The Schlorf's Adoption/Missionary Journey: Decompression

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Decompression

I am still adjusting to things. Man what a difference. I am hoping to have time tonight to write some more, but I am still trying to catch up and organize things for the interview Tuesday. We'll be driving tomorrow for about 5 hours.

I have to prepare for the interview and get into business mode (shifting from dropped-jaw mode).

Everyone seems to be doing OK in Haiti, too. This journey has not been easy!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: I'm so thankful for your humble spirit that is willing to learn and submit to the Lord for direction in all things.
Love you, Tina; August 9, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Debbie Woodward said...: Ken,

I'm glad you arrived in Minnesota safely. I'm sure it will be quite an adjustment.

I pray that your interview goes well and that you may find it to be a good match.

Tina and your children are incredibe people and I know God will lead you all through this part of the journey.

Glad to hear all is well in Haiti.

Debbie Woodward; August 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM
June Berger said...: Glad you arrived safely. Praying for all of you during this time of adjustment.; August 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM

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Milestones

April 17, 2007 - Paperwork Arrives in Haiti
May 16, 2007 - Entered IBESR (entered the paperwork process in Haiti)
June 2007 - First Trip to Haiti
July 2007 - I600 Paperwork Submitted
January 2008 - Second Trip to Haiti
April 29, 2008 - Put House up for Sale
May 3, 2008 - Sold House
May 17, 2008 - Out of IBESR and in Parquet
May 30, 2008 - Last day of Work
June 30, 2008 - Fly to Haiti
July 1, 2008 - Pick up Lou From Orphanage
August 23, 2008 - Out of Parquet
December 19, 2008 - Entered MOI
May 28, 2009 - Began Orphan First Legwork - Orphanage Drirector should have started this in October 2007 when USCIS inquired of her
June 9, 2009 - Birth Parent Interview with USCIS (as a result of the Orphan First Program this is being done early)
June 15, 2009 - US Embassy DNA letter to orphanage director
July 29, 2009 - DNA Results Emailed to USCIS
August 31, 2009 - MOI Paperwork signed
September 9, 2009 - Out of MOI, paperwork delivered to Haitian Immigration for Passport
September 19, 2009 - I600 Approved by Minnesota USCIS office
September 28, 2009 - Approved I600 "cabled" to US Embassy, Port-au-Prince by the National Visa Center (New York?)
October 2, 2009 - Passport Finished
October 6, 2009 - Physical Exam and Tuberculosis Skin Test
October 8, 2009 - Test Result of TB Skin test: Positive - Chest Xray taken
October 12, 2009 - Chest Xray Results of TB: Negative (US Embassy closed for Columbus Day - dropping off paperwork tomorrow)
October 13, 2009 - Dropped off Paperwork for Visa
October 23, 2009 - Received Email About Visa Appointment for Monday the 26th
October 26, 2009 - Visa Appointment (Paid for the Visa)
October 27, 2009 - Picked up Visa
November 4, 2009 - Leave Haiti for the US