Fingers crossed ...

Well, I talked with my agency consultant about the pros and cons of moving forward and completing my dossier. The main drawback is that the documents are dated, and some may expire before the dossier gets approved or before I complete the trip.

On the assumption that taking any action is better than sitting on my hands and worrying, I told her that I’d like to forge ahead. I’m a little nervous about that, but I feel much better with an “action plan.”

So, fingers crossed : )

Spoke too soon ...

Although the intent to allow Kaz. adoptions to continue has been verbalized, the D.C. consul is still holding up processing. My consultant at the agency is trying to find a way to work around it. Apparently there's a consulate in NY also, but they're worried about a sudden influx of dossiers ...

My poor mom (grandma to 5 and future grammy to Kazbaby) is feeling the strain almost as much as I am. She's planning on going with me for the whole trip, which is huge and very appreciated. (She needs to stop mentioning my advancing age every time there's a delay, though.)

So, still waiting. Good thing I'm a patient person.