Still Learning…and Still Waiting

This journey of adoption is a process. No microwave drive thru process, though many would say that is exactly what we have experienced so far. Yes, we have been EXTREMELY blessed at how quickly and smoothly things have gone so far. But attention to detail is the key as we have learned. Tomorrow we will get the last few documents notarized (some for the third time) which will then complete our dossier package. Monday…it’s off to get every page of that dossier file apostilled. (Don’t worry if you don’t know what that means…we didn’t until a month ago. It simply means that the state certifies that each page is authentic and true and has been properly notarized. Maybe a little over simplistic, but that’s how I understand it. All of the documents need this state apostille seal on it for the Latvian government to recognize them and accept them, thus the importance of this piece in the process.) We have learned that attention to EVERY detail when completing the paperwork and notarizing things is pretty important.

Once we get everything apostilled we will then overnight the package to a new found friend who is traveling next weekend to Latvia for their second trip in the process of adopting their daughter from the same orphanage where Alex currently lives. We hope to send some “goodies” too for Alex.

For those who have asked, we are at about 16% of the way financially in the adoption process. We are about 45% of the way financially in the hosting process. We are very thankful for those of you who have helped get us to where we are so far. The next immediate hurdle ahead of us is the initial translation and Latvian attorney fees…about $2300 needed when the dossier lands in Latvia in a week. This journey is all about Hope and walking in faith. We thank you for supporting us and enabling us to give hope to Alex and change his life forever as we become his “forever family”.

Please pass our story and the links to our blog to all who you know. Make sure you check out Cindy’s blog too! www.MyJourneyCollections.blogspot.com