota!
ReplyDeleteWe are looking into and praying about adopting from India through Dillon. I am loving reading everyone's story and SEEING the beautiful children from India. I went on a 2 week mission trip in January and fell in love with the country! We are close to diving in to this whole process!
Blessings,
Jennifer
**Wondering how I could view Amy and Clint's site?
Thanks!