We were notified via an e-mail from AIAA today that the infant girl "S" has not yet been granted clearance from India for adoption, and that it may take several months. This process has slowed down and is now taking up to a year. However, we hear that the actual adoption process once a child is released for adoption is speeding up.
We have decided to pursue her adoption anyway, since we could be waiting for months and months to find another child whose needs are complimentary to what our family can meet. Our home study is being faxed to her orphanage today to see if they will approve us for her. If they approve us, then we can immediately begin the adoption process once she has clearance.
Now we would have more time to collect the money needed, so that's a plus. And, we would be waiting with a purpose, instead of pointless waiting. No real chance of getting her in 2008, however, which is disappointing. We aren't "in love" yet, as anything could happen and we haven't even seen her picture or seen her file since she is not available for adoption. But we are hopeful.
We pray that they approve our family for her, and that the courts work quickly to free her for adoption.
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