It should not have taken this long. Sure international adoptions have idiosyncrasies, but much of this was avoidable.
The biggest challenge has been the lack of planning from our agency. Our agency began facilitating adoptions in Vietnam again in April 2006. And then immediately began to plan changes. They had three years to plan these changes while Vietnam was closed to US adoptions from 2003-2006. The timing on their changes shows a complete lack of respect for the families and the children.
Yes there have been several US and Vietnam government changes, but most of these have been procedural, and would only have accounted for a week or two of extra time.
This process has reminded us how important it is to keep the faith. You can always count on the government to make things more difficult, and you can definitely not count on our agency. So our faith in God, and His timing, is all we can rely on.
Keep praying. Keep seeking. KEEP THE FAITH!
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I will continue to pray for your family-your baby is out there! God's timing is always perfect!
Take care!
Thanks for your comment on my blog. You are right, we have to keep the faith. It looks like you have been doing so for a very long time! I will continue to follow your journey and pray for your baby in Vietnam!
Thanks for the comment on our blog. I've been very frustrated lately, and can't even imagine how frustrated you must be. But as you said, keep the faith. It'll all be worth it in the end. Good luck!
Thank you so much for the comment on my blog. I have a very dear friend who is constantly telling me to "keep the faith" so it touched my heart to hear it from you. I just read thru your blog and what a journey you have been on. Please know you are added to my prayer list. Your faith has given me peace today.
Blessings~
Tina
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