An Update

Here is another picture of Paul William. Our friends in Texas brought this one back from China with them.

USCIS approval recieved!

After 77 days of waiting we finally recieved our I-797 from the USCIS today. This is the advanced processing application for a VISA to bring Paul William into the United States. This will start the remainder of the paperwork moving towards China!

More News

We recently made contact with a family in Texas who traveled to Wuhan in September. They were able to deliver a package for Paul William to the SWI director to give to Paul William. We recieved a confirming email from them on September 23.

We also received an updated photo of Paul William from Cradle of Hope.

The Paperwork is Moving!

Well, things finally feel like they are moving forward. Our home study went to Montgomery on the 28th of August. The homestudy was approved by Alabama DHR and mailed to INS in Atlanta on September 21! Now we wait on the mysitcal form I-171H.

An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break.---Based on an ancient Chinese belief

We decided in April of 2006 to adopt a little boy from China. He lives in Hubei province and turned 2 years old this year. He is a special needs child, missing the lower portion of his right arm. We hope to travel to China in the fall or winter of 2006 to bring him home. This blog is here to keep interested friends and family informed of our progress. The paper chase is well under way.