A lot of action on the Bethany Boards! 2 Families arrived home with their children. 1 is currently in Ethiopia, 1 is traveling next week, and 4 families were matched with children. All little boys. It is seeming like the longest wait time anyone has had is about 6 months. They are still saying to expect to wait a year, but seeing how much faster it has been for everyone gives me hope!

The DCFS approval of our home study should have been here by now, but instead they reviewed it and had questions. Our social worker is sending in answers to the questions they had so hopefully the approval will only be a few days away. Due to a new state law we will be required to take 4 additional training hours before we can proceed. So the next 2 weekends we will be attending adoption seminars in various parts of the state.

EVENTUALLY we will have everything completed, and actually have our dossier in Ethiopia!!
I am not big on waiting, but am doing my best to be patient with the whole process, since essentially there is nothing I can do about it anyways!

Congratulations to Shannon, Shadley, Susie who received there referrals this week, I am so excited for you! Kelli- my prayers are with you this week as you travel to pick up Ruby. Safe travels and smooth transitions for you!