Almost Home!

We received some great news this morning. The US Embassy has asked our agency to schedule a birth parent interview, which usually signals the end of the process. They are not asking for anything new in terms of paperwork so the birth mom interview should be our final step. Our agency is working on those arrangements and we can realistically again put a timeline to this process. We are anticipating having Mamush home around Thanksgiving....Praise the Lord!

Birthday

Today is Mamush's BIRTHday. According to his birth mom he is 5 years old today. I hope she is celebrating in her own way. I wonder if he knows it's his birthday? We had to change his birhday to july when the US embassy decided he was age 6 or 7 years old. We chose to change months so that he will be able to attend kindergarten when he has transitioned to being home. This day is very special to me. Mamush happy birthday. we love you so much.
Lacey

Kisses From Katie....Wow!

In the front door!

After 17 weeks of waiting after passing court in Ethiopia our file has successfully been submitted and initially accepted by the US Embassy. Not sure yet what else they will ask for moving forward, however, we are in the front door and once step closer to our son! Cherishing the small victories.....God is faithful and just!



One small step forward

On Wednesday we were told that our agency now has our much needed sibling document in hand.  Next step translation.  We would love for everyone to join us in prayer this week for a speedy and accurate translation, and that the US Embassy will accept our document next Wednesday October 5th. 

Mamush's new look.

We had heard a couple of weeks ago that Mamush had been to the eye doctor.  We have known since the beginning of this process that Mamush would need medical follow up on his eyes. The glasses look a little big but I bet he's stoked to see things more clearly. Miss Him!