The time has come for us to cease posting to Ren's blog, just as it did with Claire's blog. I had intended to keep going another year or more but somehow, the time just feels right for his story to be told in a more private manner now. Of course, we'll still send updates to family, friends, travel-mates and Zhuhai families!
Thank you to everyone for following our journey to Ren and for supporting us as we adjusted to life as a family of four. All the best,
Monica, Paul, Claire and Ren
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Adoption Jargon
L.I.D. - Log In Date - the date China got our main file. This was March 5, 2008.
L.O.I. - Letter Of Intent - the letter we wrote to China asking if Ren can be ours.
L.O.A. or L.S.C. - Letter of Acceptance or Letter Seeking Confirmation - the letter from the Chinese government that says Ren is ours upon our confirmation. This usually takes several months to arrive.
T.A. - Travel Approval (also known as "Notice of Coming to China for Adoption") - letter from the Chinese government that gives us permission to enter China and receive Ren. Usually comes about 1 month after the L.O.A. We book our tickets to China once we get this letter.
L.O.I. - Letter Of Intent - the letter we wrote to China asking if Ren can be ours.
L.O.A. or L.S.C. - Letter of Acceptance or Letter Seeking Confirmation - the letter from the Chinese government that says Ren is ours upon our confirmation. This usually takes several months to arrive.
T.A. - Travel Approval (also known as "Notice of Coming to China for Adoption") - letter from the Chinese government that gives us permission to enter China and receive Ren. Usually comes about 1 month after the L.O.A. We book our tickets to China once we get this letter.
Our Timeline
LID: March 5, 2008
Appointment with social worker to switch to the WC program: June 6, 2008
Date of adoption agency's signoff on social worker's update: July 2, 2008
Received provincial approval of switch to WC program: July 21, 2008
Received referral: September 29, 2008
Accepted referral / submitted LOI: October 1, 2008
Received Letter Seeking Confirmation (also known as Letter of Approval): January 5, 2009
Forever Family Day: February 23, 2009
Appointment with social worker to switch to the WC program: June 6, 2008
Date of adoption agency's signoff on social worker's update: July 2, 2008
Received provincial approval of switch to WC program: July 21, 2008
Received referral: September 29, 2008
Accepted referral / submitted LOI: October 1, 2008
Received Letter Seeking Confirmation (also known as Letter of Approval): January 5, 2009
Forever Family Day: February 23, 2009
About Me
- Monica
- I've always loved photography. In high school and university, I took photography classes but ultimately chose a career in law and left my passion behind. Now that I'm a stay-at-home mom to two amazing kids, my passion in photography has re-ignited.
8 comments:
Oh NO! Although I will miss your family and your updates, I understand the need for privacy. It's still sad though! :(
Hugs, Jill
So sorry to see you go ..
I have watched FOREVER and you have been a great encouragement for me on this LONG wait..
Wishing you the best..
Hugs..
Kim
Monica,
Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your journey to Ren. It has been wonderful following your family along. Your babies are absolutely precious, and I will miss seeing their smiling faces on a regular basis, but I totally understand. I am so pleased to know that Ren has fit so well into your family--his family! We are truly blessed moms, aren't we?
Love and blessings,
Tina and family
Hoping to keep up with you on the Zhuhai board!
I knew this would come sooner or later and thought I had prepared myself but it's still sad!
Thank you for sharing this piece of your lives with us, it was a thrill to follow you on your journey to Ren.
Love,
Rae, Girard and Bryn
Thanks for sharing your story with us Ren! Love you and look forward to meeting you soon. Love Auntie Marlene and Uncle Geoff, xoxo.
Thank you for taking us along on this journey. Reading the blog always felt like being that much closer. We cherish all the time we have together and so very much look forward to watching both Claire and Ren grow up in their beautiful family.
Our Love,
Rod and Marianne
I've enjoyed getting to know Ren through your posts, Monica. And of course we loved the Claire updates too. But I understand the need for privacy. We'll definitely keep in touch!
Love Shea and Caia
Like everyone else we have enjoyed your blogs (both Claire and Ren) and will miss reading your insightful and funny words as well as seeing those amazing photos!! It will be incentive to get together in person so that we don't miss seeing those beautiful children of yours grow up!
warm wishes,
Sonya
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