Another adoption update
As most of you know we have been waiting to hear from "someone" about the results from our interviews and testing. We finally found out that the opinion was sent to the courts on January 22 and it was extremely positive!! (...and there was much rejoicing!)
Now then...the judge sent the opinion, along with our other documentation, to a different agency in Warsaw to be reviewed and to get their "seal of approval". This is not the agency that hosed us many months ago. According to the kids' case worker (who I talked to a few minutes ago) the situation is completely clear now and there should be absolutely no reason why the Warsaw agency would not approve us.
Speaking to timeline (which I know all of us are interested in)...the agency has one month to respond to the court. The case worker, Sylwia, told me that she doesn't believe they will take that long (may be wishful thinking...but I'm game for that). After the court receives their response, and providing that it is positive, the final adoption hearing will be scheduled. When the judge approves the adoption there will then be a mandatory 21-day waiting period after which the adoption will be finalized.
Exciting stuff, huh?! We continue to ask God to help us all being patient through this, looking to keep His perspective on the whole waiting game. Of course we also ask Him to ward off the enemy's attacks on this process.
When we get the next update we will be sure to fill you all in!!
Now then...the judge sent the opinion, along with our other documentation, to a different agency in Warsaw to be reviewed and to get their "seal of approval". This is not the agency that hosed us many months ago. According to the kids' case worker (who I talked to a few minutes ago) the situation is completely clear now and there should be absolutely no reason why the Warsaw agency would not approve us.
Speaking to timeline (which I know all of us are interested in)...the agency has one month to respond to the court. The case worker, Sylwia, told me that she doesn't believe they will take that long (may be wishful thinking...but I'm game for that). After the court receives their response, and providing that it is positive, the final adoption hearing will be scheduled. When the judge approves the adoption there will then be a mandatory 21-day waiting period after which the adoption will be finalized.
Exciting stuff, huh?! We continue to ask God to help us all being patient through this, looking to keep His perspective on the whole waiting game. Of course we also ask Him to ward off the enemy's attacks on this process.
When we get the next update we will be sure to fill you all in!!
posted by Michael Shattuck at
4:54 AM
5 Comments:
Praise the Lord - it seems like things are finally starting to go the way we have all be praying for!!
You and Vicki would be any child's "dream parents"! The kids are blessed to have you in their lives - as I know you are equally blessed to have them in yours.
We'll continue to pray for this whole situation. Stay strong in the knowledge that God's Mighty Hand and His Will are way more powerful than anything the enemy can do.
I am so excited for your whole family. I talk about my cute little polish boyfriend at work all the time. I just showed your family picture to some office friends. Tell Machiek I miss him and happy valentines day from his teacher Connie. I would love to see your official site. I have a blog as well, please feel free to view my family at http://thetyreefamily.blogspot.com/
Much love and prayers to you all! Sorry I won't be in Poland this year, but I sent a hug via Ms. Marlene.
Michael, what a wonderful praise to hear first thing this morning! To rejoice with you over this positive news is a great way to start the day. I will continue to pray for you and Vicki and the children as you await the final report.
I'm so happy and excited to hear your good news! It has been a long road to travel, but you two have been faithful and now you will reap the benefits. This match between parent and children is awesome and soon you will have that blessing and responsibility. May God continue to bless and use you in the days ahead. Again, thank you for sharing with us such great news!
Wes Owens
that's awesome--make sure to print out all your blogs--it will be fun for the kids to read how much you loved from the start.
miss you.
brian
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