We began the process to adopt a child from the Philippines in January 2007 and received ICAB approval in May 2008. On October 29, 2010 we were matched with our son Rafael and he joined our family on February 20, 2011!! Now we are home and are enjoying the adventures of parenting!!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
We have Approval!!
Well we found out at 9:11 this morning that we received ICAB approval on May 15!!! Our file reached ICAB on February 26, so that is roughly a three month wait but it will be well worth it in the end. I am just so excited to finally be on the official waitlist. I'm really hoping to receive a referral in two years or less. I would love to have the child home by May 2010, but I think this is overly optomistic, so I'm hoping by the end of 2010 we will be parents!! Now to settle in for another long wait!
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YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so darn exciting!! I hope you guys go and celebrate tonight with a fun dinner. We try to do something fun on the 30th of every month to mark one month closer since our approval.
I'm sooooo happy for you, what a load off of your back!!
WooHooo! Congrats! You guys are officially expecting! I'm doing the happy dance for you both right now ; ].
Congratulations! I know you guys are excited as I can remember the feeling of finally being officially on THE LIST. Now the real wait begins...
Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you. My file will be off to China in the next couple of weeks, so we well have to celebrate and get that coffee soon.
Hi Renee!
Congratulations on your great news!!!!! The song on our blog right now, is "Lullaby" by the Dixie Chicks!
Blessings to you in your journey!
-Diana
i don't remember if i congratulated you yet on this milestone. for me, waiting for ICAB approval seemed to be the looongest wait. i felt like i just coasted for the rest. i liked the photos of your garden, too. it's so different what we can grow based on the weather. ~emilie~
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