Tagged by Meredith and Shasta:
1. I just finished reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The writing wasn't so good, but I loved the story.
2. I am a little compulsive about simplicity. (Example: I go on a closet-cleaning rampage every so often, getting rid of clothing and shoes. Generally I then realize I went a little overboard and have almost nothing to wear.) There are two reasons for this: 1. I am interested in simplicity as a spiritual discipline, and 2. I am totally ADD and lots of stuff and activity really overwhelms me.
3. This week I hope to buy a croquet set and have friends over for a game on the lawn.
4. For a couple of years I lived in a neighborhood with one of the highest juvenile crime rates in the country. Some of my most valued memories are from that time period.
5. I think reading and traveling are my two favorite leisure activities.
6. I would love to live in NYC someday.
7. Being a follower of Jesus is my most important identifier.
8. I am thrilled and terrified about becoming a mother.
9. My husband is my closest friend and I miss him terribly when we don't see each other because of busy schedules, etc.
10. Regarding my faith in Jesus, I am like the father in the book of Mark: "I believe, help my unbelief!
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our journey to our sweet daughter.
About Me
- Jana
- Michael and I arrived home with our dear Ethiopian daughter, Ruthie Tagesech, on December 3rd, 2008. We are now preparing to move to Addis Ababa in August 2009. Thanks for stopping by.
Michael, Jana, and Ruthie Tagesech
Adoption Timeline:
- 12/3/08 Arrived home with sweet Ruthie!!!
- 11/3/08 Court Date--we passed!
- 8/26/08 REFERRAL
- 2/5/08 Officially Waitlisted!
- 1/23/08 Overnighted I-171h to Kate
- 1/22/08 CIS Approval!
- 12/12/07 Fingerprinted at Immigration Office
- 11/14/07 FBI Clearance Received
- 11/9/07 Homestudy sent to CIS!
- 11/8/07 Hurray! Officially Approved by Gladney!
- 11/1/07 Last Document to Gladney!
- 10/31/07 Fed-Exed Fingerprints to FBI
- 10/30/07 FBI Fingerprinting at County Jail!
- 10/9/07 Homestudy!!
- 9/28/07 Mailed App., part Tres
- 9/19/07 Mailed App., part 2
- 9/11/07 Sent inital documents, etc. to KBS Dossiers
- 9/10/07 Sent App. to Gladney--homestudy request put in.
- 7/25/07 Received I-600A Receipt from Immigration
- 7/18/07 Mailed I-600A to Homeland Security
- 7/13/07 Mailed yet another Pre-App along with App. fee.
- 7/12/07 Phone Orientation with Gladney
- 6/12/07 Mailed Pre-App to Gladney.
8 comments:
wonderul post, jana!
i love you.
i'm sad you and michael don't get more time together... you have such a sweet relationship. i sort of hope to be you one day :)
Thank you for sharing, Jana! That was a great post:)
Jana,
Your postings are always wonderful. But I had to laugh when I read your comment about buying a croquet set and playing on your lawn. My first thought was: "You can see your lawn?" Just when I thought winter was over (we've had over 120 inches of snow this winter), I woke up to see it snowing again! We have had 7 inches since dawn. I haven't seen my lawn since November. We still have 20 inches of base on our property. You're welcome to come over for some cross-country skiing!
What number are you now?
What a great post! Thanks so much for taking part in the game of tag. :)
Hey Girl! I'm sorry about your cold. That is so funny I never knew that about your closet cleaning...ummm what do you do with all the stuff, you know we almost wear the same shoe size.
I love you and I'd love see you soon.
Jana, you're a funny one --you have such a quiet and spiritual list of thoughts and then, suddenly, croquet!
I imagine you and Michael playing a crazy Alice-in-Wonderland kind of game on the lawn.
Good luck with the closets! It's endless, isn't it? I think it's in our biology, as toolmakers, to collect $#@#$@ on the remote chance it will be useful someday.
Chris
Love your list - thanks for sharing! I remember adoring A Tree Grows in Brooklyn many years ago. Maybe I'll pick it up again and see if the writing holds up. -Shasta
I want to play croquet with you! Bring it to the Fournets for some good fun:)
We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.
Hope you are feeling better.
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