NEIL &DEBBIE&HOLLY&GRACIE'S ADOPTION STORY

Gracie got her pictures back from school the other day. They are so beautiful. My little girl is sure growing up WAY to fast.

My Adoption Timeline

travel?????
visas?????
Feb.24/10-#2 court date
Feb.13/10- court date in Ethiopia
Nov.20/09- filed for a court date in Ethiopia
Sept.16/09- sent away papers and fees ($8450usd&$1500)
Sept. 16/09- signed acceptance papers
Sept. 8/09- got our referral. We have a 3 year old son and a 6 year old daughter.
June 9/08- dossier arrived in Ethiopia. Officially on the waitig list for 1 child under 18 months or 2 children from 0-5years
June 9/08- recieved travel package
May 29/08-dossier to Ethiopian Embassy
May 1/08- documents to foregin affairs
April 30/08-signing of dossier documents and sent away fees ($2250 & 2500)
Feb.25/08-completed CAFAC work book.
Feb. 20/08- last homestudy visit($350)
Feb.11/08-appointment with National Bank for adoption loan. Bank rejected our application
Feb.3/08- home study visit #3
Jan.18/08- got phisicals and blood work done
Jan.13/08- home study visit #2
Jan.12/08- got passport photos at Wal-Mart ($75)
Jan.9/08-picked up passport applications
Jan.6/08- homestudy visit resceduled due to icy roads
Jan.4/08-signed dossier papers
Jan.4/08- sent away for birth and marriage certificates ($125)
Dec.14/07- home study visit #1($350)
Dec.10/07-recieved educational workbook
Nov.30/07- got confirmation to start the adoption process
Nov.14/07- signed contract($2250)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009