Yes, you guessed it...I am at SeaBrook Island with Heather and Kari and we are enjoying some serious down time. The weather has been beautiful. Constant seabreeze on the beach front. Couldn't ask for better weather. The waves were a little choppy today. Must be from the storms heading this direction.
Happy Labor Day weekend!
I have completed all of the paper chase for my dossier. I am waiting to hear back from CIS and getting my homestudy finalized. Things are looking good. I am sure there will be some changes on the way.
I received some information about the group that my adoption agency is partnering with in Ethiopia. Please pray for Carolina Hope and the work that they are doing in Ethiopia. I know many families are ready to get their children and there seems to be some issues of communication.
Saw my first BOB running stroller on the beach. I pretty much stalked the owners. I am sure I will stike up a conversation with them tomorrow on the beach. Man am I weird lately or what? :)
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Praise God !
This has been a great day! Mom's surgery went well and the dr. seems to think the cancer was in stage one. I am so thankful that this was found so quickly. I was able to talk with her this evening an hour or so after her surgery. It was so difficult to be almost 900 miles away while she was in the hospital. My brother, sister and niece were with mom all morning. I am so thankful for my family and the love that they have for our each other.
More good news...I received my finger prints back from the FBI and it was stamped with "No criminal record". I don't know why that was such a big deal to me, but it was so great getting my hands on to that piece of information.
Secondly, CIS sent me a letter of appointment for the 28th at 1:00. Not sure what to expect, but I need to have an interview with them. My homestudy also called me this week and said my homestudy should be done by the beginning of next week. I am still waiting for my birth certificate to be sent to me.
I have met so many people this past week who are looking to adopt from Ethiopia. It is amazing how many people are looking for their future family over there. I know that God has allowed me to meet all of these different families for one reason or another. I am looking forward to getting into a support group at Church at Charlotte.
Lots of stuff going on in my life. Phew...Thank God It's Friday!
More good news...I received my finger prints back from the FBI and it was stamped with "No criminal record". I don't know why that was such a big deal to me, but it was so great getting my hands on to that piece of information.
Secondly, CIS sent me a letter of appointment for the 28th at 1:00. Not sure what to expect, but I need to have an interview with them. My homestudy also called me this week and said my homestudy should be done by the beginning of next week. I am still waiting for my birth certificate to be sent to me.
I have met so many people this past week who are looking to adopt from Ethiopia. It is amazing how many people are looking for their future family over there. I know that God has allowed me to meet all of these different families for one reason or another. I am looking forward to getting into a support group at Church at Charlotte.
Lots of stuff going on in my life. Phew...Thank God It's Friday!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Woah...slow down
I am sure that many of us are feeling this way as we enter into the month of August. I am getting ready to start another year of teaching 5th graders as of August 18th. Am I ready? I believe that we have every possible thing labeled and looking fun for the new faces. I am asking God to show me the gifts and talents of my students this week.
I have been reminded in our orientation meetings this past week that what we do and say make huge impacts. Let me be very conscience of how I am perceived this week. First impressions are big at this age. I have met alot of neat kids already through our extravaganza day on Saturday.
Onto adoption news...I have come to find out this week that a co-worker of mine is also adopting from Ethiopia. It is neat to see how God continues to place the right people in my life. I am getting more and more excited about this whole process. Also thankful that I have done the majority of the paper chase before school starts. The FBI called me this week and asked where I wanted my results sent to. I guess I labeled the envelope incorrectly. It should have gone to Carolina Hope. Also received two letters from CIS to let me know that they will be scheduling an appointment with me in the future. My case will be looked at towards the end of Nov. to Dec. I did call my homestudy group this weekend and asked about the report.
Still waiting on a few more recommendations and some pics and I will be ready to send everything to Carolina Hope. So...all appears to be good. On another note, I have found out that my mom has papillary thyroid cancer in her neck. She will have surgery this coming friday. I appreciate all of your prayers. God is good and I am thankful this has been found out now and not later.
I have been reminded in our orientation meetings this past week that what we do and say make huge impacts. Let me be very conscience of how I am perceived this week. First impressions are big at this age. I have met alot of neat kids already through our extravaganza day on Saturday.
