I just learned from my agency that due to new regulations in Ethiopia regarding singles, my adoption won't be processed until 2012. I have nothing else to say.
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- 12.23.08 ~ picked a new agency
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- 11.18.08 ~ was informed by Gladney that due to new regulations my adoption won't be processed until 2012.
- 8.1.08 ~ filed the I600A
- 7.29.08 ~ received birth certificate
- 7.28.08 ~ physical & bloodwork (update)
- 7.17.08 ~ ordered birth certificate
- 5.21.08-6.21.08 ~ volunteered in an orphanage in Addis Ababa to learn more about adoption and my future child's birth country and culture
- 5.12.08 ~ shots (ouch!)
- 5.8.08 ~ got fingerprinted
- 4.20.08 ~ Gave up job in Manila to stay and adopt
- 4.15.08 ~ informed by Gladney that they cannot complete my adoption if I move overseas
- 4.1.08 ~ US entered into Hague Convention for International Adoption
- 3.13.08 ~ Got copy of driving record from DMV
- 3.7.08 ~ 3rd HS
- 2.24.08 ~ Accepted dream job in Manila
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- 9.13.07 ~ Chose World Child for HS
- 8.28.07 ~ Registered with Gladney
- 7.12.07 ~ Physical & bloodwork
- 7.9.07 ~ Gladney Phone Orientation
- 7.3.07 ~ Faxed info. sheet to Gladney
17 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear this,
I have so many thoughts and feelings right now... I don't know what to say except how terribly sad and angry I am for you and the children in Ethiopia. That is just not right.... more on this later from me.
I'm so, so sorry hun. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori
I'm thinking about you and holding your heart up to the LORD. Don't give up on your desire for a child --- your heart is a blessing.
I don't know what else to say other than I am so very sorry...
Nikki
I am so sorry. This must be very hard. Why are there new regulations?
So, so sorry. What else to say?
i am so so sorry....
Hang in there Laura. I'm praying for you all right now.
Laura,
Is there a reason you can't switch agencies? Dove does single adoptions and as far as I know, nothing has changed there. Habesha Child and I both used DOve. Please, email one of us if you want more info. 2012 is absurd.
xo
thanks for your kind comments and support everyone. i am not sure what i am going to do at this point. i am in the midst of researching other agencies. there has got to be one with a shorter wait time. thanks for the information, paige. i am sorry i do not have your contact info but i will contact habesha child.
laura
Hey Laura,
Jump to my blog through my comment and leave a comment of your own--the first one is moderated on my blog. We can exchange info from there if you'd like...
I am so sorry to hear this, but don't give up. I feel it will work out for you much sooner than 2012. Good thoughts only!
I am so sorry! My sister is a single adoptive mother so I feel the unfairness of this very closely.
Hugs, hugs, and more hugs...
oh dear, I am soooo very sorry. I hope and hope that this bad news changes quickly and you find a faster path. It made me feel sick to read this, I am so sorry. Thinking about you, and the kids who will be missing out on some awesome mothers.
Laura, I don't even know what to say to those of you affected by this. I hope you are able to switch to another agency and get by this. After the journey you've taken to get this far!!
I'm waiting to find out from my agency if we Canadian single women will be faced with the same change in policy. I'm expecting a call back today (Friday). Until then, I'll have a lump in my throat and rocks in my gut. I feel sick.
Hi, my name is kelli, i am also a single woman who is waiting. i stumbled on your blog from julies. i just wanted to throw out one idea, perhaps change agencies? there are other agencies that have not been given their restriciton yet and although they probably will, i know there is wait, and amount of singles is much less than gladney's. i am with WACAP and I know they have 8 singles now. just a suggestion and only meant with goodness. all the best,
kelli (studio city)
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