Brian again..........
Finally, Finally, Finally The Leidy's have their LOA.................
We received notice from CCAI that it had come and we received the actual document via FedEx on Tuesday July 31, 2012.
Now that our LOA is under our belt their is nothing left to do but................... more paperwork....
Yeah, that sounds like fun.....Exotic and unusual......
Oh wait that's what we've been doing for how long already?
Paperwork......wait..........paperwork.......wait.........paperwork........ wait...........
Don't get me wrong.
This is really exciting and a true milestone in the whole adoption process, but patience is not one of my strong suits. God has other plans....
Let me share a little secret with you about how long the "birth " of Jonah has really taken.
A few weeks ago. I looked in my notebook / prayer journal. Out of curiosity, I flipped to the front and started to skim some of my notes and prayer requests from 2008. I remember praying for an unknown unnamed child to come home to our family.
I simply noted to pray for "baby Jonah". That first "baby Jonah" entry was somewhere around the first week of March 2008......That is almost 4 years ago. Then out of the blue is the entry on Easter Sunday of 2008 "Lord bring Jonah Home" and right underneath that is the beginning of the sermon notes that say two very prophetic things................Both apply to to the orphan..........."Sorrow will be turned into Joy" and " Beauty from Ashes".
It amazes me how long we have been waiting, yet when I hear 10 to 12 more weeks my initial reaction is "oh, please let's get this over with". In hindsight 10 to 12 weeks is a drop in the bucket next to the initial prayers of "Lord bring Jonah Home", 4 years ago.
Thank you God for answered prayer.
If their is one thing I want to make sure Jonah knows, it's that he is loved and wanted and we can't wait to have him with us.
Toni, (I posted this response to your question on my blog in the comments section, but wanted to be sure you saw it...so here is the same answer I posted there.) While it would be unusual for a child to go until age 9 before having his palate repaired, it is possible. So, if his palate is indeed unrepaired, that would be the first step. Age 9 is right around the age when kids have the bone grafting to fill in the gap in their gums, so he'd be close to needing that surgery. As far as additional issues, my guess would be that you'll be surprised at how well he has adapted. The only possible issue that comes to mind would be speech...but, again, you may be surprised at how well he has adapted. I peeked at your blog and he is so handsome!!! He looks full of life and is so smiley! Blessings on your journey! -Stephanie
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