tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post4482704759675507871..comments2023-09-03T08:16:23.116-06:00Comments on God's Plan: Adoption from Ukraine: Dossier Submitted!Heidi and Felixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302679755368904534noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-59997973832468127322010-11-09T09:49:23.963-07:002010-11-09T09:49:23.963-07:00jessica,
Yes, we have done independent adoptions....jessica,<br /><br />Yes, we have done independent adoptions. However, all adoptions in Ukraine are independent. Ukraine does not decognize "foriegn" adoption agencies, which is why you hire a facilitator in Ukraine to take you the rest of the way (once you have all your stateside stuff done). The state of Colorado requires one to hire a state approved agency to tackle the necessary requirements for the USA. I hear this is not the case with most states, tho.<br /><br />Indeed, PRESS ON! God will hear our prayers and this certainly isn't the first time we have faced adversidy in the adoption process!<br /><br />Blessings to you and your endeavors!<br /><br />FelixHeidi and Felixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302679755368904534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-91494709146582428292010-11-05T21:43:06.474-06:002010-11-05T21:43:06.474-06:00Felix and Michael, thank you for your encouragemen...Felix and Michael, thank you for your encouragement and feedback. I think in all the emotion, I did not describe the fees very well. We are working with an adoption agency here in the US and the next fee is due to them for helping to prepare our Dossier. The fee for translation is $1,000. Are you and have you done an independent adoption(s)?<br /><br />More than anything, we appreciate the guidance in saying, "press on." We have heard this several times today and plan to speak with our agency on Monday. We will be praying this weekend. Thanks again!<br /><br />We will continue to pray over you as well. <br />JessicaJourneymark Cards & Giftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755124454185795652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-41651907800218559522010-11-05T09:05:19.562-06:002010-11-05T09:05:19.562-06:00I wouldn't send $5,000 either! We paid our fa...I wouldn't send $5,000 either! We paid our facilitator in Kyiv for translation and the work he has done to date - but certainly not that much!<br /><br />As to stopping your process - I wouldn't do that if you feel called to adopt - God ordains all things - and until he stops your adoption, press on! Maybe you need to look at using a different facilitator though...?<br /><br />Here is the US Department of State posting on its website last night:<br /><br /><br /><br />Adoption Notice<br /><br />U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE<br />Bureau of Consular Affairs<br />Office of Children’s Issues <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><br /><br />November 3, 2010<br /> <br /><br />The Ukrainian legislature is in the process of voting on a bill that would suspend all intercountry adoptions from countries without bilateral agreements with Ukraine, including adoptions from the United States. The bill passed a first reading and vote, but must still pass a second reading and be signed into law by the president. The second reading could take place in the next few weeks. If the bill passes the second reading, it may be signed into law as early as the end of 2010. The draft bill appears to include suspension of all adoptions in progress. <br /><br /><br />The Department is will post updates as information becomes available.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810274109417895180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-11665475718406392642010-11-04T21:54:05.635-06:002010-11-04T21:54:05.635-06:00Jessica,
I don't know that I would stop the p...Jessica,<br /><br />I don't know that I would stop the process with your adoption, going there and getting children home is a charge from God and I wouldn't let anything deter me...believe in the power of prayer!<br /><br />As for $5000 for a dossier translation...WOW! We have never sent our facilitator a dime prior to landing in Ukraine. He has always worked for us on the premise that we will use his services once we get there. Also, it was he and his team who got both of our girls registered in the first place and the same was true...we didn't pay for that. He was rewarded by us hiring him to do both adoptions at a later date.<br /><br />FelixHeidi and Felixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302679755368904534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-82541759859284894682010-11-04T20:17:21.185-06:002010-11-04T20:17:21.185-06:00I can sure understand your concerns! I will be pr...I can sure understand your concerns! I will be praying for you guys that you can get your girl home soon without any issues! Blessings!Kevin and Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150633223236062677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-9806403063732086942010-11-04T18:56:34.960-06:002010-11-04T18:56:34.960-06:00Congrats on getting submitted! You know we're ...Congrats on getting submitted! You know we're praying about the whole vote thing. While it would make me a little bummed to get delayed, my heart would be broken for Lizzie and others like her... kids who have a family committed to them. Praying this all works out for God's glory and the good of His children near and far.The McEachernshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302805125460988376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-49126525616474932672010-11-04T18:26:30.729-06:002010-11-04T18:26:30.729-06:00Hello Heidi,
I was so grateful and saddened to r...Hello Heidi, <br /><br />I was so grateful and saddened to read your blog today. You see, we were going to send our Dossier and fee today, to get started on translation. We are still pending 3pieces of paperwork, including the I-600A form. <br /><br />Had I not read the update on your blog, we would have submitted the Dossier and $5,000. I had to find out from you, not our agency. <br /><br />While my heart is saddened, this has been an emotional roller coaster for us, and I believe we may halt the process. We prayed that if the moratorium was to take place, it would be a very clear answer for us. <br /><br />Please know that as you continue the process to bring your daughter home, our prayers will be covering all of you. I am so proud of you all for moving forward in faith and trust. <br /><br />Many blessings,<br />JessicaJourneymark Cards & Giftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755124454185795652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355190028417630847.post-22362923130059096852010-11-04T17:45:05.279-06:002010-11-04T17:45:05.279-06:00Congratulations! We continue to pray... Are you wi...Congratulations! We continue to pray... Are you willing to share what your facilitator said?<br />I pray they will follow suit with Russia and allow adoptions to continue... We're just too close, and these kids need homes...Just Another Day In Paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219999739244521563noreply@blogger.com