After 2 1/2 years, we finally have our referrals...yes, I said referrals. We only expected one, but God is placing us with 2 beautiful boys. Micah is just over 1 and Kai is only 1 month old. They aren't blood brothers. We have a lot of information on Micah, who was left at the orphanage by his mother at 9 months. But we don't have any information on the baby, he was abandoned at birth.
We will be traveling sometime in January to sign the court papers (we can then post photos), come home, then return to Ethiopia 3 weeks later to pick them up! I can't wait! A bit nervous too...I don't have anything ready, let alone have 2 of everything!
Thank you to all of you who have purchased my books and have made this dream possible! Without all of you, we wouldn't be able to do this. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
What a fantastic post! God's plan is always so different from our own -- congrats on your two boys!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Maria! I am so glad our little book club could support you in this wonderful endeavor. May God continue to bless you and your expanding family! - Erin Lisle
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ReplyDeletei discovered your blog and have been checking in daily for just a few months now - i am totally obsessed!! but honestly, i didnt even know about your pursuit to adopt - that is so awesome - you obviously have two very lucky (and hopefully hungry) children coming into your life!! i will definitely be purchasing some of your cookbooks and hoping that the small contribution will continue to help you in your quest! best wishes!
That is wonderful--congratulations! I had no idea when I bought your books that it would supporting adoption, and now I'm EXTRA glad I did (oh, and for the books too, of course). :-)
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I have been anxiously awaiting this post! Congratulations! That is so wonderful. I can not wait to see photos of your precious sons :)
ReplyDeleteAwe, that is wonderful news..best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing!! Wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteThat is great! God is good! We are an adoptive family also!
ReplyDeleteIts amazing isnt it!
Can I ask what agency you used?
Thanks so much everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteWe used a small agency called Adoption Avenues in Oregon.
wow, amazing! So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteMaria, that is amazing! God is so good. I am very happy for you and your husband. You will both have a ready-made family all at once. I also have two sons - well, they are grown now. With such a small age difference, your sons should grow up being good friends. That's always a bonus.
ReplyDeleteYou are very organized and I don't doubt you'll be a great mother. I adopted a doggie recently, and although it is not remotely the same, I love on him even more, because I know he was love-deprived. You'll probably find that as well.
Congratulations and blessings!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I am so very happy for you. What a blessing you are to them and they are to you. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Very exciting news!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your hubby!! My heart is bursting with joy for you. I can't wait to see photos!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for you!
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