Making our House a Home: Prayers Needed Fast! Very Worried

Friday, July 10, 2009

Prayers Needed Fast! Very Worried

All I can say is this may all be falling through. I am doing everything on my end with the hope that it will not fall through but I am VERY uneasy with the information that I just recieved. I may have just lost her.

29 comments:

Chickie said...: sending prayers your way!; July 10, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Amy in Arkansas said...: I have been reading for a long time but have never commented. I will be praying for you very hard today.; July 10, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Candace said...: Oh no! We are praying.... Much love and hope for your little banana!; July 10, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Lakeshore Cottage Living said...: Praying for you Joy. Please let us know more when you can.; July 10, 2009 at 7:55 AM
Melissa said...: Oh no! I hope that isn't true. My thoughts are with you and Gerard. If there is anything I can do, just hollar. I'm here for you, just a short drive away!
Melissa; July 10, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Matt and Carla Morgan said...: Definitely praying. My heart is sinking for you.

cm; July 10, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Melody said...: PRAYING RIGHT NOW!; July 10, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Jen said...: Oh no - you are very much in my thoughts.; July 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Nicole Brueck said...: Oh no! Sending prayers your way. Big Hugs!!; July 10, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Carey and Norman said...: Oh Joy, I'm so sorry that you received worrisome news this morning. I am praying for you!; July 10, 2009 at 8:38 AM
algonquinteacher said...: Praying for you!; July 10, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Deb said...: Praying!; July 10, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Amy said...: sending prayers to you, Gerald and Little Banana.; July 10, 2009 at 9:55 AM
www.adventureswithaidan.org said...: Noooooo!!!! My fervent prayers are with you now and always!; July 10, 2009 at 11:01 AM
JennStar said...: Praying now!; July 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM
sunset pines farm said...: I hope this isn't the case with your baby! I already heard about Ekaterina-praying.; July 10, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Kami said...: Oh Joy, I am so sorry. I am praying for you guys that all turns out okay!; July 10, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Troy and Rachel said...: Fervant prayers coming your way...; July 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Kim Abraham - Mom to the Fabulous Five! said...: Sending up more prayers! "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6; July 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Tiger & Kar said...: Oh, Joy. I'm heartbroken for you right now. I haven't commented here for awhile but have been following your blog this entire time. Many, many prayers being lifted up for you, Gerard and Little Banana.

Hugs,
Karyn; July 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Amy said...: Joy - you are so strong. I admire your loving heart and attitude! Keep me posted --

Amy; July 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Rich and Jolynn said...: Praying for you all. Please call or let me know if you need anything!; July 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Rich and Jolynn said...: Praying for you and Gerard. Hoping it will be ok. Please call or let me know if you need anything!; July 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Kellie said...: We are lifting you up in prayers!
~Kellie; July 10, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Melissa said...: It seems like you have had a busy night. I hope things are ok with Ekaterina. Sorry I missed your call. Call soon.
Melissa; July 10, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Anonymous said...: prayers being sent your way!; July 10, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Laura said...: More prayers being sent your way...all will work out, I just know it will.

Keep the faith,
~Laura; July 11, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Janine said...: You are in my thoughts. Waiting to hear anxiously that all is well again.; July 13, 2009 at 12:58 AM
adrin said...: Already praying for you!!!

