News at last

It's been over two months since I've posted. Last time, I was looking forward to a busy summer of home help. Now, I'm back at work and busier than ever. There's really two reasons I haven't posted. The primary one is because until this past week, there's been absolutely no movement in Nepal adoption (with the exception of people moving out of the program). The other reason is because I was ashamed of not finishing all those home projects I'd planned in June. Oh well, there's always fall break . . .

Anyway, to the adoption news! Two things have happened this past week. One is that the original three families who were matched with children back in May have been invited to travel. I know that two of the families have already left. Can you imagine? They found out they were traveling on Monday and had to leave on Thursday! And pack for a three week trip! They were so happy, though. And now, their waiting is over.

The other thing that happened this week is that Nepal has finally appointed a new minister over the Ministry of Women and Children. This is the move the rest of us have been waiting for. Now, hopefully, the rest of us will begin receiving referrals for children and invitations to travel.

As for Chris and me, we don't expect our adoption to happen this year. Even though we submitted our dossier in January, we think there was a problem with our guarantee letter, so we're not sure exactly where we stand in the waiting line. Rumor has it that there are around 150 families matched with children and the referrals are waiting to be released. We're not sure if we are part of that group. Even if we are, by the time all the paperwork goes through, it will still probably early next year before we can travel. With everything going on at home right now, next year will be just fine for us.

I hope everything goes well for the three families on their way to Nepal!