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I'm leaving bright and early in the morning for Ethiopia. Next time I'm checking in M will be in my arms. I'm so excited and so ready to go. Pray that everything goes well. YAY!!!
About Me
timeline
August 24, 2007 - Sent application to Gladney
September 12, 2007 - phone interview with Judy
October 11, 2007 - Mailed off Application packet to Gladney
October 22, 2007 - physicals for homestudy & fingerprinting for ABI clearances
November 5, 2007 - mailed off all homestudy paperwork
December 17, 2007 - recieved FBI clearance for dossier
December 27, 2007 - first homestudy visit
January 6, 2008- homestudy complete
March 3, 2008 - recieved Gladney APPROVAL
March 28, 2008 - CIS fingerprint appointment
March 29, 2008 - UAB International adoption clinic
April 16, 2008 - travel shots
April 30, 2008 - recieved our CIS approval
May 3, 2008 - overnight dossier to Gladney
May 5, 2008 - officially went on the waiting list
October 17, 2008 - REFERRAL!!!!
December 3, 2008 - got a call with courtdate (1/27/09)
January 27, 2009 - courtdate (failed)
February 19, 2009 - 2nd courtdate (SHE'S OURS)
March 7, 2009 - leaving for Ethiopia :)
March 9, 2009 - In our arms forever! Met Mercy 1st time
March 14, 2009 - Came home from Ethiopia
July 20, 2009 - Readopted Mercy in Alabama
November 9, 2009 - applied for her SS#
November 10, 2009 - applied for her citizenship
September 12, 2007 - phone interview with Judy
October 11, 2007 - Mailed off Application packet to Gladney
October 22, 2007 - physicals for homestudy & fingerprinting for ABI clearances
November 5, 2007 - mailed off all homestudy paperwork
December 17, 2007 - recieved FBI clearance for dossier
December 27, 2007 - first homestudy visit
January 6, 2008- homestudy complete
March 3, 2008 - recieved Gladney APPROVAL
March 28, 2008 - CIS fingerprint appointment
March 29, 2008 - UAB International adoption clinic
April 16, 2008 - travel shots
April 30, 2008 - recieved our CIS approval
May 3, 2008 - overnight dossier to Gladney
May 5, 2008 - officially went on the waiting list
October 17, 2008 - REFERRAL!!!!
December 3, 2008 - got a call with courtdate (1/27/09)
January 27, 2009 - courtdate (failed)
February 19, 2009 - 2nd courtdate (SHE'S OURS)
March 7, 2009 - leaving for Ethiopia :)
March 9, 2009 - In our arms forever! Met Mercy 1st time
March 14, 2009 - Came home from Ethiopia
July 20, 2009 - Readopted Mercy in Alabama
November 9, 2009 - applied for her SS#
November 10, 2009 - applied for her citizenship
Ethiopia Adoption Blogs
- Amber Boyd
- Ashley
- Bethany & Paul
- Brad & Kimberly
- Caleb & Becca
- Christine
- Courtney Rose
- Daphne
- David & Robin
- Doug's Sister
- Drew & Carey
- Ellen & Dave
- Eric & Tara
- Erin & Keith
- Farmboy & Buttercup
- FBI list
- Grace
- Jana & Michael
- Jennifer & Jody
- Jennifer & Ty
- Jocelyn
- Josh & Julie
- Justin & Melissa
- Kimmie
- Kristy
- Lindsey & Courtney
- Lisa & David
- Love Notes
- M & R
- Megan & Mike
- Merideth & Ryan
- Monica & Henry
- Renee & Geert
- Sam
- Sarah & Davis
- Shawn & Jami
- Sherry
- sparkz
- Ted & Lori
- The Albertons
- The Alexanders
- The Bottomlys
- The Breedloves
- The Coys
- The Daileaders
- The Dunns
- The Fournets
- The Kepleys
- The Kollars
- The Lydicks
- The Monbergs
- The Redmans
- The Runnions
- The Thornes
- The Winters
- Thom & Lesley
- Tom & Leanne
13 comments:
Have a safe and beautiful journey!! I can hardly wait to see photos of Mercy in your arms!! Please tell Wagayu at the Ayat House that we miss him and that Mimi loves him! He is the sweetest man, you will love staying there!
Safe travels! We are so thrilled for you. Can't wait to see pics of the new family!
So happy for you - I am sitting here with tears of joy for you - the day has come!!
ellen
Congratulations! I wish you a wonderful and safe journey.
HAve a wonderful trip, enjoy every moment!!! Will be praying for you all! Can't wait to see the pics and read it all.
Godspeed! M
Yay!! Praying for a very safe trip and easy transition. :)
We are SO praying and cannot WAIT to see Baby M in your arms!!!
I am so excited for you. I will keep you in my prayers!
I cannot wait to see Mercy in your arms!!! Praying for safe, smooth travels!
I'm so excited!!
I'm so excited for you!!! I can't wait to hear all about it. :)
Praying for HIS divine peace, comfort, and protection.
Have a safe journey. Can't wait to see pics of you holding M!
Yay Laura!!!! What sweetness. Thank you for sharing.
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