Bad news and Good news…...

…well the bad news first…looks like I still have to complete the home study which may mean more time and definitely more money; however, ...

….the good news is that an extension will still be sought (and should be received) and technically, once the extension is received then it, with the other documents needed can proceed with completing the Article 16 process in Vietnam, so that the "official" referral can be processed.

In the interim, the new updated home study can be registered so that the period that the home study expired, will be covered and then hopefully both processes won't interfere with each other, but will work together.

  So, all that is left for me to do for the home study are the medical updates, one for Vietnam and one for Ontario, which hopefully will be done next week!

….At this point, my understanding is that the extension granting will not be held up until the update is finalized, which was my fear, and really it is the extension that is more important at the moment, though the home study update is still also important.

  Are you sufficiently confused!!  Basically, if all goes as explained and planned and hoped for, the adoption should still take place before December, well in advance of the timelines I was originally given. Which is still VERY WONDERFUL!!

Malio I would jump through hoops of fire for you!!!  For now the hoops are all wrapped in words on papers!!  Continuing to pray that it all comes together!!