LOA from China

The day we have waited for...well among many.  We finally got our LOA on July 26, 2010.  (We were informed on July 28).  I find this interesting as our GOTCHA DATE for our son (adoption number 1) was July 26, 2007.  HOW UNCANNY..at least in my realm of thinking.  So now we hurry up and wait again for our I-800 approval which was sent in today. Still a number of hurdles left but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We hope that our friends in Alabama get theirs soon too.  We just know they will as we feel deeply that we were meant to travel together as our daughters are best friends in the orphanage.  For those still waiting...it is NOT FUN.  Patience in adoption reaches many unbelievable levels.  As we have gone through this before (different country and different circumstances as our first was NOT special needs) all of the let downs and what you feel to be set backs will pass and be long forgotten.  A process or approval along the way may come quicker in one phase for one family than another. Then the next hurdle you leap over faster.  It is kind of like picking the right line at the grocery store; you never know which line will go faster.   Hugs to all the LOA waiters.  We will all get there hopefully one day soon.