July 2011

7-26-11

We were excited to get an update while at the beach for Dale and Rachel’s birthdays.

Little Bella doesn’t look very excited to be having her picture made this time. She may be like her mama and not really enjoy the hot weather. But look at how her hair has grown and that haircut makes her look so grown up. She’s just getting cuter and looking sweeter with every update.

7-14-11

Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that this is God’s plan and that He will assure that it comes to pass. We’re continually overwhelmed by the process. We cannot imagine how anyone walks through this journey without the hope that comes from Jesus Christ. Without that, it would seem impossible.

Today we learn there is more paperwork to redo. This time it will mean new medicals for both me and Dale along with a lot of phone calls, paying for official documents again and waiting.

From Dianne at Nightlight Christian Adoptions:

“I received a note from Lisa today about the dates of your dossier. In reviewing our file, she realized all of our notarized and certified documents are, unfortunately, all out of date. We will need to redo:

Petition to adopt (notarized 1/3/11)
Birth Certificate Dale (ordered 1/24/11)
Birth Certificate Beth (ordered 1/24/11)
Marriage (ordered 11/30/10)
Employment Letter Dale (notarized 1/26/11)
Employment Letter Beth (notarized 1/11/11)
Financial Statement (notarized 1/28/11)
Medical Report Dale (notarized 2/14/11)
Medical Report Beth (notarized 2/14/11)
Police Report Dale (notarized 2/14/11)
Police Report Beth (notarized 2/14/11)”
Police Report Beth #2 (notarized 2/14/11)
I171H (immigration approval) COVER LETTER/AFFIDAVIT signed 12/20/10
Guardianship Notice (notarized 2/14/11)

UGH… back to square one on a lot of the paperwork…