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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.
Blog Archive
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2008
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December
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- The Ru is Silly.
- Ru meets Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Dawn, and her sweet cou...
- Brother meets the Ru.
- Hello! **edited
- Happy First Birthday Ruthie!!!
- Ethiopia is beautiful.
- Ruthie Dances to Luckenbach
- mishmash.
- Through a car window, darkly.
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- A few more each day......
- A few from Addis.
- Give Tom's Shoes this Christmas
- At the airport.
- a quick note.
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December
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12 comments:
Hi Jana,
I found your blog from Leah, who is a sweet friend of mine.
Thank you for sharing your journey! Your darling daughter is just beautiful.
We, too, are on a journey towards adoption. Ours is taking place locally though the foster care system.
It is so exciting to see God building families through adoption. Only HE would be able to bring children and parents together despite the thousands of miles that separate them.
Blessings on your growing family,
Beth
Jana each picture is so precious! Thanks for keeping us happy with more pictures of her sweet face. And glad to see that Coke in your hand!
love the pics. Ruthie has a new hair style in every picture...I love it! She's so darn cute!
How are you feeling?
I am loving all the pictures. She is so beautiful and I love that beautiful afternoon light!! and the coke.
Praying for you guys as you continue in this huge transition... not only Ethiopia to America, or from Michael & Jana to Mom & Dad... but from 2 to 3!
Praying for God's grace to you all, for His peace and joy for your hearts through these extra-special holidays, and for His kindness to you amidst all the "normal" stresses of life...
thinking of you guys!
She is such a cutie. I cannot wait until we see her in person at an upcoming Ethiopian families event! Keep those photos coming. So happy for you 3!!!
I love how you are two fisting it in one pic! :) I really do love seeing these each day.
The hair! The hair is so sweet!
Thanks for sharing the great pictures. Love them.
The Darlings
I really cannot wait to get my hands on this baby girl. I am dying to sit and listen to all the stories. Christmas cannot get here fast enough for me.
Isn't it great that no matter where you are, you can count on Coca Cola?
You're so beautiful Jana.
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