Got the call from the agency yesterday. Committee only had one issue with my paperwork - they want a letter verifying that I won't change my mind about caring for and raising my children if I get married and guaranteeing that I won't marry anyone that does not like my girls. I didn't realize that it was an option to just quit raising your kids, but evidently it is over there. Besides, I'm pretty sure that Grace is more than capable of scaring off anyone she doesn't like. We all know that she's not afraid to make her opinions known. I've dumped guys for suggesting I should dump my cat - I'm certainly not going to keep one around who suggests I get rid of my kids! Okay, there are those moments when the idea has some merit - though usually my thoughts go to can I run away from home rather than send them away. :D Anyway, the letter is written, notarized, and sent to the agency. A copy was also sent via email to be sent on to India.
Now for the good part - the director of the orphanage has the follow-up meeting concerning my file set with the NOC committee for next week. She's pretty sure that they will act on the copy as long as they are assured that the original is on its way. She believes that NOC should come through by the end of next week. Cross you fingers, say prayers, send good thoughts, wish on a star, or whatever else you can think of, but hopefully by next Friday we will be on to the next step - court. Yes, it is still a hurry up and wait situation, but at least we may be one step closer.
A record of the journey to bringing a new daughter into our family via adoption from India.
