Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
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.
41 comments:
so. incredibly. sweet.
At every frame, I said 'That is such a cute picture, that is such a cute picture' until my voice got louder and louder and I pretty much spontaneously combusted by the end.
Wow! That is just adorable!!!!
SO sweet.
I love these! That fifth one is my favorite. There is an Ad campaign out here now that has billboards saying,"Take time to be a dad today." I think that photo would be perfect for it. So cute!!!!
Here is a link...
http://www.fatherhood.gov/media/print/index.cfm
Your photos are better.
I echo Mama Dog.
Just looking at it again. And crying.
Quite possibly your best post.
Utterly precious! :)
You know those proverbs that say something like, "there are three things too mysterious, nay, four things that are difficult to understand"? I think one of them could be the way of a tender daddy with his little girl. Watching my husband with our daughter has been an endearing process... and it seems the same in your house too. :)
I made Ryan look at each photo blown up big. We both agree the cuteness and sweetness level just made our day.
Nothing cuter!
That very well may be the most sweet post I've seen in a while!
Hey...we're going to Ethiopian heritage day at our agency this weekend...want to go?
Wow...so tender and so artistic--amazing pics.
I, like Lori, keep coming back. Love this post!
I've been scrolling through for the last 10 minutes...crying. What sweetness!
I love love love love it.
so special. thanks for sharing...blessings,C.
Oh! I am gooey and melting all over. What a frabjous post! I LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT!!!
My favorite photo/story/board. Ever. Just toooooo sweet and adorable. Precious and wonderful. Thank you. M
OH!!! I love this. Ultimate cuteness. She's such a doll.
Wow! What a precious slice of life! So much to be thankful for!
I would give anything to have a photo montage of me with my dad at that age or any age. What a treasure you have created for little Ru.
Seriously, those are the sweetest pictures!
That is so sweet Jana.
I just wanted to let you know that I have been blessed by your post. I saw this a few hours after talking with some friends about the security of our Father's arms. I know that I do not trust my Daddy as I should. These pictures have been playing over and over in my mind. I want to be this little girl watching and waiting for my Daddy. I want to be this little girl running with abandon into my Daddy's arms.
so so sweet.
Jana, this is so touching. I love it. Beautiful. The 24th was my dads birthday so it was extra special and moving for me.
That is beautiful. My fave is also the fifth picture. Love, love, love it.
It was great meeting you and Ruthie today. She's even cuter in person.
Ah, that is so special and I'm sure daddy anticipates coming hpme just as much as she does.
That is the sweetest thing I have seen in a long time! Precious.
Oh my goodness, these are beautiful pictures. LOVE them!
Sweet baby! Jana, every day or two I check in to see if you've posted...and usually I am sad when there is no new picture of Ruthie. But I have to say, these days, I just look at the latest post again, and smile. It is perhaps the most precious series of pictures EVER! Such joy!
Hugs...Nancy
This is absolutely the coolest sequence of photos ever. I'm going to go get a kleenex to wipe my teary eyes now!
I keep coming back to these photos...and passing them on to all my friends. I just can't wait to have the opportunity to take pics like these of my kids waiting on daddy (soon we hope!)
ps--congrats on the Big Move! Please keep blogging from ET!
Just received the email from Gladney. Wow! How wonderful for your family. We are so excited for you and the adventures that await. So thankful for your passion for children and Ethiopia! Blessings to you in this time of transition!
Jana,
Just read Scott's email. Congratulations! I am thrilled for you guys. Keep us posted.
Ryane
I also just received the email and am so excited for you guys. We will be praying for you and your family and can't wait to hear more!!
Jana and Michael,
Congratulations on your new positions in Ethiopia. I'm so excited and happy for you! No, really happy and excited for you!!! This is just SO awesome! Blessings to all of you!
Renee
My heart is full seeing this.
This is one of the sweetest post I’ve ever seen. love it!
Post a Comment