Homestudy ALMOST complete!

I just have word in that ALL paperwork is finally in at the homestudy agency and they should have a draft written up for us within 2 weeks!  So sometime the week of the 18th, I am guessing!

I am very excited to have some type of date to put down, as it is now showing the progression of our adoption.  I have looked at other adoption blogs of families going to the same region and I have noticed that usually once the official homestudy is submitted to the agency, the court date is usually about 2 months after this submission date.  So under a normal time frame, this gives a little over a month to submit the dossier and hear back from the government on the date, and just weeks to schedule the flight, pack, and go!

Based on other people's blogs, it appears that the Ukrainian government is taking a 2 month break starting around July 12th from adoptions.  So of course this affects us, as it will push out our court date inevitably. So a 2 month turn-around could end up being 4, or even more!  I also have heard news that they are only allowing adoptions from our region if the child is considered high risk.  I am praying that we will find favor in the eyes of the government to be able to adopt Evan, and they don't deem him for any reason to be "unadoptable". 

We have recently received additional confirmation from God about this adoption and we have such peace over it all!  I only bring up the above details, not because I'm worrying, but only as specific prayer points for you, our readers, to be praying for!

My heart just breaks for Evan, and as much joy as I receive from David- it is still very hard because I know my family is not complete!  We have a son that is waiting for us, that needs us, and I just want him home safe and sound.  More updates to come whenever we have word....