Waitlist 3.0!

From two years ago, when we finished our first dossier :)

Our dossier (paperwork) is on it's way to Ghana today!! It left from Ohio late last night, and it probably won't get where it needs to be until May 2nd. After it gets there we can officially expect a phone call from our agency any day!!!

We have no real concept for how long it will actually take to get a referral, since our in-country staff is in the process of making introductions, gathering information from the orphanages, and examining paperwork. There are a lot of standards to adhere to when determining whether a child is legally and ethically adoptable, and it is time well spent.

Once we do get a referral, we hope to be able to travel to Ghana soon after (within a month or two). Generally this is a two trip process, but we are blessed with circumstances that will allow me to stay beyond the first trip and for the duration of the legal proceedings, which is usually 6-8 weeks barring any delays.

We are excited and tired and overwhelmed, but excited :) Praise the Lord!