Finally, We are Official!

08/26/08 Application submitted
11/18/08 Adoptive Parenting Workshop
12/31/08 First Home Study Visit
02/17/09 Third and final home study visit . . . . APPROVED
04/09/09 Dossier Submitted
04/16/09 Officially WAITING!!!!!!!!!!

Wow it has taken way too long to be official! Dan and I are waiting for a referral for a child, boy or girl, under the age of 12 months at referral. After referral it might take up to 4 months for court approval and travel. Currently CHSFS is quoting a 12-18 month wait for referral (YIKES!)
Next steps include CIS (immigration) approval and figerprinting . . . . more paperwork. and then more paperwork.
So I have been trying to keep very busy, trying to pass time. The last few nights I have been clearing out room for a 'new' hand-me-down sewing table and working on a beautiful crib quilt. I really love the bold vibrant colors, I hope to finish it up soon and put it up on the flikr site. Anybody in need of a crib quilt let me know, I would love to put one together for you, and it keeps me busy.
Thanks for keepnig us in your thoughts and prayers, it has been a long road already and we have so much further to go!!
Laurie

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After what seems like much anticipation, I have finally got a few necklaces done using my metal stamping technique. Check out the photostream on "Val's Jewelry" slideshow for samples on the right side -->. Please email valariesmithdesigns@yahoo.com for a custom order!