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3.22.2011

twenty-nine days in

One other nugget of good news came to brighten my spirits late last week.  We finally learned that we did indeed have a LID.  And when the news came, it was already "old news" so we were already well on our way to LOA.  Our official date is 2/21/2011 ~ exactly one year after Darcy's adoption day.  Today makes 29 days into the count.  (not that I'm counting of course).

i call this his "hey mom, when ya coming for me?' tough guy look
We're praying that the number of days until LOA won't be much more than thirty...
And of course that we'll have a record fast LOA to TA time.  (I know it isn't likely, but a girl can dream). 

It's time to bring this baby home!

**and now back to the flurry of housekeeping/laundry/dinner prep that I can finish before synchronized napping for five ends!**

***added in response to my sweet cousin Jordan's subtle plea for an explanation of acronyms
LID: Log In Date ~ the day a dossier is officially entered into the system at the adoption affairs office overseas
LOA: Letter of Acceptance (sometimes also known as LSC or Letter Seeking Confirmation) ~ the letter sent by the adoption affairs office after your dossier has been reviewed AND they have officially approved you to adopt said child
TA: Travel Authorization ~ official invitation to travel to come meet your child. 
Hope that makes the next steps a bit more clear.  Still more time than this mama wants to wait!***

14 comments:

Jenn said...

Totally LOVE that new pic!! Praying for quick paperwork so you can finally bring that sweet boy home.
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Jenn

Heather said...

So exciting!!!! He is just adorable!

Elizabeth said...

I love that picture!! What an absolute cutie pie!!

Jordan Carl said...

This is exciting! I mean, it would probably be more exciting if I knew what these initials stood for...

Ally said...

yay!!! I love that picture :) he looks like he is sporting a awesome fo-hawk. So stinking cute.

Melissa said...

I'm guessing 35 days max :) Do you like the way I'm thinking??? He is too stinking cute, what a personalit :) Hang in there, my friend! This wait stinks!

Anonymous said...

Love this picture!!! Omgoodness it's stinkin CUTE :-)
yayyy for your LID! Praying for a speedy LOA and TA.

Kasie b

Lindsay said...

I was just about to e-mail you to see if there was an update!!! I am so excited for your family...oh and I LOVE the 'hawk on your little dude!

Traci said...

Oh my gosh I LOVE that picture!!!

a Tonggu Momma said...

*synchronized napping*

BwwwaaaHaHaHaHa! Love, LOVE that phrase. Hee hee. And praying your LOA and TA come SOON.

Lisa said...

So happy to hear that the LID mystery was solved...yeah! That Daniel just gets cuter & cuter..what a little heartbreaker!

Lisa

Jordan Carl said...

Your "sweet cousin Jordan" says thank you and this did help me understand!

Angela said...

OK. Now you have TWO boys that have completely stolen my heart. What a cutie!

Laine said...

Oh my, how is it that he LOOKS LIKE A MILLER ALREADY??????
SWEET!

Continuing to pray for yall amidst all that's going on!