Lucky-Lucky

A bit of adoption news is spreading on my yahoo groups.....................Holt has temporarily stopped taking applications for their Thailand program...............we are lucky, lucky, lucky!!!!

Since many other international programs are changing, Holt has seen a flood of applications for Thailand. The wait has lengthened and not enough children are available. We feel so lucky knowing that we are OKAY! The wait will be a long one, but we have a spot. We got word this morning from our local social worker that our home study has been updated. She will e-mail it to Holt for a final look through. Once we have it in hand, we send it with all other documents to the state department for certification. Once that is done, we will have it couriered to the Thai Embassy in NY for authentication. Then, we send it all to Holt and it goes to Thailand...................................................to wait!

We have been told to expect about 10 months for a referral of a boy, then another 7-9 months for travel. It will be a tough wait, but one we look forward to starting. Once the papers are off, our job is done. Except for the thoughts, the prayers, and the dreams along with Abby's anticipation.

Timing....................we are learning is not in our control. But the timing has been to our advantage. If we were just now learning of Mongolia's changes, we may not have another option. Thank GOD, for timing. Everything happens for a reason :)

So like my Mom always told me................we'll take it one day at a time.