Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Good News...And the BAD News!!

Well...Which one do you want first?? The Good or the BAD?? Well...I'll start with the good....How about that?

THE GOOD:
* 3 weeks ago this past Monday....I became the OFFICIAL Momma to this precious boy waiting on us in Ethiopia:

* 2 weeks ago TODAY...his birth certificate arrived and OH!! WHAT A SWEET CELEBRATION that was to see HIM with the same LAST NAME as ours!!! LOVED IT!!

* 1 week ago TODAY...we were submitted to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia for CLEARANCE to leave and pick up our precious son...HAPPY HAPPY DAY!

*Our agency is GREAT with communication and got back with us TODAY as soon as they heard word from the embassy....

THE BAD NEWS:

*It's a NO GO!!! :( OUR U.S. Embassy has requested some extra "stuff" before they'll ALLOW our guy into the good old U.S.A!! :(
* Yes, I'm bummed...cause I have NO IDEA how long it will take to GET WHAT THEY WANT!!

*This is VERY routine these days.... Every few cases they CALL an investigation on...We're NOT completely under investigation...just requiring a few extra steps to MAKE THEM HAPPY!!

*So, we WAIT SOME MORE!!! I completely trust and love our agency...they will give them what ever it is they want AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE!! Unfortunately the U.S. requires this sort of thing from ALL agencies ALL the time...so they are very use to this type of NO GO!!

*So....Please join us in PRAYING that this doesn't delay us THAT LONG!! This Momma's heart REALLY thought I was leaving this weekend...And, I would have been IF this hadn't come up...Several friends of mine got clearance..so they WILL be leaving this weekend...and MORE GOOD NEWS: They'll be able to love on our boy for us!!

**I refuse to "cry in my cheerios" (yet :)...Our adoption of sweet Wes has gone so smoothly and so quickly and easily so far...that I KNOW I'M BLESSED!! He's WORTH every road block...this just happens to be the FIRST one we've come across....So, as badly as I want him HOME...I'm trusting that God has a bigger plan here!! :) We are very blessed...We are very blessed...

**I'll keep yall updated as things progress...WE SO APPRECIATE YOUR PRAYERS FOR THIS TO BE RESOLVED QUICKLY!! :) Happy Thursday to you all, kj
at 6:32 AM

23 comments:

  1. marathonmommyApril 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    well, pish posh. that absolutely is not the news I know you were hoping to hear today. While we cannot know the reason for the delay, in God's hands there is a reason for everything. Who knows who you will share that trip with now? Or what you will be needed for here this upcoming weekend...but God's timing is perfect...hold on to that!!

    Praying for peace for you and protection and comfort for your baby boy.

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  2. Pixie's momApril 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Prayin' for ya, sister! You're at the end of the race! Keep your eye on the Prize! He is good, and it's all for His glory!

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  3. JessApril 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    In a weird way this was encouraging and put the right mindset in my head. We hit a bit of a snag last night and honestly it's the first snag we've hit so I should be grateful... BUT it's hard not to be discouraged. Praying that for you too this will just be a little hiccup. If you're interested to see how the Lord spoke to me last night, you can check out my blog post at http://overwhelmedbyhisgrace.blogspot.com/2011/04/he-is-with-us.html ----

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  4. RenaeApril 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    YUCK! Praying for a quick resolution to this!! Hang in there!:)

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  5. The SandersonsApril 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    We are praying WITH YOU!!! And TOTALLY BUMMED TOO!!! I SO WANTED TO TRAVEL W/ YOU!!! Praying, praying!!

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  6. LindaApril 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    saying a prayer for you right now Kristi.

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  7. JessicaApril 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    We received the same bummer new with our case that was also submitted last week. Hoping to be cleared next week to bring our 9 year old daughter home. Maybe we'll be traveling at the same time (sooner rather than later:)We already had to wait through a 5 week delay for our MOWA letter and I'm pretty much ready to get her home.

    Jessica

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  8. The Gutmans'April 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Praying for sooner than later!! Also praying for safe travels when you do get that call. Blessings!!!

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  9. JenniferApril 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Prayed for sweet Wes this morning and will continue to pray that your adoption process goes quickly and smoothly.

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  10. KimApril 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Praying hard that your sweet boy comes HOME as quickly as possible!!

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  11. his, mine and oursApril 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    soo bummed for you guys! :( will be praying for wes to be in your arms ASAP!!!

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  12. the_blissful_mommyApril 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Kristi~ aw, MAN. Sheesh. Seems the Lord has someone who needs you while you are either here waiting or there while you are travelling. He wastes NOTHING. We will be waiting with you and PRAYing you get that all-important call from Immigration SOON. All love to you. xoxo Esty

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  13. RachelApril 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Praying for you! Lots of good news though and it sounds like sweet Wes will be getting plenty of love in the mean time. =)

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  14. AlisonApril 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Will be praying that they get the paperwork needed, and that ya'll can bring Wes home SUPER SOON!!!

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  15. Mama MimiApril 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Hoping its SO so so soon!

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  16. Bonnie NieuwstratenApril 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to have any delays in your adoption, especially at this point. I have a friend who is adopting a sibling group of 3 and passed court and is now having this same delay. Praying that this will resolve quickly!!

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  17. EBApril 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh no, that stinks! Praying you get to travel really, really soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. LaurenApril 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    well poo. :( I'm praying for you!! Hopefully you'll be on a plane to get little Wes very very soon!!

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  19. missyApril 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    so sad that you will be held up. but i am thankful for your attitude of thankfulness in the midst of it.

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  20. Tina SmithApril 28, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Many Prayers going up and no doubt God has an awesome plan orchestrated already! I will be watching for more Great news coming soon!

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  21. JulieApril 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Praying you get great news very soon! I know you want your lil man home! He is sooo tiny...and couldn't be any cuter!!!

    Hoping with you!!!

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  22. Valerie HulshofApril 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Praying for you guys and for quick clearance to go bring that sweet baby home.

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  23. KimApril 28, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Shoot!
    Praying from Hong Kong that he is in your arms SOON!
    Love & Blessings,
    Kim

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Thank you for your kind words!!

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