Ethiopia Bound Expats: Weeping is cast for the night...

Saturday, October 17, 2009

But Joy (or something related to it) comes in the morning.

CAL said...: haven't looked at blogs in a while...so sorry to hear about your little one's passing. you all have been through so much. asking for joy and strength.; October 19, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Anderson Crew said...: praying....so sorry!; October 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Carrie said...: Guys, we are so sorry. I cannot imagine the hurt and frustration you are all feeling. We will continue to pray for your family and for perseverance and for wisdom as you continue in the waiting process.; October 25, 2009 at 4:21 AM

Timeline of our Adoption

October 13--Courts re-open
Sept. 30--Baby Abrehet dies
September--Courts closed. Waiting.
August 11--Officially accept referral
July 20--Homestudy Ammendment
July 15--first hear about Baby Girl and see first pics
June--Receive 171-H in the mail
May 12--Dossier in Ethiopia
May 1--Fingerprints processed
April 24--File I-600a/FBI Fingerprints
April 22--Homestudy finished/sent to IAG
March 24-25--Homestudy Visits
Febrary 18--Pick up Chinese clearance
February 14--Doctor Approval
February 13--Contract and various Dossier documents sent via DHL to Agency
February 11--Chinese Criminal Clearance
February 3--Big scary binder arrives, along with great book! (There is no Me Without You)
January 13--Contact from agency--they're processing our application! Big scary binder sent to China
January 12-Fill in application for social worker
January 10--Speak with case worker; Decide on agency; Apply to agency; Set date for homestudy (March 24-26)

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