July 24, 2012 – Ruth heard story of this orphan boy
July 25, 2012 – Ruth shared story with Doug
Two months of praying a “circle”, looking for confirmation
or red flags. Met with many different
people to seek wisdom.
August 16, 2012 – Met with Dryden family. Learned so much about their story and the
adoption process. Saw a picture of the
boy we’d been praying about!
September 24, 2012– Made call to begin home study. Learned some new information and felt we needed more time to consider before making a decision.
Spent another month in prayer and seeking wisdom
October 20, 2012 – “Yes” – we are moving forward to adopt!!!
November 16, 2012 – Mailed Packet #1 of paperwork to
Adoption Advocates
November 26, 2012 – First home study visit (Training)
December 10, 2012 – Second home study visit (Interviews)
December 31, 2012 – Mailed Packet #2 of paperwork to
Adoption Advocates
January 8, 2013 – Third home study visit (Home Tour)
January 23, 2013 – Home Study Approved!!!
February 8, 2013 – Mailed I600A to Department of Homeland
Security
February 15, 2013 – Passports applied for
March 2, 2013 - Passports received
March 22, 2013 - Biometric Fingerprints done
March 29, 2013 - Dossier sent by FedEx to Ghana
March 2, 2013 - Passports received
March 22, 2013 - Biometric Fingerprints done
March 29, 2013 - Dossier sent by FedEx to Ghana
