Acceptance Paperwork Sent

We still feel like we are in a whirlwind!

Jonathan and I were able to speak to Dr. Gray at the International Adoption Clinic in Chicago on Friday afternoon. He reviewed the referral with us and provided his insight, from a medical standpoint, on her history. We enjoyed talking with him – he was very thorough and helpful with our questions.

Since there were no surprises from him, we sent our acceptance paperwork to AWAA on Friday afternoon and are currently waiting to hear back from one of the Africa Coordinators (our family coordinator is on vacation this week!). She will submit our information to the Ethiopian courts to request a court date, which will tell us when we will travel for our first trip! Again, the goal at the moment is to get a court date BEFORE the courts close for the rainy season in August.

Please continue to pray that the process moves smoothly and we hear back soon about a court date. Most importantly, though, please continue your prayers for our little girl : ) She is absolutely beautiful and her information & pictures indicate that she is a happy, outgoing little girl. Even while we cannot be with her to love on her during this time, we know that God is always with her. We pray that she can feel His peace during this uncertain time.