Onto adoption news...I have come to find out this week that a co-worker of mine is also adopting from Ethiopia. It is neat to see how God continues to place the right people in my life. I am getting more and more excited about this whole process. Also thankful that I have done the majority of the paper chase before school starts. The FBI called me this week and asked where I wanted my results sent to. I guess I labeled the envelope incorrectly. It should have gone to Carolina Hope. Also received two letters from CIS to let me know that they will be scheduling an appointment with me in the future. My case will be looked at towards the end of Nov. to Dec. I did call my homestudy group this weekend and asked about the report.
Still waiting on a few more recommendations and some pics and I will be ready to send everything to Carolina Hope. So...all appears to be good. On another note, I have found out that my mom has papillary thyroid cancer in her neck. She will have surgery this coming friday. I appreciate all of your prayers. God is good and I am thankful this has been found out now and not later.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Finger prints mailed to FBI
Well...another item to check off of the list. I sent in my finger prints to the FBI today with a prepaid envelope. It will be interesting to see how long it will take for the return. I am still waiting to hear back from CIS in Charlotte.
My friend, Deedee, is the fourth on a waiting list for her son from Ethiopia. She is so excited. I am looking forward to meeting her son and hearing all about her trip. She has gone through AGCI in Washington. They continue to keep in touch with me, because I sent for their information at the beginning.
I received word from Carolina Hope that they are looking to umbrella through another agency so that they can get to younger children. It appears that infants are in high demand. I keep hearing that the adoption process for Ethiopia is growing.
School is starting up for me next week. Looking forward to another year and fresh starts with new kids. Praying that God prepares my mind and heart for this new year. I am so thankful for my job and network of family and friends. God is good!
My friend, Deedee, is the fourth on a waiting list for her son from Ethiopia. She is so excited. I am looking forward to meeting her son and hearing all about her trip. She has gone through AGCI in Washington. They continue to keep in touch with me, because I sent for their information at the beginning.
I received word from Carolina Hope that they are looking to umbrella through another agency so that they can get to younger children. It appears that infants are in high demand. I keep hearing that the adoption process for Ethiopia is growing.
School is starting up for me next week. Looking forward to another year and fresh starts with new kids. Praying that God prepares my mind and heart for this new year. I am so thankful for my job and network of family and friends. God is good!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Big mailing day
I mailed my CIS form for the second time today along with my request for my birth certificate from MO. Each time I send out a check I think how much closer I am getting to the end. It was weird calling the police department today to set up a time to be finger printed. I have an appointment next Tuesday.
I know that many families are waiting to hear about their court date with knowing that the courts are closing in just a few days. What little research I have done, I have found out that the courts close from Aug. 7th-Oct. 7th in Addis Ababa, for what they call the rain season. I am in no hurry, but I know many people are waiting.
I feel the urgency to read as much as I can about Ethiopia, so that I will be prepared when the time comes to travel. I think the next book I will buy is "I'm chocolate, your vanilla". When Heather and I were in NYC we managed to walk through a book fair in Harlem. A lady had a book that she was selling for $5 that said "What white people know about black people". When I glanced over at her table, she proceeded to engage me in conversation. She said "Don't be intimidated by the book, it really is not that bad, take a look. " So I did...it had absolutely nothing on the pages...pretty funny. She said it was a great conversational piece for the coffee table. I agree.
I know that many families are waiting to hear about their court date with knowing that the courts are closing in just a few days. What little research I have done, I have found out that the courts close from Aug. 7th-Oct. 7th in Addis Ababa, for what they call the rain season. I am in no hurry, but I know many people are waiting.
I feel the urgency to read as much as I can about Ethiopia, so that I will be prepared when the time comes to travel. I think the next book I will buy is "I'm chocolate, your vanilla". When Heather and I were in NYC we managed to walk through a book fair in Harlem. A lady had a book that she was selling for $5 that said "What white people know about black people". When I glanced over at her table, she proceeded to engage me in conversation. She said "Don't be intimidated by the book, it really is not that bad, take a look. " So I did...it had absolutely nothing on the pages...pretty funny. She said it was a great conversational piece for the coffee table. I agree.
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