Lucky Number 7

We are number 7 on the list as of this week...I emailed the director to ask him to let me know when our dossier is officially at the Embassy in DC and in Ethiopia and all is well. I have heard they are so unbelievably specific that it can be tricky, but he says all is well on that front so it looks like we did everything correctly. For example, "put 2 new passport pictures of each person adopting in separate, blank envelopes, sealed, with signatures on the back of each with the name written below, and names written below"...that is just a teeny example of if you happen to miss ONE little thing, such as no signature, etc...it will get thrown back at you and will have to be re-submitted, which just lengthens the process.
Not a whole lot to write nowadays, so in the upcoming year, as we wait... I will post if I have new info or news, need specific prayers, or anything I feel I would like to document in this waiting process for our child. Some of it may be of no interest to you...but I would like to keep this blog as somewhat of a journal to reflect back on in the future and most importantly for our little one to have as a keepsake! I won't promise to blog a ton, and may go through periods of time when I simply have no time to, but PLEASE continue to keep our family in your prayers...the waiting period is the hardest part! xo and Happy New Year to everyone!!!

APPROVAL!

Another step complete! Our I600a form is officially approved! We got our approval at the beginning of last week but due to the flu and way too much sickness at our home, I haven't had time to post! What does this mean? Our dossier is being authenticated and translated in Ethiopia and we will be officially waiting at the beginning of the New Year! We are thrilled for what 2013 has in store for our family!
  Again, thank you for your support and your love!