Our No-Longer-Empty Chair!: Travel Clearance!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Travel Clearance!

We received an email from the US Embassy in Addis Ababa this morning telling us that our case has been approved and we can schedule an interview. So, now we wait to hear from our agency (they open in 13 minutes) about travel dates. We are REALLY hoping to have our interview date on May 23rd so that we can travel with someone from our first travel group. It is also really soon, but not too soon!!

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Christy.May 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Wohooooo!! SO much sooner than you were thinking!! Awesome!!
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CamiMay 11, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations!!! Such awesome news....
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GeorgeMay 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Congratulations to you guys!!!
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Donna Nelson
Jodi Snyder
Moore's Karate
Old Town Pizzeria
Hayley's Hands
Cornerstone Tees
Joe the Crow
Jay Reed
Light of the Valley
St. Andrews Lutheran of Stockton
First Baptist of Elk Grove
The Kalous Family
Genny Drouin
The Marino Family
Stacey Luna
The Jones Family
The McClain Family
Samu & DJ Jay
The Pitchers
Marjorie Nelson
Colleen Lancaster
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Kinkos
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Hilda Ramirez
Dan & Miriam Deuel (and kiddos)
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Our Adoption timeline:

01/22/10: Hope for Haiti Now telethon
01/29/10: Step Into Africa at FBC
02/04/10: He said YES!
03/09/10: Application submitted to Holt International
03/18/10: Application Approved!
04/16/10: Home study paperwork done!
04/25/10: Modules I-III complete!
05/01/10: First Home Study Visit
05/05/10: Second Home Study Visit
05/15/10: Home Study to Holt Sac office
05/19/10: Home Study to Holt ET program in OR
05/29/10: Approved home study in our hands!
06/01/10: Mailed I-600A
06/03/10: Mommy's passport arrived!
06/07/10: I-600A received in Texas
06/11/10: Modules IV & V complete!
06/16/10: Daddy's passport arrived! Dossier sent to Holt!
06/18/10: Dossier received by Holt
06/30/10: USCIS Fingerprinting
07/01/10: #32 on wait list
07/14/10: Dossier received in Ethiopia
07/26/10: Rec'd I-171H
08/03/10: Unofficially #30 on wait list
08/05/10: Mailed Show Hope packet
08/16/10: #19 on wait list!
09/07/10: #16 on wait list!
09/24/10: Unofficially #13 on wait list
10/09/10: Shopping Extravaganza
10/11/10: #12 on wait list!
10/13/10: Unofficially #10 on wait list
10/14/10: Unofficially #8 on wait list
10/15/10: Unofficially #7 on wait list
10/25/10: Unofficially #4 on wait list
11/29/10: REFERRAL DAY!! He's a Boy!!
01/03/11: Submitted to court!
02/08/11: Rec'd court date for 3/14!!
02/08/11: Rec'd updated health report & pics
03/09/11: Leave for our 1st trip!
03/11/11: Arrive in Addis Ababa
03/12/11: Met our son for the 1st time!
03/14/11: Court date in Ethiopia
04/07/11: We've passed court!
05/03/11: Submitted to Embassy
05/11/11: Rec'd Embassy Clearance
05/16/11: Rec'd Travel Dates for Embassy Appt on 5/31/11.
05/26/11: Leave for 2nd trip
05/31/11: Embassy Appointment
06/04/11: Home with Ty!

GOD'S WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT (sent to us through our friends/family):

I can't explain the amazing peace that draped over me. So much so, I became a blubber bag(cried) and it took some time to get through it all. When I found out you were beginning this journey, I called all three prayer trees and set them in motion. After all the laughing, crying and reading, this is an amazing journey your undertaking. How can I help?

Anything.... just say the word.

My eyes are filled with tears, my heart is hopeful, and my mind is certain this is Gods calling. Remember it is Gods time and that he already knows who will fill your empty chair. I will pray for your family. I know the level of emotions and excitement I feel inside just reading your blog so I cannot imagine how you are. You have a beautiful family and any child will be blessed to become a part of it.

You are making me SMILE today!!! Can't wait to follow your incredible journey -- and believe me, it IS just that. You will be blessed beyond words!

I'm following your blog Traci, and even though I knew, it still gives me chills. You have a huge support system! I'm happy to be a part of that "system". Love you guys and look forward to watching you in this journey!! xxoo

I know God spoke to you, he put you in the hands and heart of those that could get your where you needed to be. I'm so happy for you all.

Just read your blog...amazing, honest, and brought tears to my eyes. I love that you guys have felt called to do this. Makes you truly realize that God's plans are not always what you would have planned or even considered. I wish you the best on this journey and look forward to reading you blog...

Our best friends are about to embark on a wonderful journey. God has called them to adopt a child from ethiopia, and total costs will run about $25k. Check out their website, and if anyone feels led to donate, let me know.

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Travel Clearance!

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