Bringing Jack Home: August 2008

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

LID!! Yippee!

What in the heck is an LID, and why are we so gosh darned excited about it? This is the date that our paperwork was logged in to China's system, and it is the date that we will begin counting from to try to estimate when we will get TA (or Travel Approval). Our Log In Date was July 22!! So, we are already about a third of the way there!!

Now, just when you thought you got a handle on all the adoption acronyms - we will get our LoA (Letter of Acceptance) about three weeks before we receive TA. So, once we get our LoA, we'll know that TA is just around the corner. Once we get TA, we will have to wait to hear when our CA (Consulate Appointment) is before we can book our flights. I know it's alot ... and I haven't even mentioned the LOI or the PA. Oh, and don't forget DTC!

In celebration of getting our LID, I thought I'd post some updated photos of Jenna!

Quote from our friend, Andy, giver of photo and favors :0)

Michelle and Dan,
Just wanted you to know that when I saw your son Jack in Pingliang he looked good. He is an obvious favorite at the orphanage, is said to be helpful with the other children, and seems to have a very sweet personality. He was a little shy and not quite sure what to make of me. But I told him through Mrs. Yang that I was a friend and knew that his mom and dad who will be coming soon, love him very much. Also, he seems to be very healthy. His cheeks are full and he is not at all overly thin.

Trish told me she emailed you all about the gift Mrs. Yang gave us for your daughter. We will send it ASAP; just send an address. The staff at the orphanage is very interested in what your family is doing for these two special children. Apparently, your daughter was something of a favorite, too. Yours is a really wonderful story.