Island Happenings: Episode 2

Adoption Timeline

July 27, 2008 MAC is home!
July 23, 2008 Embassy date
July 21, 2008 Arrive in Addis Ababa & take custody of MAC
June 23, 2008 Embassy Confirms they have our Visa Approval
June 5, 2008 We Passed Court!
May 29, 2008 Still waiting for letter from MOWA, Court rescheduled for June 5th
May 26, 2008 Court Postponed due to power outages.
May 9, 2008 I-171H Approval
May 8, 2008 Court Date Assigned for May 26th!!!
April 29, 2008 Received picture of MAC with his welcome bag! :0)
April 21, 2008 We've been submitted to court as part of Group G!!!
March 22, 2008 Dossier is in Ethiopia! :0)
March 17, 2008 Mailed in placement papers
March 6, 2008 Mailed welcome bag to AAI
March 3, 2008 We know who MAC is!!!!
February 27, 2008 Mailed in completed dossier to AAI
February 14, 2008 Mailed in adoption contract and USCIS paperwork
January 29, 2008 Met with social worker for home study
January 14, 2008 Mailed in home study contract
December 8, 2007 Started blog
November 24, 2007 Received and watched video of waiting children. Oh I wish we could bring them ALL home!
November 14, 2007 Spoke with agency. We'll start home study in January.
October 17, 2007 Found out we're a part of our agency's "waiting" group
September 18, 2007 Mailed Application to AAI
September 3, 2007 Dh hears God's call to adopt