We heard back from the agency today. The facilitator was told that the documentation would be released to her by September 15th (over 3 weeks away!!!). Since we don't know exactly what they have, we are unsure if this will even be enough to satisfy the CIS's additional requirements for evidence. However, it's much better than the refusal to release we had previously, so we will wait.
The bright spot is that the police have NOT been able to locate the birthmother, and we have been told that the police report reflects that. That means that the DNA testing, etc. will not be necessary (provided that the CIS will accept a police report as sufficient evidence of an attempt to locate - - - of course, they SHOULD, but none of what they do seems very common-sensical!).
SO - - - - I guess the Paris trip will be able to happen without conflicting with any travel plans to Vietnam. We will have an amazing time, I'm sure, but I would much prefer to be going to get Kai instead!!!
BUT - - - - it is out of our control - - - - so we will press on and live our lives as best we can without Kai here. I am Co-Chairing the Fall Festival at Austin's school at the end of October with a friend (shout out to Caroline!!), so there is plenty to do for that. And we are looking at house plans to design and build our "kids house" that we hope to live in for the next 15 - 20 years; that's exciting!
I guess there won't be much to post about for a few weeks - - - can't wait to give you all some REALLY happy news!!
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Have a WONDERFUL time in Paris, I just love that city! I am so jealous. Know that you are in our prayers constantly for a swift end to your waiting! Who knows, maybe we will be going to Vietnam at the same time!
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