Life with Janie: Taiwan Here We Come (again)

Friday, November 12, 2010

Taiwan Here We Come (again)

Remember this picture from Sept. 12, 2009!!

You will likely see another one soon!

We got the go ahead to book flights. We are leaving on Saturday, Nov. 27 to head to Taipei! Here we come Lexie--just a few more weeks!!!

6 comments:

michelle said...: Can't wait to follow you to Taiwan!; November 12, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Michele said...: Yeah! So happy for you and Janie and Lexie! What a wonderful Christmas you will have!; November 13, 2010 at 5:04 AM
Julie said...: So exciting!! How old is Lexi?; November 13, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Tonya said...: Janie is 21 months old and Lexie is almost 10 months old. The sisters are exactly 11 months and 2 weeks apart in age--whew, I'm going to be tired for a while!!!!; November 13, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Blessed Single Mom said...: Tonya, That is so exciting. I can't wait to follow along and meet Lexi. I hope you have a safe trip.; November 14, 2010 at 8:49 PM
HARRIETTE said...: Congratulations...I'm so happy for you and your two little angels...; November 29, 2010 at 2:33 PM

Why adoption?

I had been considering international adoption for a few years. In late November 2006, I decided it was time to begin the process. Originally, I had hoped to bring my daughter home from China. (I guess I really didn't know much about international adoption and China seemed to be pretty popular and safe at the time). Then, in mid-Decmeber 2006, I learned of the new China regulations. Of the many changes, singles were now excluded--that meant me! Of course, I was very discouraged and disappointed at first. Then after much soul-searching and prayer, I realized that Janie is not in China--she is in Vietnam and this was my way of "finding her". But then after traveling down a long, sad path.....God showed me where my daughter really is-TAIWAN! He really has a journey for me---I trust in Him and I will follow where He leads!!!

Adoption Time Line

12-1-06 - Began researching countries/agencies
12-30-06 - Decided on Vietnam
1-1-07 - Narrowed to 3 agencies
1-6-07 - Chose agency
1-9-07 - Completed agency application
1-11-07- Passport photos taken
1-16-07 - Signed contract with agency
1-16-07- Homestudy Orientation (1st visit)
1-29-07 - Applied for passport
2-3-07 - First PIP class
2-5-07 - Second homestudy appointment
2-7-07 - Doctor appointment for homestudy
2-10-07 - Second PIP class
2-15-07 - Final homestudy meeting
2-16-07- Recieved passport
3-22-07 - Applied to USCIS
4-13-07 - Recieved Fingerprint appointment
4-25-07 - 11:00am Fingerprint appointment
5-8-07 - Recieved letter from USCIS-needing more info
5-8-07 - Sent needed info to USCIS
5-18-07 - Recieved 171-H Approval from USCIS
5-24-07 - Dossier State Certified
5-25-07 - Mailed completed dossier to agency
5-29-07 - Agency called-slight problem with dossier
5-30-07 - Mailed corrections to agency
6-2-07 - Agency sends dossier to Consultate for authentication
6-14-07- Dossier authenticated and sent to agency
6-25-07- DTV - Dossier sent to Vietnam for translation
7-5-07 - Recieved email from agency stating my dossier has been logged into the IAD
August 07 - Waiting
September 07 - Waiting
October 07 - Waiting
November 07 - Waiting
December 07 - Still waiting
January 08 - Still waiting
February 08 - Still waiting
3-7-08 - Received referral
5-28-08 - Update Fingerprints
6-24-08 Lost referral
7-31-08 Homestudy update for I600a renewal
8-20-08 Apply for I600a renewal (just in case)
9-1-08 Vietnam/US Agreement expires
January 09 - God shows me a new path
2-4-09 - I take a leap of faith and trust in God!
2-14-09 - Something WONDERFUL happened
6-8-09 - First Taiwan Court Hearing