May Adoption Update

I haven't posted any update recently because there hasn't been anything to report.  Unfortunately, there are so many twists, turns and delays in the world of international adoption and we are attempting to be patient through it all. However, we do have three updates:

1.  The awesome news - on the US paperwork side - our case has been reviewed by the USCIS office and they are now forwarding our information on to the US Embassy in Addis Ababa.  Even though there are still many steps to move forward, we rejoice in this progress.  PROGRESS!!  

2.  The we-still-wait news -  We continue to wait on a document from the regional director.  We've needed this for three months now....she was in Korea for three weeks and has returned.  Still no signature.  This has been frustrating to wait on, but there is nothing we can do to make it happen.  We must wait and pray that we get this document SOON.

3.  The kids - Our kids seem to be doing very well!!  As time has passed and we receive new photos of them, we have seen more smiles!  We have also been given a handful of short videos which are treasures to see them moving, smiling and waving!   It's hard on our hearts to see months go by, but they are well cared for at the orphanage and our hearts are grateful.     

Please continue to pray for all these documents to get be completed and for some serious forward movement.