We are now in Branson with the kids and Rena's parents. Later we will go to Silver Dollar City.
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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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at a shower for us at Damon and Tamara's house.
Pigeons at the square
8 comments:
Wow! You all are non stop! I can't believe you're in Branson already... I bet the kids are going to love it! Have fun!
geez. you guys are a bounch of busy bees! you will have to bring the kids over or mom and i will have to come over. cant believe they are here already :) can't wait to meet them :) bueno nochas
Well, I waited as long as I possibly could and finally tried calling today. Now I know why there was no answer. Hope you're having a great time. Catch up soon.
GRR
I have resisted the temptation to call since last Saturday's posting-now you're not even home to call! You really have to stay home long enough for some of us to get to see you. Remember, you have the kids forever...you don't have to do everything with them in a short time! :) Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Can't wait for Parker to meet your new additions!!! Give me a call sometime!!
Missing your posts...look forward to hearing how the journey continues...
Many Smiles, Wendi
Sounds like a fun weekend for everyone.
I know you are still taking pics. Can't wait to see them!!!
Hang in there guys!! You are doing a great job with all those little ones!!! YEAHHH!!!
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