We meet with the Colombian government officials today at 1:30 to see if we can get full custody of the kids and start the adoption process. Please pray!
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The essence of cuteness
Alex 5 Erika 3 Sebastian 4 Luisa 2
at a shower for us at Damon and Tamara's house.
The essence of cuteness
Alex 5 Erika 3 Sebastian 4 Luisa 2
...and the two shall become...........six!
The most amazing phone call that we ever received came on September 11, 2007. Our social worker in Overland Park, KS had a conference call with Rena in Salina, KS and myself, Nate, in Kansas City, MO, about four siblings in Bogota, Colombia, South America. We got a referral that ended our deferred hope.
It had to be a God-thing; I think it happened inside of five seconds. We looked at their picture and they went from being strangers to being the most beautiful children in the world! They immediately stole our hearts! We were hooked for life. We were theirs and they were ours. What seemed like countless hours of preparation and years of prayer became flesh and fabric.
From Start to Gotcha Day!
- October 16,2007 - We met our children!!!
- October 13, 2007 - Flew to Bogota', Colombia
- September 13, 2007 - Submitted our letter of acceptance
- September 11, 2007 - "WE GOT THE CALL!!!"
- July and August - waiting on the call for the "official" referral
- June 15, 2006 - Dossier sent to ICBF (Colombia's Child Welfare Bureau)
- May 29, 2007 - Dossier sent to Colombia for translation
- May 28, 2007 - Dossier sent in to agency for approval
- May 23, 2007 - Paperwork apostilled in Topeka, Kansas
- May 21, 2007 - Received I171H (International Adoption Approval through INS)
- May 11, 2007 - Received "unofficial" referral of 4 children, ages 5,3,2,1, from the Bogota Region
- April 16, 2007 - INS Fingerprints and I600A Application sent off.
- April 12, 2007 - Home Study and Home Visits Finished
- February 20, 2007 - Application Approved and had our first meeting with our social worker
- December 17, 2006 - First informational meeting with CHI
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- This morning Jaun guided us thru the Salt Cathedra...
- We got to video conference with both Rena's parent...
- Erika's birthday party
- Today the priorities finally got straight. I got ...
- Seeing the town
- Tonite's log
- More footage
- Sebastian laugh
- Mamacita
- Out and about
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- Did you know?
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- It was the best of times...
- The amazement continues
- Fun day
- Some pictures
- Well..........It's a new life!
- One...Happy Family
- Two...families to become one by God's design
- Three...three boys and three girls in this new family
- Four...Precious Children!
- Five...What would go good here? I dunno.
- Six...The new number of our family
- Eight...More Hands in the Family
- Nine...Days to Destiny
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at a shower for us at Damon and Tamara's house.
Pigeons at the square
7 comments:
Jumpy things? That is so cool!
I love how you're each holding two kids... but what a workout!
You Rock! =)
Rena and Nate,
We will be praying...I am sure you will have no problems with ICBF...it's taking them to the embassy where we had struggles...the waiting was terrible...we will be praying through ALL of that for ya'll...
You guys look like FABULOUS parents...congrats, again and again...they are beautiful!
Wendi, CHI Mami of 3 Colombian Jewels in MS
you guys look like you are having the time of your life. my cousins look very much at home. A picture tells a 100000 words. can't wait to all are home. I will pray for my familia, VIA CON DIOS, Amy G.
Rena,
This is one of neatest things I've ever seen. You are so amazing. I hope you have no trouble with the adoption. I can't believe you met their government. Let them know Turner has made it to Columbia!!
What a proud moment! Go girl.
I know everything won't be easy, we are behind you!!
Again I'm sending you warm wishes from Turner!!
I hope everything goes well! :)
Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Duewel!!!
My prayers are always with you! but i'll make sure i pray extra good tonight, ok? even thought u guys probably already saw them cuz I'm kinda late, but that's ok right?
Anyways..... I'm so excited about meeting them! Thay can call me Tia Chito. By the way, I forgot to announce the birth of my new nephew: Anthony Isaiah Carrillo-Hernandez. Yea, he's an adorable little thing.
And yea.... the pics are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO incredibley CUTE!!!!
I'm so happy, these blogs are honestly like the hi-lites of my day! Thanks you guys!
Lot's of love
Your attentive reader,
Krystal Valdez
Besos!
We just can't go to bed without getting our Daily Duewell Dose.I hope everyting went well today.
We love reading stories about what the kids are doing. I need to thank Nate for teaching Lauren one more Spanish word that I have to listen for in public. Her and Phil were laughing so hard at that story that she tooted. Laughter and shouts of ooh...pao ensued for a long time.
I shared your blog at the coaches meeting. Everyone said it looks like you're having the time of your life. Things are chugging along here. I sent an e-mail to Rean's school address in case she wants to get an update. My advice is forget about school and work though.
We're still praying and keeping you all in our thoughts.
GRR
Rena and Nate, you are in our prayers daily. Thanks again for keeping us all updated. How great is it being a mami and papi? Words just can't express, but the photos are doing a great job...smile.
Beth (CHI family member)
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