Yesterday, I called Children's Hope International to accept a referral for an absolutely breathtaking 19-month-old waiting child. She was born with congenital syphilis and is clinically cured. Her tests have repeatedly negative reports (yea!) and she is physically and mentally on target for her age. She is now living with a foster family, which is a good thing!
So why am I not jumping for joy and shouting from the rooftops?!? Trust me, I want to do that with all my being, but I must wait until I receive my pre-approval (PA) from the China Center for Adoption Affairs in Beijing. I have been logged in since April 13, 2007. But, the next step is to get my PA. Why am I worried? I'm old according to China standards. I'm now 51 and want to adopt a 19-month-old. There is a slight chance they may not grant me the PA. In my heart I think they will, but I just won't let myself go nuts with excitement until I get the PA.
PRAY FOR THE PA! PRAY THAT CHINA WILL ALLOW ME TO ADOPT THIS PRECIOUS CHILD.
2 comments:
Congratulations! I have been following along hoping you will meet your daughter soon. My husband and I adopted a 21 mo old boy from China's waiting child program when he was 55. Wishing you the best, Jacqueline
Wow--I haven't checked for a while and I have missed out on a lot.
I am so excited for your referral and all the good things that have happened since. It must be fun to be so busy and productive with the adoptive again.
don't worry about the age--I am 48 and still waiting for my referral from Russia.
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