Seeking a Sister: Joy in the Journey

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Joy in the Journey

We started this journey over two years ago now. God, put it on our hearts when our youngest was only six months old. I had no idea what this was going to look like. I had no idea that it would be such a long hard road. I had no clue all the lessons God was going to teach me through the process of adoption. It has been painful and stretching and awesome all at the same time.

Today, I am overwhelmed with thankfulness. This process has brought me to my knees over and over again. It has strengthened my trust and renewed my faith beyond my imagination. This journey has brought me closer to my husband and made me cherish my children even more. Through it all our friends have loved us, encouraged us, supported us, cheered with us, and cried with us. I am so blessed beyond measure! God is so good to me.

I was looking on Adopttogether this afternoon. I love seeing other families with a passion for orphan care. This journey is not easy, but there is comfort in knowing that God is in it every step of the way. I am just so thankful that He has set our family on this path, and I can't wait to see what He has ahead for us.

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AmberApril 25, 2012 at 12:14 PM
"joy in the journey" was my motto during our process! Can't wait until you see her face :)
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The RogersuzApril 25, 2012 at 12:39 PM
I love this and I cannot wait to see you precious little girl!!!! God is in this every step of the way! Love you!
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Our adoption time line

5/9/13 Held up medical because the clinic is out of TB shots.
4/3/13 Court day. We passed! We legally have a daughter.
3/29/13 Meetcha day! We meet our daughter for the first time. Amazing day!
3/27/13 Leave for Ethiopia
3/20/14 Court date assigned for April 3.
3/19/13 Court found our file, but power is out. Still no court date assigned.
3/14/13 The court loses our file.
3/8/13 MOWCYA date #3. Letter written no court date for travel yet.
2/18/13 MOWCYA court date #2. Comes and goes with no letter.
1/15/13 MOWCYA court date. Given negative letter due to MOWCYA error.
11/28/12 Recieve referral for a gorgeous 19 month old little girl after 22 weeks at #1!
7/12/12 ON DECK email from AWAA
7/12 #1 on the waitlist!
2/26/12 Reached #10 on the waitlist! Top Ten!
1/18/12 Renew Fingerprints for USCIS
11/19/11 One year waiting
12/19/10 One month wating...
11/19/10 DTE!!!!!!!
11/15/10 Dossier mailed to our agency.
11/12/10 I 171H arrives in the mail.
10/28/10 Go to Columbus for State Certification.
10/26/10 Go to the USCIS office to get finger printed.
10/2/10 Finger print appointments arrive in the mail.
9/20/10 Home study sent to USCIS.
9/17/10 Home study arrives in the mail.
9/14/10 CPS clearance finally finished. HOME STUDY COMPLETE!
8/26/10 Passports arrive
8/19/10 Final home study visit
7/31/10 Passports applied for!!!
7/28/10 Recieved notarized BCI&I clearance
7/14/10 New BCI&I clearance requested.
7/13/10 Home study safety audit and individual interviews.
7/12/10 Received BCI&I clearance...not notarized.
7/6/10 I600A application and check sent out.
6/29/10 Chick Fil A fundraiser in South Bend.
6/25/10 Parking lot sale fund raiser in South Bend. Raised $500
6/19/10 signed up for Hague training online.
6/12/10 BCI&I fingerprinting done. Faxed to receive a notarized copy for dossier.
6/10/10 Meet with Therese for joint interview. Home study visit #2 done.
5/21/10 Home study orientation with Therese. We really like her.
5/14/10 TB tests checked. Asher came back positive so we had a chest Xray done. He's good.
5/13/10 Dan and Abby doctor appointments.
5/12/10 kids get TB test
5/10/10 Home study fees sent in.
4/21/10 First installment fee sent in.
4/19/10 Application accepted! Approved for Ethiopia program.
4/7/10 Application sent in

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Joy in the Journey

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