tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post7106066307955484532..comments2023-09-24T12:28:46.973-04:00Comments on Bless Your Heart: Adoption Update: the new regulationsShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12910508176410224127noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-774681693679431002007-01-07T14:38:00.000-05:002007-01-07T14:38:00.000-05:00I don't remember what agency you are with but if y...I don't remember what agency you are with but if you are pretty far into the paperchase, and can have it done by March, I'd say go with it and hope you get LID before 5/1. I know these rules are heartbreaking. They would prevent us from adopting if we didn't already have a log in and now referral and waiting to travel. I'm still nervous that something will come up and we come home without her Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553935032350062303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-25786792534684765782006-12-29T19:25:00.000-05:002006-12-29T19:25:00.000-05:00This is a very difficult and personal decision. Bu...This is a very difficult and personal decision. But the way that I understand it is as long as you're LID before May 1st, the old rules apply. Do you not think you'll be LID by then? I'll support whatever decision you make but if you're seeking opinions... mine is to stay the course with China (if you'll make the deadline). It's where your heart started on this path and from the sound of your Special Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824577189457099837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-78315832272040593482006-12-29T19:24:00.001-05:002006-12-29T19:24:00.001-05:00Just not fair..you have been waiting for so long.....Just not fair..you have been waiting for so long....I wish you tons of luck...hopefully this won't get in the way and soon you will be bringing your well desirved child home....Big ((HUGS)) to you..Chin up!♥Lisa and The Pug Posse ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/17760614233463098276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-51355062414296042712006-12-29T19:24:00.000-05:002006-12-29T19:24:00.000-05:00Just not fair..you have been waiting for so long.....Just not fair..you have been waiting for so long....I wish you tons of luck...hopefully this won't get in the way and soon you will be bringing your well desirved child home....Big ((HUGS)) to you..Chin up!♥Lisa and The Pug Posse ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/17760614233463098276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-40303751491258313172006-12-29T16:34:00.000-05:002006-12-29T16:34:00.000-05:00I'm praying for you that everything will work out ...I'm praying for you that everything will work out and that soon you will have little feet and contagious laughter ringing throughout your house.Thumbelina's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770875721002747110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-31605376725461554232006-12-29T15:39:00.000-05:002006-12-29T15:39:00.000-05:00Okay Blogger's being an ass. Anyway...
Been thinki...Okay Blogger's being an ass. Anyway...<br />Been thinking lots about you and CSP. We are in a constant stage of anxiety and fear over this, so I totally understand the hesitancy in forging ahead.<br />If you need to vent or hash it out, you know I am here for you. Just drop me an email or give me a call. <br /><br />XXOO,<br />Deb<br />http://ladybugfly.blogspot.com/Debra Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012114762438284310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-86795537135476388672006-12-29T13:39:00.000-05:002006-12-29T13:39:00.000-05:00Sweet Shannon. The only thing I can do is send a h...Sweet Shannon. The only thing I can do is send a hug and keep you in my thoughts. You are supported along the path to making your decision and beyond. I'm so sorry you are going through this.C's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062655703410223668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-26208464202586449912006-12-29T13:25:00.000-05:002006-12-29T13:25:00.000-05:00Shannon, I'm soooo sorry that you have to go throu...Shannon, I'm soooo sorry that you have to go through this stress - it can definitely take it's toll on you, so please try to be gentle with yourself. DH and I also wouldn't qualify as per the new regulations either, so I guess our second child will come from a different country. I really didn't want to comment on my opinion of your situation and what I think you should do, because it's such a Headmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842048653417728566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-3541474905898380412006-12-29T09:03:00.000-05:002006-12-29T09:03:00.000-05:00Many...many...many (HUGS) to you!Many...many...many (HUGS) to you!jamie@sweatyhugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994797032494026545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-67464397382283819732006-12-29T08:08:00.000-05:002006-12-29T08:08:00.000-05:00Oh Shannon I am so so sorry. This breaks my heart....Oh Shannon I am so so sorry. This breaks my heart. I know it will work out some how! The very best of luck!!foodiechickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17280042868658186834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-39840908438358503732006-12-28T23:41:00.000-05:002006-12-28T23:41:00.000-05:00I just wanted to say good luck and I hope you find...I just wanted to say good luck and I hope you find a solution soon. We changed from China to Vietnam for our second adoption because of the proposed (at that time they were just rumors) changes. We were just matched yesterday with a cute chubby little 5 month old boy. So just know that although you have your heart set on China you can be just as happy with another country once you make your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-62495194227962151682006-12-28T23:30:00.000-05:002006-12-28T23:30:00.000-05:00I have to agree with the previous poster. God doe...I have to agree with the previous poster. God does work in mysterious ways and knows exactly what he's doing. I know you're down right now but keep in mind that the wheels are already in motion for you to get the exact child that you are supposed to adopt. Maybe your child is in another country or maybe she is in China. Either way, God will make everything work in your favor so that you get Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036800965202116088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692052.post-66807090304753870552006-12-28T23:11:00.000-05:002006-12-28T23:11:00.000-05:00best wishes are with you both. what is meant to be...best wishes are with you both. what is meant to be will be & if its not right, it'll make itself right! God works in ((very)) mysterious ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com