I got a call today from the Adoption Agency Director that I am officially "on the list"!!! YEA!!!
And yesterday my best friend got engaged!!! YEA again!!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
General Info on Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan (keer-GEEZ-stan) is a mountainous country of 5.2 million people in central Asia located south of Kazakhstan and west of China. Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864 and was a part of the Soviet Union until becoming an independent state in 1991. Kyrgyzstan is a republic bordering Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and China and is just smaller than the state of South Dakota.
The terrain is mostly soaring mountains (up to 24,400 feet in elevation) with valleys and wide basins providing outstanding natural beauty. Kyrgyzstan also has the world's largest natural growth walnut forest. Their independence day is celebrated August 31st. The major ethnic groups are Kyrgyz (65%), Uzbek (14%) and Russian (12.5%). About 75% of the population is Muslim with about 20% Russian Orthodox.
Kyrgyzstan has a largely agricultural economy with some mining and manufacturing. Exported crops include cotton, wool, meat and tobacco. Mined and manufactured goods include gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas, textiles and machinery. The climate ranges form subtropical in the southwest valleys to temperate in the northern foothills and polar in the high Tien Shan mountains.
The terrain is mostly soaring mountains (up to 24,400 feet in elevation) with valleys and wide basins providing outstanding natural beauty. Kyrgyzstan also has the world's largest natural growth walnut forest. Their independence day is celebrated August 31st. The major ethnic groups are Kyrgyz (65%), Uzbek (14%) and Russian (12.5%). About 75% of the population is Muslim with about 20% Russian Orthodox.
Kyrgyzstan has a largely agricultural economy with some mining and manufacturing. Exported crops include cotton, wool, meat and tobacco. Mined and manufactured goods include gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas, textiles and machinery. The climate ranges form subtropical in the southwest valleys to temperate in the northern foothills and polar in the high Tien Shan mountains.
Contract Mailed!
On Friday I mailed the contract to the Adoption Agency -- along w/ the first big check!!! And, on Saturday I completed my first education requirement (4 hours). I have a total of 12 hours total for the homestudy. My SW was teaching the class so I got to meet her and she is fabulous, I am really looking forward to working w/ her on Wednesday! Check out the new links on the right.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Homestudy Appt. Scheduled
My first homestudy appointment has been scheduled for March 12th!!! My SW (social worker) seems so nice and has been very quick to respond so I am very happy about that. SW said that she will review all the homestudy documents with me and answer any questions I have. I have not heard from the Adoption Agency yet so I don't know what that means. I'm going to give them until tomorrow and then I'm going to call.
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