The good: We were registered today in the Moscow Region. First time since July of last year that we’ve been registered anywhere. Yippee!
The bad: We were not given travel dates. The MOE is getting backed up because of the recent agency accreditations and won’t be giving immediate travel dates like they have been. I have no clue what that means for us, but it sure looks like we won’t be traveling next week! It could be weeks or months. I'm not even sure our agency has any expectations at this point.
The last attempt: Our agency is going to try one more thing on Monday to see if we can get dates. The optimistic Becky has been put back up on the highest shelf and won’t be coming out for a long while so I am far from hopeful.
Some days (most days) I feel like I’m a day late and a dollar short in this process. I know I need to trust that there is a bigger plan and most days I embrace that fully, unfortunately today is not one of those days. Today feels more like a sign that maybe this is not what we’re meant to do, but I know this day will pass as will the next bump in the road so I’ll just sit back and wait.
On top of all of this, Keith and I had a not-so-proud parenting moment when we both missed Alex’s lacrosse game yesterday. I was tied up at work thinking he was going to be there, he was tied up picking up paperwork thinking I was going to be there and low and behold we missed Alex’s “best game ever”. He scored his first goal, won almost every face-off and played the entire game. My nomination for the “Parent of the Year” award has been revoked.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Becky
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This is so frustrating. I will pray for you guys. Stay hopeful. I know this hard news to have. Hang in there God does have a plan for you and your little one.
This process sucks! I remember all of those feelings. Nothing ever happens when you want it to. I promise you- it will work out and you will have the most perfect child- I PROMISE
Hi Becky, I know - It is awful how this process has its extreme ups and downs. You will see that you will be right back up tomorrow! Kevin and I are looking into switching agencies, but we're not sure, so we are definitely at the down end of the roller coaster.
But, you are now officially registered! - and now you will be traveling really soon. The waiting must seem even that much longer when you are sooooo close. Hang in there...You will soon be meeting your new little one! Take care...Teresa
How frustrating! I will stay hopeful for you guys. You are right - there is a plan for you and your child.
I will keep praying for something good to happen for you very soon.
Myra
Oh Becky! I am so sorry to hear this! I will be praying that this is a very short bump in the road, and that maybe on Monday you will hear good news. I am glad to hear that your dossier is registered after almost 9 months in country. Hang in there....
Hang in there, tomorrow will be a better day (it has to be; it's the weekend). There is a bigger plan and hopefully you will find out why so many bumps. Take Care.
It happens. It sucks...but it happens. And you will survive, Alex will survive and Keith will survive. He will have more great games and you'll be there, cheering and taking pictures. Promise.
And your son just isn't quite ready for you yet. Thats the problem. He will be soon. Hugs!
Hope you get your LOI soon. I hate hearing of parents doing the waiting game.
Sucks about the game. I am sure something like that happens to all parents. Eat some chocolate, hug yourself, and feel better. We all have sucky days. Don't fret over it.
Oh Becky, I know how disappointed you must be. I can only say that some of the toughest trials in life have the most miraculous rewards. Your Peanut is waiting for his Mommy...Don't give up on that!!
I'm sending up prayers of faith for you and your family,
Arrione
I know you're very disappointed. Russian adoption is such a difficult and frustrating process, but there is joy at the end of this road. God has a plan for you and for your Peanut. Don't lose hope. Our agency will do everything they can to get you a travel date soon.
It's going to happen. I'll carry the hope for you for awhile if you need a break. I know it's going to happen. I'm keeping the faith that good news is coming Monday.
Let's focus on the first part of your post - THE GOOD! - and know that the rest will follow. Hang in there chiquita!
Yeah on getting registered!! That is great news.
I am so sorry to hear about the delay in travel. I know it is so frustrating.
I'll be praying and sending positive vibes for your family. I hope you hear some good news soon!
I'm so sorry Becky! How frustrating! You all have had to deal with so many ups and downs in the process, and I know it was so hard to hear that the dates were not confirmed. I'm glad your documents are registered though, and we'll pray that good news comes very soon!
We are sorry for this slow down, but just as importantly are you guys ok after yesterday's and today's storms?
Sorry to hear you didn't get your dates. Take care and keep focused on your end result - your beautiful child that IS meant to be yours!
I am pretty sure that there are a few Russian holidays coming up. Maybe that is one reason why the MOE does not want to give any more referrals right now. Maybe they just want to clear all the open adoptions that are currently on the calender.
Look on the bright side if you wait a 4-8 weeks it will be a little bit warmer. That is what I am telling myself. My agency told m e nottoexpectanything until June for a referral. I hope this helps.
Joy
Daughter, Son & Grandson,
Life happens. Alex just has to do it again for you to see. It was a practice. hee. hee. Congratulations Alex, wish we could have been there to see.
But our peanut is just waiting for you, He knows, and perhaps we will too someday. Just be patient. When you go, it will be the "Perfect" time, for all reasons, people, timing, job, etc. It will BE when it is The Time. Have your new luggage packed, be ready, and go scrapbook to relax. Love you. Mom
Oh Becky, please don't be too hard on yourself. We can't always be there for everything as much as want to be and try to be. Alex knows you love him and wanted to be there! It was an accident.
As for the adoption, it's so frustrating, isn't it? I am so sorry you are still going through these ups and downs. I pray you will hear something good Monday. It's not that you aren't supposed to be doing this but that it's just not time yet to meet your peanut. I hated hearing that when we were waiting for Owen between our two trips, but it really is true. It's the most stressful and depressing feeling not knowing when it's going to happen. It will happen though. It really will, and when it does, it will be the happiest time of your life!
Becky,
My heart sunk when I read your post, but I received much encouragement from the other posts. Everyone is right, I know, but I imagine that it had to be an extremely difficult day. I felt like I was going down a big hill when I read about the wait. But.... GOD IS FAITHFUL and I know He is always on time. Karen
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