I feel blessed in every way. My paperwork has flown through the ministries and now we wait for the LOI (Letter of Invitation). I suspect it will be a couple of months before I hear anything about my travel dates, but honestly? The way things are going, it could be any time now.
This morning I made an appointment for my mom and me to go to a travel clinic to get our hepatitis and typhoid shots. Mom ordered the baby's crib and we are now in full-speed nesting mode. It looks like there will be THREE, count 'em THREE, baby showers.
So, left for me to do is: start to gather things I will pack (non-clothes items as I don't know what the weather will be like until I have the LOI), raising the chunk of money, and getting my travel documents in order. There's A LOT to do!
I want to thank all of you for your prayers and your well wishes. I have been truly blessed throughout this entire process. I really feel that meeting Lily is within my reach now and I cannot wait to meet my baby girl.
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Congratulations! Wonderful region from what I have seen with other families. You will be well taken care of there! So excited for you. Doesn't all of this seem more real now?
Andrea,
You are going to have one great adoption journey. So glad to hear that you will become a fellow Semey mom. Semey babies are THE BEST!
Shanna
Mom to Tamar from Pavlodar
and Libby from Semey
Congratulations!!! Such wonderful news to know where your daughter is. I am sure you will be well cared for in Semey, it seems to be the perfect region for you.
Sandi
Congratulations! After completing a very smooth process and spending a very nice 53 days in Semey to adopt our son last Summer, I can say "I love Semey!" And you will, too. Now, get ready to go get your daughter!
Congratulations on your region assignment! Semey is great, you will enjoy your trip. My trip was pretty quick after region assignment and I was unprepared so don't wait too long to start getting ready!
Lori
Waiting impatiently to bring Nicholas home from Semey!
Congratulations Andrea! It's so wonderful to hear that you were assigned the region you really wanted to go to. And it's the closest region to Ust Kam, where my son was born!
Best, Pam and Nicholas
My gorgeous granddaughter Aila is from Semey! I can't recall if you and Jen know each other but I know she'll be thrilled to answer any questions about Semey. check out thumblini.blogspot.com -- her email is on there. I cannot WAIT!
Ohhhh congratulations Andrea, that is the most exciting news!!!! You are yet another lucky Semey family! :) It has been SO long since I let myself get 'updated' on my friend's blogs and I am so happy to have read your wonderful news!!
I see you also are getting your beloved travel shots. Argh - How I remember that. :) I can't wait to read along on your journey to Lila.....in Semey! :)
Christy
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