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June 21, 2010 Second Post Placement Report (12 Months)
January 6, 2010 First Post Placement Report (6 month)
Time frame 21 months 3 days since signing with AAI, 17 months 9 days since the dossier was sent to Russia, 7 months 4 days from the time of referral to home
August 19, 2009 Anna meets her Daddy and is home FOREVER!
August 18, 2009 Embassy appointment
August 17, 2009 Anna is with me forever, Medical evaluation completed
August 15, 2009 Leave for Moscow
August 9, 2009 10-Day wait completed
August 6, 2009 Tickets purchased for Trip # 3
August 1, 2009 Left Moscow for home
July 31, 2009 Left Cheboksary for Moscow
July 30, 2009 Court date; Anna becomes my daughter after 2 years, 3 weeks, 1 day
July 29 Saw Anna for the third time
July 28, 2009 Saw Anna for the 2nd time
July 27, 2009 8 Doctor Physical and departed for Cheboksary
July 25, 2009 Arrived in Moscow
July 24, 2009 Left for Moscow for Trip # 2
Julyy 22, 2009 Little Banana is 22 months old
July 22, 2009 Visa arrived
July 14, 2009 Airline tickets purchased for trip # 2
July 9, 2009 Sent out another POA and renewed I-171H
July 9, 2009 Applied for my dual entry Visa
July 8, 2009 POA and Renewed I-171H notarized and apostilled
June 26, 2009 Penciled in Court Date
June 15, 2009 Notarized, apostille and dropped off paperwork in person to the agency in Jenison
June 8, 2009 Another POA dropped off in Trenton
June 1-4, 2009 4 trips to Trenton for last minute paperwork
June 1, 2009 Birth Certificate sent to USCIS
May 13, 2009 Picked up the POA's from Trenton
May 11, 2009 POA signed for Russian coordinators
April 28, 2009 Home Study Addendum sent to AAI
April 28, 2009 Filed for extension of I-171H
April 27, 2009 More blood draw, EKG and CXR done
April 24, 2009 Picked up Home Study Addedum
April 23, 2009 Home Study Addendum completed and dropped off in Trenton.
April 9, 2009 Supporting Documents sent to AAI
April 8, 2009 Supporting documents taken to be apostilled
April 2, 2009 FBI Clearance received
March 27, 2009 Blood drawn for Medicals
March 26, 2009 Doctor's Appointment
March 25, 2009 Dropped off Financial Statement to the Accountant
March 24, 2009 New I-171 received in the mail
March 18, 2009 FBI finger prints sent out
March 14, 2009 Left Moscow for Home
March 13, 2009 Left Cheboksary for Moscow
March 12, 2009 Meet the Little Banana
March 11, 2009 Left for Cheboksary
March 9, 2008 Leaving for Trip #! (Start of process 20 months 1day, Little Banana is 17 months 2 weeks old, Started with AAI 15 months, 3 weeks and 2 days, Time since I got the call 1 month 3 weeks and 3 days ago
March 6, 2009 finger prints redone for INS, Visa for trip # 1 arrived
March 3, 2009 Made International Flight Reservations and sent out Visa Application
March 3, 2009 Received Travel Dates for Trip # 1 (March 9, 2009 to March 18, 2009)
February 24, 2009 Proof of Housing and Employment Letter sent to the State of NJ for Apostille
February 12, 2009 Proof of Housing signed
January 23, 2009 Additional Documents sent to Moscow
January 18, 2009 Told Grandma, Poppop and Nannie about you
January 16, 2009 Documents picked up from Trenton and overnighted to AAI
January 16, 2009 Documents dropped off in Trenton for apostilles
January 15, 2009 Documents dropped off in Trenton for the Apostilles
January 13, 2009 I Have a Little Girl!! Wait time 10 months 2 weeks and 1 day
January 12, 2009 AAI meeting in Michigan
November 5, 2008 Declined Special Needs Child
October 30, 2008 Considered a Special Needs Little Girl for adoption
October 29, 2008 Re-done documents sent to AAI
October 25,2008 Received Home Study Letter, copies of Passport and SS license back from State of NJ with Apostilles
October 20, 2008 Sent BC, Home Study Letter, copies of passport and SS license to State of NJ for Apostille
October 17, 2008 Obtained new Birth Certificates
October 17, 2008 Home Study Update letter completed
September 12, 2008 Assigned to Arkhangelsk
April 24, 2008 Fingerprinted for New Jersey State Police
April 24, 2008 Received FBI background check back
April 8, 2008 Additional Documents sent to AAI (BC, I-171H, Letter of Employment & Residence)
April 6, 2008 Nine Months Pregnant on Paper
March 31, 2008 Assorted Documents Sent to the State of New Jersey for Apostilles
March 31, 2008 FBI Criminal Background Fingerprinting completed and sent to the FBI
March 14, 2008 Residency paperwork signed by the Tax Assessor
March 6, 2008 Inital Dossier sent to Moscow
February 29, 2008 Dossier Documents sent to Adoption Associates, inc for translation
February 28, 2008 Dossier documents received from the State of New Jersey with the apostilles
February 19, 2008 Documents sent to Trenton for Apostille
February 14, 2008 Received the updated Home Study
Received I-171 from the Department of Homeland Security January 30, 2008 (Total Wait Time 3 months 4 days)
Psychological Evaluation Arrived Apostiled January 28, 2008
Psychological Evaluation Completed by Dr. Busch on January 22, 2008
Fingerprinted by USCIS for the I-600 December 18, 2007
Received Invitation to be fingerprinted by the Department of Homeland Security December 6, 2007
Formal Application to Adoption Associates December 3, 2008
Received conformation letter from Department of Homeland Security November 29, 2007
Preliminary Adoption Application to Adoption Associates November 14, 2008
Department of Homeland Security cashed the check November 14, 2007
Sent in the I-600 Form to the Department of Homeland Security October 26, 2007
Recieved Final Home Study Documents October 26, 2007
Obtained Birth Certificate from the State of New Jersey October 25, 2007
Dossier Documents signed and Notarized October 1, 2007
Home Study visit completed September 17, 2007
First Home Study meeting completed September 6, 2007
Adoption Application Approved by CHI August 16, 2007
Home Study Application Sent to A Loving Choice August 13, 2007
Medical Physical August 9, 2007
Criminal History Fingerprints July 27, 2007
Adoption Application Sent to CHI July 8, 2007

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Prayers Needed Fast! Very Worried

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