How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God!
1 John 3:1

A Father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing.
Psalm 68:5-6



Monday, January 4, 2010

Lots to do in so little time because.......

I PASSED COURT!!! I got the email today from my agency that I passed court in Ethiopia on December 29th. My sweet little girl and I now share the same last name....on legal papers!! I am so thankful to the birth family who took the time to appear at court- had they not, it would have delayed things for a long time. I know that wasn't an easy thing to do. I'm also thankful to my agency, who has been just fantastic. Holy Cow....I'm a mom!!!
I'm hoping to travel in February and bring my little angel home!! Oh, I can't wait to snuggle my little girl and kiss on those cheeks! Praise our good God for his awsome gift!
Coincidentally, my best friend had offered to go with me to register tonight. So off we went to the Babies R Us. Going in, I felt pretty confident I knew what I needed.....that didn't last long. Thank goodness for my experienced mommy friend, Julie who could direct me in the specifics. It's rather overwhelming when you're standing there with the gun, just waiting to shoot something. I managed the Mylicon drops and baby Tylenol all by myself...after that, I needed a LOT of guidance. Still a bit to do, but we got a good chunk of it taken care of. Thanks JG!

In other news.... the Knoxville Marathon, or 1/2 marathon for me, is in 12 weeks! Training started tonight in the 20 degree weather. We finished our first 2 miles in 27 minutes. One training session down, 35 more to go. Could there be a more appropriate way to cap off this adoption journey? I hope my little one likes to ride in a stroller!! Race day is Sunday, March28...wanna join us?!
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4 comments:

  1. Jodi Queenan Artist copyright 2011January 4, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Awesome!

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  2. EastiopiansJanuary 5, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

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  3. Beck, Helen and Will's MomJanuary 6, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    LOVE the pics from Babies R Us! I remember when I first registered at that store! I, too was totally overwhelmed! Thank goodness for our experienced mommy friends who helped us to know what we needed! :) I can't wait to go print your registery and pick out a little something for your sweet baby girl! SO happy for you........

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  4. GeorgeJanuary 6, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Congrtaulations on passing...I just found your blog...waiting on a court date myself. I hope you get your travel approval soon!

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