Well, we received an update on our case late last night. We got an email from our agency stating that we would need to fill out a form to turn down the G&R we had been issued. What the......? What G&R? We had been told earlier that we could expect a G&R around the 13th-15th or the following week 20th-22nd, but no one had ever confirmed any of those dates......until last night. We had in fact been issued a G&R of the 15th by the People's Committee in Vietnam, and no one informed us. By this morning, there is no way to be there in time. What is going on? Now we have to fill out forms, fax them to Vietnam to turn down a G&R that we never even knew about? Why were we not told of our date? Who's adoption is this? Was this because we had told our agency that we had no intentions of turning down our date with or without our I-600 approval? The only way we would not go get our daughter at this point, is to not know we can go. Ding, Ding, Ding, we have a winner!!!!! That is exactly what happened.
As far as I-600 approvals go....I made call after call after call to government offices in Vietnam. Guess what? I got answers. I spoke to Mary Ann Russell herself for over 30 minutes. I got more answers and things explained in that 30 minutes, than I have ever gotten. Maybe we won't get our approval this week, but at least I know where we are in the process, and how we got there.
We just want our daughter, and want this nightmare to be over.
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That sucks! It is not at all shocking though. I agree withy ou that it should be your decision as to reject the G&R or not but the staff in Vietnam does not want to have you there any longer then they need to. We almost had to do the same thing. I think it is why we got such short notice. I do not think they were expecting to get our approval expidited like it was. You are in my prayers daily right now. I am sure you see where my frustration came from now.
Hang in there. It will be all over soon!
I thought Mary Ann Russell was a very frank, honest lady. When we had our interviews in HCMC, she was upfront about the challenges in Vietnam adoption and I really respected her for not sugar-coating anything. I'm so glad you were able to speak to her and get some answers. I hope you are with Claire ever so soon.
WOW! I can't even imagine your frustration!! I also found Ms. Russell to be quite informative and hope that she was able to shed some light on the situation. If you are ever at a place where you feel like sharing, either here or on the forum, I'm sure lots of folks would like to share in her insight as to the I600 process and hold ups.
Hi, thank you so much for the update! I'm grateful that you got to speak to Mary Ann and that hopefully got your case is getting approved right now :-) Can you e-mail me when you get a chance? I'd love to find out more about your conversation and how the process works. My e-mail is hiphipshere@yahoo.com. We're waiting on I-600 approval and our baby is in Nam Dinh, in the North where the doesn't seem to be many approvals lately.
Blessings,
Shere'
I'm glad you were finally able to get some answers from Mary Ann. Let's hope those phone calls are finally paying off and you get to Claire very soon.
Ah, if I were Katie, I would go to Korea to escort a baby home too! Yikes! SO SORRY to hear of all of these "issues" going on! Hope you get your I600 approval and a G & R Date that you can keep SOON! :)
Heather M.
Waiting to Travel for Caleigh
So sorry to hear this. If you have time, email details. I want to make sure we have all the info we need to stay on top of our I-600.
Carla C
Hang in there Heidi!
I am so glad you got some answers and at least feel more comfortable with the information you are receiving about your I-600.
So frustrating about the G&R though...Man, I can't WAIT to see you with Claire in your arms!
Oh Heidi, what surprising news to hear. This stinks! At least you were able to talk to someone who knows what is going on. I am starting to have nightmares that this same thing will happen to us. You and your family are on my prayer list.
Nicole (mom to Vinh in NT)
Heidi,
I know this is a huge disappointment. So sorry. Just know it is not that hard to get a G&R rescheduled in An Giang. Thomas got us a new one pretty easily. It was two weeks after our pre-approval was received. I hope you get good news soon!! I certainly do understand the issues with waiting. We had plane tickets and had to return them (many tears) and we are one of few families that had to wait over 6 months to travel. The one thing that kept me sane during the last weeks was prayer. I didn't get a miracle answer as to why the long wait was happening to me - but I did get constantly reminded that God cared deeply about me and my baby and to keep trusting in Him. For our situation, it was good that it took longer. Lily was stronger and better able to take the transition. And our paperwork went through smoothly in Vietnam. I agree with Leigh. I can't wait to see Claire in your arms. She is so precious!
Heidi,
So sorry to hear about your pain and trouble. I do pray Claire is with you soon. Just remember, like it childbirth, as soon as you have her all this will be a fleeting memory.
Amy in GA
Wow I am praying God gives us all peace and patience. I like Dillon but when Jynger is out nothing gets done. Approval is just around the corner, Hang in there I can't wait to see claire in your arms and it won't be long.I agree the changes are for good but those of us stuck in the process just got dropped in the middle.
Hi! We're another family here in SW MO adopting from Vietnam. Would love to make a connection with you! My email is zekeandlilysmom@gmail.com I really hope you get your I-600 approval soon...we're waiting to file ours.
Best,
Missy
I am so sorry things are going like this - I can't even begin to imagine how hard that is. I really hope things get fixed quickly!
That just makes me mad! I'm glad all of your other commenters can see the positive, and I too am grateful for Ms. Russell, but I just cannot believe that Dillon would refuse to inform you about YOUR G&R!!! Makes me want to scream, and brings back all of my own frustrations about how poorly we were treated by Dillon at the end. I hope that you'll soon get some fabulous news that will take the edge off of the pain and bring that sweet baby girl HOME!
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