I haven't had much "adoption-related" news to share of late~ I guess because Ian's adoption is complete and we're just breezing through our new life as a family of 5.  Though I can't seem to find the post (I must have posted it under something other than this category), I know I shared at one time my frustration with the United States~ and how any of the problems we've faced with this adoption have been a direct result of our own government. 

I've had many opportunities to question the motto "of the people, by the people, and FOR the people" as we have certainly NOT seen that motto put to practice where we've been concerned. 

We had numerous problems while trying to apply for Certificate(s) of Citizenship for both of our children.  I tried "fighting" it, in order to get some justice;  but, in the end, it was just easier to "give up and give in"~ and we ended up resubmitting our paperwork and paying the (much) higher fee.  I truly believe that our own government ripped us off on purpose, just because they can.  How sad!

In any case, the check(s) we submitted have been cashed and have come back to our bank.  We're taking this as a sign that things might actually progress this time around.  I'll let you know when we finally have those certificates in our hands.  A big thanks to everyone who has prayed us through this entire adoption process~ we are blessed in so many ways~ the good far outweighs the bad (which is probably why I tend to only post about the GOOD!)

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Nov. 8, 2007 - Love it!

Posted by SuzyScribbles

I absolutely LOVE your new template/header. I get to see your face, Heidi! What a sweet family!
Oh, I couldn't comment on your post because I couldn't READ your post. The gingham "look" was behind the text. Don't know if that was my computer and it would be fixed if I waited long enough or what. I'll see when I post this comment. :-)
Hey! I see you're reviewing 101 hymns (so am I). I've read Sinking Feeling and my editor wrote "beginning with God." My dd really liked it. I picked, as you know, the tough stuff--for older students. I wish I knew how to put on a left sidebar so I could list my TOS stuff, like you. But I'm running out of room on my rightside.
Nope, the "gingham" checks make the post impossible to read. :-(

Edited by SuzyScribbles on Nov. 8, 2007 at 12:07 PM

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Nov. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by moreofhim

How horrible that you had to send more money to get the certificates! It must be horribly frustrating. My prayers are with you and your family!!!

I LOVE your new template on your blog. One of these days, I must get creative with mine.

Thank you for your sweet birthday wishes! I did have a wonderful and blessed day. God bless you ~ Julie

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Nov. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

Aw, shucks. I thought maybe you were starting the process again! Four is a good number---mind boggling some days, but good!
I'm glad you seem to be making progress. We are so bad. We have not even sent in the papers for Daniella's citizenship paperwork. Yikes. Of course, she's a citizen, we just haven't done all of that paperwork. I really should make that a priority after the holidays. One of the mind boggling parts??!!
Letitia

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