Thursday, July 17, 2008

One year of being an Official Family



One year ago, was the day we all wait for...the day when the courts in Ethiopia made me legally Nathaniel's mommy. I waited 4 days to hear about the results of this day..it was a very long long 4 days...but yay!!!
And on this one year anniversary..I guess I will share the new big news. Nathaniel is going to be a big brother!!! I am starting the paperwork with the province and Imagine Adoption Agency to start another Ethiopian Adoption. It will be a while before my file leaves for Ethiopia but it is a start!!! Wow...its exciting and a bit daunting remembering what all that paperwork and waiting felt like..but it will be great!!
I will be asking for a girl under 24 months..hoping that this wait won't be as long as the last. Again I have lots of paperwork, people to approve this second adoption, and money (yeah thats fun) to pay..so it will be a process..and I hope everything goes smoothly.

Louise

9 comments:

hazel said...

AWESOME!! This is great, Louise. You are an inspiration and I can't wait to follow your second journey. I hope it's much faster and easier for you now that you know what to expect. Lucky Nathaniel!

Jody said...

Congratulations on the one year and on the next adoption. This one will seem faster as you now have your sweetie to occupy your time.

Is Eight Enough? said...

Louise,

Congratulations!!! And choosing a little girl of under 24 months should be pretty quick compared to the other requests!! Can't wait to watch you progress!

Justine

Mamato2 said...

Just got word that my letter of approval is pending, and then my dossier should be off to Ethiopia for number 2- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh cold feet!! :)Good luck!!

The Warren Family said...

Congrats!!! How exciting!

Ranavan said...

Hey Louise!

I have been reading your blog for a while but just finally decided to stop being a silent lurker.

I just wanted to say CONGRATS on starting your second adoption! That is so exciting and I look forward to following your journey to your daughter.

I am also looking forward to hearing more about life with Nathaniel.

Rana

Tracey said...

Hello Louise! I can't believe how much Nathaniel has grown. What a cutie! Congratulations on number 2;how exciting!

Anonymous said...

Yahoo!!!

Louise - I am so very happy for you! :-)

Nicky

Amber said...

Congratulations!! Nathaniel is one lucky boy to be getting a sister. Good for you!