Most of the time, an article with that kind of title would
not be met with a lot of cheering.
Today, however, it is a different story!
After years of waiting for a child, through 17 months of
waiting for the girls, and 2 ½ months after accepting the referral of a
boy. We FINALLY, FINALLY, have a court
date.
Hilary and I are excited to announce that we are going to
ETHIOPIA!!!
We are doing, what many in the Ethiopian Adoption world
would be called the “Long Stay”. We will
be travelling during the middle of May for the court date, and will return
whenever we can get the citizenship paperwork completed. This means that we will take custody of our son,
shortly after the court date, and work on the bonding as a little family of 3.
Even though Hilary has everything planned to a T (at least
the packing), there is much to do, and only 3 weeks to get it all done. Please pray for us as we make the necessary
arrangements, get things done, as well as mentally prepare ourselves for this
life changing journey. I believe the
tough arrangements have already been made.
Zeke has a home while we are gone, and we have someone to live at our
place. Here’s hoping everything else can
fall into place as we keep preparing.
We thank you all for your prayers and support. We were overwhelmed by the support we have
been shown thus far. An overwhelming
stat from today was the fact that we received over 80 “likes”, and over 30
comments on my facebook page announcing this court date. We feel the support.
So hang on to this ride.
This blog is about to get more interesting! J
Yahoo!!! I am so excited for you guys as you start the LAST part of the long journey!!!!!
ReplyDeleteClaire
So excited to hear more updates ;) Praying for the nerves, arrangements, and all the new things. Don't worry, I think God will already be there when you arrive!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! So excited for you! May you feel God's peace as you plan for this next step in your journey. His timing is perfect. Thoughts and prayers as you prepare to meet your son!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm not much of a f/book commenter but you know I'm with you alllll of the way. I couldn't be more thrilled and I can hardly wait to meet your little guy! ANd yes, of course we'll continue to pray...you're never far from our hearts/prayers.
ReplyDeleteBLessings and hugs, with much joy in our hearts for you!!
Ruth (for Geoff and the kids, who are dying to meet Eil and who cheered yesterday when I told them that you guys are finally heading to Ethiopia)
So exciting! God already knows everything you will encounter and he's been preparing your hearts and minds. Sierra's looking forward to playing with Eli at the next Dueck gathering. :)
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO! We're all OVER THE MOON with excitement around here. The kids can hardly wait to meet their new cousin and the love is certainly flowing already. There will be NO LACK of that in that little guy's life. I can hardly believe it's actually happening...we've all been on hold SO LONG...and now it's FINALLY moving forward. It's such amazing news! Love you both.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you guys!!!! What an amazing trip you are planning right now. Many blessings to you all as you begin this new chapter!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo!!!!! A huge congratulations in your exciting news!! I'm so happy and excited for you. If I can offer one piece of advice:)...buy an Ergo carrier. If you can find one used great but even at their crazy expensive new price you won't regret it;). We used ours all.the.time there for babies and our almost 5 year old. Have fun!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's about time!! So excited for you guys!! Get ready because you are about to go on a trip of a lifetime! Enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteMarie