Filling out endless forms is probably not a task that most of us would think of as pleasurable. However, Kenny and I were elated to receive four more documents this morning that came from Victoria via Sveta in Russia. This means we are getting closer! So, it is a cause for celebration!
Also, I am in the process of trying to get a letter from our local police department that verifies that Kenny and I do not have a criminal record. Our local police department is the Pennsylvania State Police. Trying to get a letter from them...well all I can say is I enjoyed my two root canals and gum surgery more. The letter...it's not happening from the State Police. The best they will do is notarize a NEW state police patch that we must apply for witihin the week; hopefully later tonight we can do this task. I did have a brainstorm of an idea. I have contacted our local township and asked for them to place in writing that we do not have a "local police" force and that our State Police covers the jurisdiction within which we live. I am planning to attach that letter to my notarized state police clearance. I do hope that Russia will accept this as a "letter."
Kenny has been busy, too! Our paperwork process is nearing completion. Once we have it notarized and apostilled, we can send it to Sveta in Russia. She will submit it to the judge and a court date can be established.
I am thankful for the redtape. It helps us to enjoy and have fun with the process. Then when we have our little Julianna, we'll be able to reflect back on all of this and thank God for how everything just fell into place...with prayer and God's grace of course!
Presently, I'm working on some other projects here at the Licata home. Everyone is healthy, happy (most of the time), and busy! This makes for interesting dinner conversation each night.
More later as we are preparing for Angelo's semi-annual review of his service plan. We are excited to hopefully be adding occupational therapy to his routine each week. Selfcare skills are essential to achieve so that we can move on to more academic-related skills once he hits school! Thank you God for already helping Julianna to achieve many of these skills. She will be able to soar once she is home!
Also, I am in the process of trying to get a letter from our local police department that verifies that Kenny and I do not have a criminal record. Our local police department is the Pennsylvania State Police. Trying to get a letter from them...well all I can say is I enjoyed my two root canals and gum surgery more. The letter...it's not happening from the State Police. The best they will do is notarize a NEW state police patch that we must apply for witihin the week; hopefully later tonight we can do this task. I did have a brainstorm of an idea. I have contacted our local township and asked for them to place in writing that we do not have a "local police" force and that our State Police covers the jurisdiction within which we live. I am planning to attach that letter to my notarized state police clearance. I do hope that Russia will accept this as a "letter."
Kenny has been busy, too! Our paperwork process is nearing completion. Once we have it notarized and apostilled, we can send it to Sveta in Russia. She will submit it to the judge and a court date can be established.
I am thankful for the redtape. It helps us to enjoy and have fun with the process. Then when we have our little Julianna, we'll be able to reflect back on all of this and thank God for how everything just fell into place...with prayer and God's grace of course!
Presently, I'm working on some other projects here at the Licata home. Everyone is healthy, happy (most of the time), and busy! This makes for interesting dinner conversation each night.
More later as we are preparing for Angelo's semi-annual review of his service plan. We are excited to hopefully be adding occupational therapy to his routine each week. Selfcare skills are essential to achieve so that we can move on to more academic-related skills once he hits school! Thank you God for already helping Julianna to achieve many of these skills. She will be able to soar once she is home!