Today marks 5 months since we received the referral for our sweet Little Peanut. Then, if you go back to when we officially went on the Boys List, that goes back to June. In total, we're coming up on 10 months being what we call in our home, "paper pregnant."
In the grand scheme of things, our adoption process is moving much faster with Korea than it ever did (still does) with China. Our last update from our China agency had the China Center for Adoption Affairs placing children whose adoptive parents had their paperwork logged in before April 17, 2006. Ours was logged in July 31, 2007. To give you an idea of how quickly they move, in the last year, they took almost 1 year to move 1 month in placements. Obviously, we still have a long way to go if we want to continue our long journey with China.
So, although there are days when it seems like we have been "paper pregnant" FOREVER, I think of how far we've come since we started down the adoption path. And really, what are a few more months when we get to spend the rest of our lives with Wesley?
Couldn't agree with you more. :) Although it seems like FOREVER waiting, the gap IS closing. What's a few months against a lifetime? Totally agree. Great post and AWESOME perspective. We're almost there.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you are so right. Getting to the referral is like pedaling a bike up hill for miles and miles. After the referral, you're completely and totally exhausted from the hill but now it's like coasting on flat land exhausted but knowing that the finish line is just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteWow what a journey you've had. I can't believe that about China. Good thing you'll have Wesley soon! If you decide to continue with China it will be so much easier to wait with Wesley in your lap at home!
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