Well, we are so excited to announce wepassed court on April 16th, and did indeed make the appointment list for May 14th. Basically, this appointment is at the U.S. embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. There, we arrive with Abeni and she is issued a visa to return to the U.S. as our daughter.
So, we are leaving this Saturday, the 9th, for the Bay Area. We will fly out of San Francisco International on Sunday - returning on May 19th. Upon our arrival, we will be driven to a guest house especially for adoptive families. Our little room will even contain a crib and has a playroom and garden. And then - the Ethiopian director of our adoption agency will bring Abeni to us. Can you imagine? I cannot.
I am just a mess of emotions. I am thrilled to finally meet my daughter and for Martin and I to have some uninterrupted time with her. I cannot WAIT to be in ethiopia as I have wanted to see and soak in Africa for more years than I can count. I am absolutely grief-stricken to be away from my Bella for a week and already can barely even say that without breaking down. I went to Target today to get Bella a couple "surprises" to open while we are gone and I was just crying the entire time! Man.
But mostly, I am just so grateful. I am so grateful to God for allowing us this precious gift. I am so grateful that althought this road to growing our family has taken nine years and although we have suffered great, tangible loss twice along the way, we would NOT change the outcome for one millisecond.
Our family is a little piece of heaven on earth. :)
2 comments:
How blessed are you, Kubas! I am so happy for you and your family. What a blessing for little Abeni to have parents so devoted and loving to her care and well being. What a special gift it is to a child to have parents willing to sacrifice and suffer so much to secure an adoption, a hand picking by GOD Himself to unite child to parents. Oh, happy days!
I am so very excited for your family! Can't wait to see the picture of you and your sweet daughter! Will be praying for God's peace on you, your husband, Bella and Abeni. Praying for His grace to surround you and cause this trip to go smoother than you can imagine. BLESSINGS!
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