Just wanted to write a note to any agencies or other people further along in this process at the same time as us, but are not yet traveling. The reason I keep making the blog public most of the time is so that anyone considering this very stressful but totally 'worth it' process can get a good idea of the steps and with us being one of the first families to be going into Kaz after the new rules, we hope it can help alleviate some of the unknowns as we learn the new things and the hurdles along the way.
That being said, please respect that this has not been a 'quick' journey by any means. The delays have been many, esp in Kazakhstan with paperwork, documents and other things needed. It has been 11 months now since we officially started this process, so by no means is it within 5-6 months that we are at this stage. What I know I mostly share, otherwise somethings need to be private as we have been advised so for now will stay that way. Other agencies making things harder for us by questioning how we got this and why we got this etc etc, it makes it harder for us, and makes us consider if we are making a mistake sharing this information with everyone, especially the families currently in the process. The first priority for us will always be to make sure our family is safe and our own process is not jeopardized. Understandably, only after that comes our willingness to help anyone on the same journey & we will help any way allowed and possible for sure. If you or your agency is going to create problems for us, intentionally or unintentionally I am afraid I will have to become a mama bear and protect 'Me and Mine' first. :)
I might make the blog private because of this, till we are back and allow access to those I know are genuinely following us without malice or any such intent.
Also, this blog is for families in the process, fellow Adoptive Parents following our journey and supporting us through it, friends and family. It is NOT for Agencies...at this point. Perhaps later they may be privy to the same.
I hope you can appreciate and understand our concerns and respect our request.
Do what you have to do for your family......just glad I made the "cut"!!! By now you are over the Atlantic somewhere...hopefully snoozing!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally understand why you're writing this. We were in the same place in 2008. Have a safe trip and enjoy Kaz, the people were always so nice and usually quite helpful. We personably loved the yogurt and think its better there than in Canada. Same for ice cream. Can't wait to read as you meet your babe. (Whatever the age as ours was 8)
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Thanks to share your experiences in public.
ReplyDeleteWe are a Spanish couple in adoption process in Kazakhstan too, in Astana. Our documents arrived to Astana on 5th March.
Regards from Spain.
Thanks to share your experiences in public.
ReplyDeleteWe are a Spanish couple in adoption process in Kazakhstan too, in Astana. Our documents arrived to Astana on 5th March.
Regards from Spain.
Congratulations Pedro! SO good to hear that! I hope you get your referral soon and come to Kaz soon. We have fallen in love with not just our son, but Kazakhstan as well. It has been a wonderful experience living here. All I can say is, make sure you do not fear life here, dive into it like a local, hail cabs, local buses, try the delicious cuisine-I assure you unless you are someone who is not comfortable with diff cultures, you will never forget this experience, apart from the Adoption part of the journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your words.
ReplyDeleteWe love all cultures, we have traveled to many countries. We have already got a chinese daughter, 2 years old, adopted in 2011. It's the best experience on the world.
Congrats for your child.
That is wonderful! How sweet! Your daughter will have a sibling soon! SO exciting. :) Pls let me know if you have any qs we may be able to answer.
ReplyDeleteOur best wishes are with you.
Which part of Spain are you from? We enjoyed our trip to Spain (Madrid, Seville, Granada) in 2011, with my sister and her 6mnth old daughter at that time)