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 : )
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Finishing Touches
This evening we put the “finishing touches” on
Annaliese’s bedroom and bathroom : )
For the bathroom, we added the
valiance to the window.
For her bedroom, Jonathan’s mom finished the curtains. They look great!
The border and appliques that are on them match the pattern on the bedspread.
One special touch that she added was that part of the fabric used for the appliqued butterflies is from a dress that she had made her mother, which would be Annaliese’s great-grandmother. She, unfortunately, will never be able to meet her, but now Annaliese has a small momento from her life. What a special thing to share with her as she grows up : ) Thank you, Gloria, for all of your hard work – we appreciate it so much!
Now, all we need is a precious little girl to enjoy it all. Please keep praying…
For her bedroom, Jonathan’s mom finished the curtains. They look great!
The border and appliques that are on them match the pattern on the bedspread.
One special touch that she added was that part of the fabric used for the appliqued butterflies is from a dress that she had made her mother, which would be Annaliese’s great-grandmother. She, unfortunately, will never be able to meet her, but now Annaliese has a small momento from her life. What a special thing to share with her as she grows up : ) Thank you, Gloria, for all of your hard work – we appreciate it so much!
The other decoration that we added to her
bedroom is a sign that our friend, Susie, made for her for the shower. It is
adorable! Thank you,
Susie (and Peggy & Jenna), for your hard work on this – we love it!
Now, all we need is a precious little girl to enjoy it all. Please keep praying…
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
No News Today
Sorry to report that we did not receive any news
today. Please continue to pray for Annaliese, Jonathan, and I as we long for
our family to be reunited.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Shower to Celebrate Annaliese
What a special morning we had today!
The ladies from our bible study hosted a shower for us in honor of Annaliese : ) Several family members and friends from church came to help us prepare for bringing our daughter home.
I should have more pictures to share later, but they did a wonderful job with all the preparations! The decorations were beautiful - a sign with Annaliese’s name, flowers in vases with coffee beans (in honor of ET) as a weight, an enlarged family photo; and the food was delicious - brunch and a beautiful cake! There was also a frame where people could write well wishes for our family and we can add a family photo later. Everything was so well planned and put together.
We also received many wonderful gifts and giftcards which we appreciate so much! Just cannot wait to share all of this with our precious daughter. She is loved so much already.
Thank you to everyone who planned this event and for those who came to share this time with us : ) We feel so blessed to call you all friends.
The ladies from our bible study hosted a shower for us in honor of Annaliese : ) Several family members and friends from church came to help us prepare for bringing our daughter home.
I should have more pictures to share later, but they did a wonderful job with all the preparations! The decorations were beautiful - a sign with Annaliese’s name, flowers in vases with coffee beans (in honor of ET) as a weight, an enlarged family photo; and the food was delicious - brunch and a beautiful cake! There was also a frame where people could write well wishes for our family and we can add a family photo later. Everything was so well planned and put together.
We also received many wonderful gifts and giftcards which we appreciate so much! Just cannot wait to share all of this with our precious daughter. She is loved so much already.
Beautiful scarf & hat made by Linda Hatfield
More toys!
LOVE the little outfits!
And the battle begins...
Our "big ticket" wishlist item - thanks tech team : )
Thank you to everyone who planned this event and for those who came to share this time with us : ) We feel so blessed to call you all friends.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
No News Today
Sorry to report that there is no news about
Embassy submission today. We did hear from our agency, though, and it sounds
like we should be submitted next week. Our hearts are breaking for our little
girl. Please continue to pray for her and that she understands we are coming
back as soon as possible. We love and miss her so much.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Annaliese's Room
Jonathan has been working very hard on the
dresser since we returned from our first trip and finally got it done today! It
looks beautiful : ) Her room is almost all done!
We just about have her bathroom together too!
This little girl is going to be spoiled : )
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