Today was a wonderful day!!!! Not only did we get our court date but it was also Sofanit's 10th birthday. Our court date is November 24th so we are still hopeful that we get to travel this year. Luckily I checked my email right before we left for dinner with friends who are also adopting from Ethiopia. I had a feeling about today and checked my phone constantly but had not been able to check my email all day. It turned out that we had a lot to celebrate!!!
It really made us feel good to get this news on the day we chose for Sofanit's birthday. That is a story in itself. In Ethiopia, a birthday is not important like it is here. Sofanit's birthday was unknown and we had to choose it. We chose October 10th as her birthday a couple of weeks ago before the courts opened up and now it turns out that we received our court date on her birthday. This adds a lot of significance to the date we chose and in the future it will always be a wonderful celebration. We had felt a little weird about picking a birthday and waited until the last minute possible to give our agency a date. Today it just feels perfect!!!
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Congrats to you too! Doesn't it feel like...wow, this is really happening! I want to start packing already :-)
Your story about Sofanit's birthday is precious. What a special thing to be able to share with her!
Congrats on your court date. You & Mary have the same one so hopefully you guys will get to travel together. Maybe you will be celebrating Christmas in Ethiopia. :) So excited for ya'll. It is a big step and only 6 weeks away. I pray that your 2 children stay healthy and that the time flies and that you pass court quickly. So happy for you. Enjoy the excitement of this weekend and what a great birthday gift :)
Congratulations!! It's wonderful news and we will keep you and the kids in our thoughts and prayers! Beth P.
That is such awesome news! Congratualtions!!!
I am so excited for you all! I think it is AMAZING how God works, by giving you your court date on the day you chose as your daughter's birthday. Can't wait to celebrate with you when you officially become the parents to two dear children!
Fantastic....and Happy Birthday to your whole new family! We are hoping for a swift 6 weeks.
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