USCIS Has Lost Some Paperwork!

So, I have to start off by saying, we've had a pretty smooth ride so far on this journey, so I guess we were up for a little bump in the road, right? Well, it's here!! That's right, the United States Immigration in Maryland has lost some very important forms! Ugghhh! These are called the I-600's and basically they're the last step here on the U.S. side. After this is approved, it goes back to Korea and we wait for "the call" that Aubrey is coming home! Our Agency, whom I looooove, has assured us that this is fixable and we will get to the bottom of it come Monday. Apparently, the lady in charge over there at CIS is on vaca. til Monday morn. So, I'm up for a long weekend ahead of me, but, I am confident that this will be resolved and then we'll move forward. Like I said, we were past due for a little glitch on our journey,right??

Ahhh...Patience

So, as I'm learning, patience is becoming one of my strongest qualities. No, really it is! I have learned in the 3+yrs that we have been trying to build our family, all about patience. You know, every month that goes by, I get stronger and weaker at the same time, still, my patience even surprises me. Stronger, because everyone and anyone that can handle the whole adoption journey has GOT to be strong with all of the uncertanties, and weaker because, I yurn for my sweet angel, the thought of her growing without me, makes me weak. The reason I bring all of this up is because today is Aubrey's 4 month Birthday! I can not believe my little girl is 4 months, time is flying!
This whole journey has been such a learning lesson about how everything truly is in God's hands. He has a plan for all of us. Just when I think I can't take the waiting any longer, something really wonderful happens. Or, just when I start getting really down in the dumps, I remind myself, that Aubrey will be home. No more wishing...she really is coming!!

Our Beautiful Aubrey Grace

Journey To Aubrey

If you are reading this it is because you have been following our adoption journey. This is just one of the many exciting things that we're doing to keep our families and friends updated on the whole process of our journey to Aubrey. This whole blog thing is new to me, so, if it all seems out of sorts, my apologies.

To start off, we are in the process of adopting our daughter from South Korea. Our Agency is Barker who works with SWS in Korea. We received our Referral on January 22 and are now awaiting for more of the "legal" stuff to be processed. After all of that, we await the travel call that tells us our daughter is on her way home to us!

As you follow our journey, you will get to know us, The Oliver's, if you don't already. A short run-down...we are Cal and Jenn, we have been married for 8 years. We are the proud parents of our wonderful son, Austin, who will be turning 5 soon. We love Disneyworld and are Disney Vacation Club Members, we love the beach, skiing, and just hanging out with family! Have fun following our journey!