After a lot of talk and soul searching, Tom and I decided to switch to the Special Needs (SN) Program through our agency, Great Wall. Once decided, there was a whirlwind of activity: lists to peruse, home study to update, new photos of us to take, research on the special needs we are comfortable with taking on, doctors to find to review files...
All that being said, we found a little man on the shared agency list, which means that anyone from any agency can lock in this little guy and then he wouldn't be available anymore. I saw his adorable picture and read his profile on 2/24/10 and wrote to Stephanie from Great Wall, requesting information about him. On 2/25/10, a new list came out and he wasn't on it. We were devastated. Something about this little guy just called out to us. He was meant to be ours.
Upset, I contacted Stephanie and she let me know that he was still available. I immediately requested his file and sent it off to Tiff's mom (she's a nurse), who gave her approval, then onto Dr. Rogu, an international adoption specialist, who I cannot say enough good things about. he called me Friday, Saturday and Sunday that week to go over everything, as he knew the urgency of the matter. Someone else could lock him in at any time.
We got a good report from Dr. Rogu, who will be seeing little man as soon as he gets here. I called Stephanie Saturday night and locked in the file (thanks for giving me your cell phone Stephanie!).
On March 8, 2010, our LOI (Letter of Intent) was sent to China. Now we wait for the PA (Pre-Approval) from China, which should come in about 2-4 weeks.
I can't give any details or post any pictures until it's official, so you'll all have to wait. :o)
Keep us in your prayers.
Diane
3 comments:
I just came in to check on you, and I am so happy that you have found your little boy!! CONGRATULATIONS! I can't wait to hear more about him when you are able to share info. Again, so very happy for you :)
Thanks, Tracy. We're so excited! The agency thinks we may have him by his third birthday!!!
I miss reading your blog, but can't access it anymore. I hope all with you and your little one!
Diane
Diane - I don't update my blog much anymore, but I did just add new pictures. If you want access to it, please send me your email address at tracy.emanoff@gmail.com and I will add you as a reader :)
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