Friday, March 7, 2008

Serenity now....not

OK. The snow day was lovely and gave us some inner peace. The next morning we awoke to an email telling us our I-600 application has been returned to the Dillon staff in Vietnam, to be resubmitted when it is complete. This was paperwork we mailed in October. The new way of submitting for I-600 approval changed and was anticipated to take "about 60 days." Now we're told that the 60 day time period will RESTART when our application is resubmitted in its entirety. Please note that the paperwork required is apparently unavailable until our child's dossier is gathered, which in his orphanage province doesn't happen until Step 8, which we're at now. If this seems confusing, it's because it is. The bottom line is, more delays and disappointment.
It is desperately hard to remain positive today. It is a powerless feeling.
Please pray for us. There are 4 other families in our agency who are stuck in this same delay. We're just trying to get our children home.

7 comments:

Julie said...

This is such a difficult time for all of you. We are keeping everyone in our thoughts and hoping someone can speed up this process for you.

lori said...

We are all due for some good news next week....enough with the delays already! Big hugs to you and your family.

Nadra said...

It's hard to know what to say Shelly. But know...we feel your pain and disappointment. Hoping and praying that all of this nightmare will be over for all of us very soon.

K said...

I'm so sorry. I hope that everything is resolved soon so you can bring your child home.

Stacy And Scott said...

I know that you are going crazy and this is very hard for you. We are all here for you and are keeping you in our prayers. Can't wait to see you tuesday.

thefisks said...

Oh, Shelley. I can tell by your most recent posts all the disappointments and frustrations you must be experiencing. It is a feeling of helplessness. Please call if you ever need to just talk.

Heather M. said...

I hope everything will fall into place for you & others waiting very soon. This whole process is so emotionally trying...hang in there!
Heather M.