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I get a lot of questions on how the adoption is going, so I wanted to keep you all up to date. As of April 15th, our paperwork has been in Ethiopia (our official start date was September 1st 2008!)
So now, we just wait for God to place us with a child. When Craig lost his job and we were devastated about waiting even longer, my mom said to me, "Oh, Maria, she just wasn't born yet." What a cool mom. Whenever I get anxious about the wait, I just think of those comforting thoughts.
We hope that it will be this August (or sooner:). In 2008, families that worked with our agency were getting referrals in 24 hours! Can you imagine! As for 2010, the average wait for a referral is 4 months.
So THANK YOU everyone for supporting this adoption with the books and cookbooks. The proceeds go towards this adoption and I can't explain my gratitude in words. You all have made this possible!
Thank You
Maria and Craig
PHOTOS:
-Craig filling out a pile of paperwork back in Sept. 2008
-A "surprise" baby shower that my family did for us...that was the best Christmas ever
-O'Hana, our puppy, who helped us smile through the tough times:)
- "gotcha" Day
I can't believe it has officially been 1 year since bringing the boys home. I can truly say that these boys were meant for us! Our story has so many bumps along the way that there was a time when Craig and I thought we were never meant...
- Micah And Kai Are Home
We are finally home! My baby boys are such a joy to me! Thank you for all your prayers and support! Here is Kai enjoying some of mommy's healthy foods. He loves my "Faux" Oatmeal for breakfast with coconut flour. They fed him a rice cereal at the...
- Adoption: First Video Of Our Family
I have been waiting for years to experience this moment. All of my dreams lately have been consumed by my boys. Craig and I made the trip to Ethiopia on May 16th. We are back (with the flu!...the boys were sick, but still so sweet!) My favorite parts...
- Adoption Update!!!
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...
- Lifebridge Health Offers Unusual And Exciting Benefits
LifeBridge Health offers its employees a wide range of benefits. These include an adoption benefit, providing cash reimbursement for legal and adoption expenses. Another benefit is phased-in retirement, which allows employees over the age of 60 to step...
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Adoption Update
I get a lot of questions on how the adoption is going, so I wanted to keep you all up to date. As of April 15th, our paperwork has been in Ethiopia (our official start date was September 1st 2008!)
So now, we just wait for God to place us with a child. When Craig lost his job and we were devastated about waiting even longer, my mom said to me, "Oh, Maria, she just wasn't born yet." What a cool mom. Whenever I get anxious about the wait, I just think of those comforting thoughts.
We hope that it will be this August (or sooner:). In 2008, families that worked with our agency were getting referrals in 24 hours! Can you imagine! As for 2010, the average wait for a referral is 4 months.
So THANK YOU everyone for supporting this adoption with the books and cookbooks. The proceeds go towards this adoption and I can't explain my gratitude in words. You all have made this possible!
Thank You
Maria and Craig
PHOTOS:
-Craig filling out a pile of paperwork back in Sept. 2008
-A "surprise" baby shower that my family did for us...that was the best Christmas ever
-O'Hana, our puppy, who helped us smile through the tough times:)
- "gotcha" Day
I can't believe it has officially been 1 year since bringing the boys home. I can truly say that these boys were meant for us! Our story has so many bumps along the way that there was a time when Craig and I thought we were never meant...
- Micah And Kai Are Home
We are finally home! My baby boys are such a joy to me! Thank you for all your prayers and support! Here is Kai enjoying some of mommy's healthy foods. He loves my "Faux" Oatmeal for breakfast with coconut flour. They fed him a rice cereal at the...
- Adoption: First Video Of Our Family
I have been waiting for years to experience this moment. All of my dreams lately have been consumed by my boys. Craig and I made the trip to Ethiopia on May 16th. We are back (with the flu!...the boys were sick, but still so sweet!) My favorite parts...
- Adoption Update!!!
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...
- Lifebridge Health Offers Unusual And Exciting Benefits
LifeBridge Health offers its employees a wide range of benefits. These include an adoption benefit, providing cash reimbursement for legal and adoption expenses. Another benefit is phased-in retirement, which allows employees over the age of 60 to step...