Pride Takes on New Meaning

Was anyone else glued to the Olympics like we were? Sure we cheered on all of the Americans...who could've predicted some of the swimming events, or even the gymnastics. However, we felt a little different sense of pride for another country! How awesome was it to watch and cheer for another beloved country! We took great pride in watching the long distance runners from Ethiopia perform during the Olympics, knowing they absolutely represented a part of our family. Amazing the different perspectives that are constantly challenged, and changed...

It's also hard for us to imagine just how close we are to a referral: to be able to put a face, history, and name in the place of imagination. Parenthood continues its' creep towards us, sometimes with quiet quickness. The window, has certainly arrived, and it sure seems larger than imagined. What joy, what emotion, what a rollercoaster...and yet we find ourselves in a similar position: patiently waiting, fervently praying, and finding support in the most unpredictable places....

The window

Today we are officially in the window to receive a referral! Very exciting! I wish I had time to write more but were so busy and have been so busy this is all I have time to write!

One week away

We are to the 2 mo. 3 week point in waiting for our referral! One more week and we are officially in the window! I am trying to stay hopeful but I don't think we'll get our referral for a few months still. According to Graces FBI list there are still people from Feb. waiting so I am not going to have any expectations. We are excited to be close to the window and can't wait to see our baby for the first time whenever it may be!

Check it out

Our Tragedy and God's love for orphans by Steven Curtis Chapman

What a day

Wow what a sappy (sad and happy) day. The Ethiopian courts closed and a lot of families had court dates and waited to hear the outcomes of their adoptions. I didn't have to go to work today but did b/c my computer wouldn't open anybodies blog. Got to love dial up. Oh well at least I could go into work... anyway it was a mix of emotions as I waited to see the outcomes of court. A lot of families made it through but a few didn't. Most of who didn't were waiting to bring an older child home. It was so hard to see them not get approved as they have done so much to get things ready for an approval. I also know its so important for the older children to know that they have a forever family. My heart goes out to you who are in this situation. I can't tell you how sad I am for you and how much I wanted to see you get through. I hope that the days fly by until you get to your next court date. I know that you must be hurting so much right now and pray that God comforts you and your families.

On the flip side I am so excited b/c a lot of people who did get through court have been through a lot and its great to hear that they now will have their babies. I can't wait to hear about your trips and see more pictures. Congratulations!

So I guess in the adoption blog world it was a sappy day.

TEN

Only two more weeks to go before we are officially in our window! :) Today marks 10 weeks on the waiting list!