The Same But Different

Going through the process to adopt our second child seems much different than before. We're doing much of the same paperwork, the same steps (so to speak)...but it just feels "different". Charlie and I have talked about it and it's kind of hard to put your finger on. I suppose part of it is because we already have a wonderful son, Ian. While I'm just as motivated to get all of the paperwork done...yesterday....I'm not as "frantic". That's probably a good thing. Frantic behavior and a 2 year old probably don't mix well. I still have lots of questions and before we even finish our home study, I've been emailing Jynger and Katie (from Dillon) with lists of questions each week. Jynger went through this process with me when we adopted Ian...so she knows that I ask lots of questions and communicate with them VERY often. So, obviously some things are the same...my questions and my impatience.

Four Dillon families have had their G & R in Vietnam. Their boys are so, so cute and they all look so very happy. Hopefully that will be us one day soon.

Today another Dillon family received a referral of a little boy born in December 2006. It's been an exciting week on the Dillon Forum.

Can Tho Families Almost There

Four Dillon families are traveling to Vietnam to meet their children for the first time. The parents of Cole, Dylan, Howie and Zak should actually be in Vietnam right about now. They will travel to Can Tho and meet their boys later today (Saturday). Their GNR (Giving and Receiving Ceremony) is April 24th. What a special time for their families. I remember so vividly the travel to India to get Ian and the anxiousness we felt as we waited to head to the orphanage. Our prayers are with them.

The links to their blogs are posted on this page.

Happy Day Can Tho Mommies and Daddies.....you'll be holding your precious boys very soon.

Home Study Visit #1

Today we had our first Home Study visit. Having gone through this once before, I wasn't quite as nervous as the first time. But, still just a little anxious. Our social worker is FABULOUS!!! We are fortunate to have Rebecca Hackworth doing our home study this time. She's been with Dillon for many, many years and she is wonderful. We met her at our first adoption workshop in 2004. We loved her from the moment we met her. When we found out that she was going to be doing our home study, we were thrilled. She's so easy to talk to.

Our next visit will be in our home on May 2nd. She'll also do our individual interviews at the same time. So, one more long visit and we'll be done!!! Woo, hoo!!!

And So It Begins

This blog is designed to follow our adoption journey to our child in Vietnam. We are still very early in the process, but hopefully this will help our friends and family follow our journey.

The name of the blog will change. We do not know yet if our child is a boy or a girl (we're pretty sure it's a boy). After we have receive our referral, we'll probably change the name...so stay tuned.

We have felt for a while that we wanted another child. God so graciously opened the door and in faith we're walking through it. Many people have asked us "why Vietnam instead of India?". Our answer is simple...God closed the India door to us and opened the one to Vietnam. We know that's where Ian's sibling is waiting (or perhaps not even born yet).