Oh, Deer!!!

USCIS paperwork is off to Texas!!! I finally received the home study...but I still have to wait on a local police clearance letter. Wanna hear why? Ok, get ready for this one...

Because I live in Mayberry....uh, I mean SHREWSBURY...I do not have a local police department. Shrewsbury Regional covers Shrewsbury borough--I live in the township. Follow me so far? Ok, Shrewsbury township is covered by the PA State Police department. The very same state police that ALREADY ran us for fingerprints, FBI and background checks. For my dossier to China, I need a letter of 'good conduct' from my local police, WHICH is the PA State Police...still follow me??

Ok, I call the state police and explain what I need. The sergeant who answered the phone had NO patience with me and didn't want to be bothered. He then transferred me to his supervisor who told me that they 'don't do that and that if I am adopting out of the country I really need to speak with an attorney.' After I took a deep breath, I assured him that I didn't need an attorney I just needed a letter-and that they had already cleared my background! He told me he would have to do another background check, devise a letter, and have his lieutenant sign it. He also told me not to 'count on it', but that he would try. After all, 'it's deer season and the lieutenant is off for the week'....LOL!!!! So I can't get my letter any time soon because it's deer season!

Now, let me back up...my kids were off school for a week because it was deer season....I also tried to get siding work on my house but was unable to...guess why?? BeCaAuSe It'S dEeR sEaSoN!!!!!

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Jace's Care Package

Ok, still no home study BUT I did get a picture from the company that helps get care packages to all our China dolls.. The girls that run it are sweet (and Christian) and they really want your child to get the care package-very supportive and compassionate. I cried when I saw the picture~~it made me feel closer to him! Crazy!

Please pray for us that Mei will get to review our final home study so that I can have it in my hands this week!!! Mei has to go to China in the next few days, so as stressful as it is to her, I know it may delay things for us too. I know, God's timing is always perfect...doesn't make it easier to wait!!

Sigh...I am endlessly checking the mail and my email for any news. AND for the UPS guy...lol Thank God my kids help to keep me busy!

I'll be posting ANY updates!! Thanks for reading!!!!!

Blessings to You and Yours,
Shannon

ps....a million thanks to you for prayers about my family's support!!

Thank God for Friends!

Ok, guys.... I could use your prayers. I am feeling VERY discouraged lately. Some of our family aren't supporting us on this adoption. I could say so much more, but it wouldn't change anything, so I am just asking for prayer. Especially this time of year because I will be spending a lot of time with them. I pray the Lord guards my mouth!!!

The final draft of the home study is on it's way. SO, hopefully next week I can start sending out documents for authentication!

I have joined an online forum of dedicated adoptive parents within my agency. It's a wonderful, supportive group of families who are in many stages of adoption. Thank God for them! It's so important to have support! I can't stress that enough. I thank God for all of you too...A LOT!

That's all the news I have this week. May all of you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Blessings to all!!!!!