February 2, 2009

Moses' visa is in!!!!

We can travel!

I just woke up and checked the CIC website and read: Decision Made. I could not believe it! This means that the visa was issued for his passport from then office in Kenya. But it doesn't mean you can travel....yet. Our agency requires us to wait for confirmation that the visa has been sent from Kenya and arrived safely in Ethiopia.

And then the phone rang......... and our agency said they had it in hand. They were shocked at how fast it went as well! 2 weeks! We got confirmation that our documents arrived Jan.19th and now on Feb.2nd we have the go ahead to hop on a plane.

So... off to the travel agent we go! Pray for some good seat sales!!! yeah right!



I can't believe this little boy is going to be in our arms forever sometime very very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got one photo from my caseworker who just returned but am still waiting on updated weight and height. Oh well, I don't really care if his clothes fit. I just want him in my arms! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Today is a miraculous day in our growing family.

23 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

OH MY GOODNESS!
1. He is so beautiful and I love how he received your wonderful gifts, and is able to see you and mike.
2. How freaking exciting is this... you are so going to ethiopia to get your little man-- emily this is crazy- you are only moments, days, hours away from holding your baby
3. did I mention how adorable he is... i think he is going to be a heartbreaker- how can anyone say no to that face!
4. I am so excited... we will pray for safe travels, heart warming reunions and an easy transition

XOXOXOXOXOXXOXOOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Rindahl- Foran family

February 2, 2009 at 11:30 AM  
Blogger Ashleigh said...

He is beautiful, Emily.

February 2, 2009 at 11:46 AM  
Blogger Dana said...

Woop woop Mommy! Go get your little man!!!

February 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM  
Blogger Our baby Zambia said...

MY GOODNESS - First - he is ADORABLE - second, I am so shocked at how fast everything went. Congratulations. I will be cyberstocking to find out all the trip details. Oh, have fun!!!

February 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM  
Blogger The Turgeon Expansion said...

Oh Emily,

That is freaking amazing news!!! I can't wait to hear all about it, and it still blows my mind how fast your process went, good for you!!

Happy packing :)

February 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM  
Blogger Owen and Bonnie said...

OH MY GOODNESS!! That is best news...I am actually crying right now cause I'm so happy for you :) That picture of Moses is adorable - and with the photo of you two in the background...even cuter. Imagine, in just a few short weeks you will no longer be in the background of his photos. You'll be IN them!!!

Love, Bonnie

February 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM  
Blogger Karen said...

Congratulations!!! I well remember the rollercoaster of elation and panic when I received "the call"...savour every moment and very soon your precious wee man will be snuggled in your arms.

February 2, 2009 at 1:53 PM  
Blogger Dancin' Momma said...

Fabulous news!!!! I can't not believe with all the delays and chaos in the adoption world that you are actually going to have him in your arms so quickly, that is absolutely amazing!!!!!

February 2, 2009 at 2:21 PM  
Blogger Dianne said...

congratulations!!!

February 2, 2009 at 2:23 PM  
Blogger Ranavan said...

Congratulations Emily!!!! The best news ever - you can go and get your son!!!!!

Have fun packing and booking flights!!!

Rana

February 2, 2009 at 2:33 PM  
Blogger BCMommy said...

Congratulations, Emily!! I hope you get a good deal on flights!!! Woo hoo! Moses is coming home!!!!!!!
Claire

February 2, 2009 at 3:30 PM  
Blogger Jenny said...

Go get your baby boy!!!! Yeah!!! Congratulations

Jenny

February 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM  
Blogger Sarah Rodgerson said...

CONGRATULATIONS! I am so excited for you that I am actually crying right now. Hearing about others traveling makes it a little easier for the rest of us to hold on for just a little longer. Happy planning!!

Sarah

February 2, 2009 at 3:57 PM  
Blogger Long Journey Big Dreams said...

Happy Travels!!! He is beautiful!

February 2, 2009 at 4:34 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

OW... I think I may just be getting a little teary! This is a very exciting day !!!

February 2, 2009 at 5:43 PM  
Blogger Tammy said...

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! I'm so happy for you! He is gorgeous!!!!!! Have a FABULOUS trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

February 2, 2009 at 8:40 PM  
Blogger Derrick, Alysia, and Levi said...

Awesome! Your story is an inspiration for those of us waiting far behind. It really will happen! And it doesn't HAVE to take seemingly forever. Moses is absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to read about your first day together!
Alysia

February 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So happy for you guys! Can't wait to meet him when we come home in the summer!! All the best xo

February 3, 2009 at 2:18 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I am SO EXCITED for you!! I can't wait to see the pics of Moses in your arms!!

February 3, 2009 at 9:29 AM  
Blogger Deanna said...

Yay!!! I am happy to hear that you will be travelling to get Moses and he will soon be in your arms...
And what a beautiful little boy!

Safe and happy travels,
Deanna

February 3, 2009 at 10:41 AM  
Blogger Alicia said...

We are so excited for you! Have a safe trip and enjoy every second of it. Soon you will be breathing in the scent of your son and trust me that doesn't get old fast. I still LOVE snuggling into Sofia neck!

Write down all the questions that you want to ask the TH staff and really anything else that comes to mind. If you are like me every thought will run out of your head as soon as you pull up to the doors! There were SO many things I left unasked because I became a babbling idiot once I saw my girls big brown eyesl

Please let me know if I can help in anyway.

February 3, 2009 at 12:30 PM  
Blogger Chad, Laura, Sara and Seth said...

I think that is the fastest referral to travel I have seen yet - yippee. He is only moments away. I hope you track you time away so we can all keep tabs on you :)

Laura

February 3, 2009 at 3:26 PM  
Blogger Mamato2 said...

He's a little cutie!! Yea for you!!

February 3, 2009 at 5:33 PM  

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