I told her so. Erin left town yesterday to go to Hot Springs to see her parents and grandmother for a few days. Before she left, I told her that we would get the referral this week and we wouldn't be together for it.
At 4 pm today, Jessica from Gladney called and told me that she had our referral, but that she hadn't been able to get a hold of Erin. My heart was about to pound out of my chest as I tried over and over again to get her to answer. I called her cell, her parents house, her parents cell phones, her grandmother, her brothers (they don't even live there, so I am still not sure why I called them.) 15 minutes later, Erin called me back. That was THE LONGEST 15 minutes ever. I later told Erin that it was almost like getting to tell her we were pregnant, something a man never gets the opportunity to do.
I went to my office, and all of the people that work in the worship ministry office came in to be a part of the moment with me. Erin went to her parent's computer with the kids.
He is absolutely adorable. He is pretty pudgy, with big eyes and a cute smile. His name means "The work of God the Father." He is 5 months old, 30 inches long, and 15.5 pounds.
He couldn't be any more perfect.
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October 22 - Requested application from Gladney
November 1 - Mailed I-600A to CIS
November 1 - Mailed first half of the application to Gladney
November 3 - Contacted KBS Dossiers about handling authentication
November 7 - Mailed completed application to Gladney
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Background Check received
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to KBS for our dossier
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January 26 - FBI Letter of
Procedure arrived
(The last piece of paper)
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had all of our Dossier
documents in hand
January 30 - Dossier on
it’s way to DC. We are
on the wait list!
May 5 – Referral Day
August 4 – We have him!
November 1 - Mailed I-600A to CIS
November 1 - Mailed first half of the application to Gladney
November 3 - Contacted KBS Dossiers about handling authentication
November 7 - Mailed completed application to Gladney
November 7 - Mailed the first
round of dossier documents
to KBS Dossiers
November 26 - Mailed all but
four documents for the dossier
November 27 - Home Study
December 3 - CIS Fingerprinting
December 13 - Criminal
Background Check received
January 14- Approved by Gladney
January 14 - Home Study
mailed to CIS
January 17 - Mailed Home Study
to KBS for our dossier
January 19 - CIS Approval Letter arrived (I-171H)
January 26 - FBI Letter of
Procedure arrived
(The last piece of paper)
January 28 - Kate at KBS
had all of our Dossier
documents in hand
January 30 - Dossier on
it’s way to DC. We are
on the wait list!
May 5 – Referral Day
August 4 – We have him!
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28 comments:
We are so excited for you guys! He is beautiful! Can't wait to meet the little guy in person.
How exciting! Ben was out of town when we got the call too! How fun to be the man and tell her - we're having a boy! Normally, the girl gets to tell that fun news :)
Can't wait to see his sweet little face!
AAHHHHH!!!!! Congratulations!!!! SO happy for your family! Can't wait to see the new Kennedy!!!!
CONgratulations!!!!!!!!! It's always the best news ever!
Congratulations!
What a wonderful wonderful thing!!!!! :-)
Blessings,
Kristy
I am soooo happy for you guys! Hoping you get a quick court date!
I love it!!!
I cracked up at the detail that you called the brother ... who doesn't even live there. HA!
CONGRATS!
It's so amazing!!! It is like being pregnant and it is as equally AMAZING when they are in your arms for the first time! Biological and adoption... BOTH MIRACLES FROM GOD!
Excited for you!
This is so exciting! He is precious and beautiful and soon he'll be all yours! We love you guys and are so happy for you.
We are absolutely THRILLED for you guys!!! Go get him quick....I can't wait to get my hands on that cutie patootie!!!! :)
Congratulations!
We're a gladney family who came home 3 weeks ago with our baby boy. I may have pictures of your baby- I'd be happy to look! If you'd like, you can email me at rvzalbertson@gmail.com and I'll get the details from you.
Hooray! Have a fun time celebrating!
becca albertson
Congratulations! He is beautiful and what a sweet meaning to his name!!
By the way, what a sweet confirmation your boy's name is!
Hurray!!!!! Congrats you guys!!!!
Woo Hoo! He is so handsome. We are thrilled for you guys! Parker can't wait for his new friend to get here!!! I'm so glad that they will be so close in age. We love you Addis Y, already so much!!!
CONGRATS!!! I can't imagine how excited you are! Praise the Lord!
Congrats!!! We can't wait til he is officially yours and you can post a picture!!!
Congrats!!! Just saw the pictures taht Larry posted. What a doll baby!! Can't wait for you guys to get that little angel!
Congrats! We are very excited for you!
I would be happy to check and see if I have pictures of your little one. We were there in February. If you want to send me a picture I would be happy to look for you. Here is my email: breedlove75@hotmail.com
Amy
Congratulations! I was about to board a plane when my husband called me with the news of our referral call. It is kind of fun that he got to tell me - and same for you. And, our son's given name was the same (I'm thinking - has the same meaning at least) - isn't it such a beautiful meaning? Again - congratulations!!
CONGRATULATIONS! what wonderful news!!! so happy for you guys and i can't wait to see pictures! blessings!
WE are so happy for you guys. I have been checking everyday to see if yall got your referal! YAY! I know yall are just so happy! I want to see pictures. Everyone is saying how precious he is and I am not seeing any pictures!!
What great news!! Congratulations!! Lori
Hi there, Send me a pic of your babe ... I think I have some for you. robertsfamily@mlgc.com ~Shelly
I'm so excited for you guys. I hope your court date comes quickly!
Caedmon and Addis will get to be nursery buddies, I'm sure. And I hope he's here in time for Staff Retreat - that would be fun!
email me and I can see if we have pics of your little guy, we just traveled home. CONGRATS!!! ~Shelly robertsfamily@mlgc.com
we are so excited for you guys
YEAH! I'm a bit behind on my blog reading! SO happy for you! I love the meaning of his name. I think I know the Ethiopian name too, very cool! So happy for all of you.
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