Getting So Close!

After six loooong weeks, we FINALLY got submitted to Embassy today!!!!!!

We were feeling very discouraged this morning when we did not wake up to the typical early morning e-mail, but we did get one from our agency this afternoon!

Every case is different, but many families seem to travel 2 – 3 weeks after being submitted to Embassy, if everything moves forward smoothly.

At this point, we will now wait to hear 1 of 3 things from the Embassy: our case is cleared, they would like additional information (i.e. birth family interview), or that our case is “not clearly approvable” & will be sent to Nairobi, Kenya for further clearance.

From what we understand, the Embassy will give us one of those three scenarios within 10 business days. Obviously, we hope we just clear and then move forward with scheduling an interview with the Embassy (in Addis Ababa) and making travel arrangements : )

We will keep you posted! Please continue to pray for our precious little girl. We are sooo close to bringing her home and starting this next phase of all of our lives : )