Karlee's Adoption Timeline

Nov. 2001 Drew shares desire with Lori
Dec. 2001 Lori agrees with calling and they proceed to pray
Jan. 2002 First contact with New Hope Agency
Feb. 02-Oct.03 WAIT WAIT WAIT
we did and redid paperwork during this time.
Oct. 03 Agency mentions program in Taiwan. We begin to start change of country process. things don't seem to want to go well at this time. we feel on hold basically.
Apr. 04 Doors to original country close for good. Proceed with Taiwan program and everything goes very smoothly.
April 20, 2004 REFERRAL received.
June 04 All paperwork is in Taiwan
Nov. 04 First Ruling in District Court
Dec. 04 Final Ruling, Travel Plans Made
Dec. 15, 2004 Leave for Taiwan
Dec. 17, 2004 GOTCHA DAY
Dec. 22, 2004 Arrived back in states