If our adoption story was a novel, at least one chapter, quite possibly two, could be dedicated to delays in the process. It comes with the territory.
Right now the Bulgarian government is working on making sure that all of the agencies on the Bulgarian end have their accreditations up to date. They will be focused on this for about the next four weeks which will delay the releasing and issuing of referrals among other things. There's no way around it. It has to be done in order for these agencies to facilitate referrals, but it is frustrating . . . understatement of the century.
Here's the thing ...
There have been referrals issued in the past few weeks that have not been released. We know that much. We also know that there will be more referrals issued in the coming weeks because the IAC, the committee that issues the referrals, will still be meeting (as far as we know).
There are kids living in orphanages that need homes. There are families ready and willing to adopt these kids.
So here I go with the prayer requests again. Anyone sick of my prayer requests yet?
Pray that we are in the group of referrals issued but not released.
Pray that in spite of all that's going on that they are still able to issue and release referrals over the next month.
Pray that things pick up in Bulgaria. It's been quiet and slow lately.
Pray for the families waiting for kids and the kids waiting for families. This is hard on all involved.
Pray that I don't pull all my hair out or lose the last ounce of sanity I have left. I'm. Over. Waiting. Like way over it. In my head, I feel like we shouldn't even be here right now. Like we went backward instead of forward, and I am not happy about it. Sorry if that doesn't sound very sweet and holy, but I'm being honest. I need to be given an extra large dose of patience right now. I'm very thankful I serve a God who loves me and doesn't give up on me in spite of my fits and impatience.
As always, thank you all for every single prayer and all of your support. It means the world to us.
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4 comments:
If injustice didn't cause a spark of anger I would worry that you weren't alive! Adopting a child is all about justice. It makes me super upset that all over the world there are children laying in bed wondering why they don't have a mom. Especially if they had one and lost her. Keep up the good fight! I would also urge you to be flexible and willing to expand your expectations into new territory. You are doing good, mom!
Thanks Lainie! We've opened ourselves up to a lot more sn over the past year. Not so much because we want to speed up the process, but just because we've definitely changed our whole mindset since we started. Unfortunately, our agency doesn't get tons of waiting children so we are forced to wait for a referral. In some ways I know that's good, for me in particular, because it forces us to completely trust God in the matching part of the process. I have a tendency to ramrod things through even when I know I shouldn't. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I always appreciate it!
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I figured you'd figure it out, but other people might be left wondering. 😳
Still praying. I cannot imagine having to wait for as long as you have. I think you are doing an amazing job!
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