So we received notification yesterday that we will not be able to adopt Dinkayehu.  Although this is very sad news for us, we are happy for him.  He will be reunited with his uncle and family.  I cannot begin to describe the roller coaster of emotions we've experienced throughout this 2 year long process.  On August 4, 2011 we were told the Ethiopian government revoked his eligibility for adoption.  Only those that have gone through a similar process understand that he was OUR child, even if he lived thousands of miles away.  I didn't feel inclined to update the blog with what has happened since then, it was just too depressing.  I can tell you we fought for him, fought like we would for any of our children.  We made great connections and friends through this journey.   We especially want to thank our wonderful friend, Tekle, for being a part of our fight for "Deek" (Rob's nickname).  Tekle was our eyes, ears and arms (to give Deek hugs from us!!) in Ethiopia and we couldn't have put up such a fight without his dedication to our endeavor.  We don't know yet where our path will go from here.  This blog was supposed to be full of awesome stories about our adoption journey.  We still have awesome stories (believe it or not...our house HAS started--OK so it may not be awesome for everyone else, but it sure is for us!!!) and we are blessed with an awesome family so I guess I better continue to share (especially since I just got a rockin new computer!!!).

Thank you all for your positive thoughts and prayers for us and Deek.  

God Bless....kris

So I changed my blog name/URL again. This is a bummer for me because I wanted to use my kids' first initials and now that we are existing in the land of limbo, I'm switching it up again. We continue to struggle with the path our adoption process is leading us. We really don't have any new updates, except that we haven't lost all hope yet. We thank you all for your support and prayers in this trying time. We am thrilled for our friends who will soon be traveling to meet their daughter. They have had a long road and the blessing will be theirs. We have grown to love Ethiopia as our own and continue to hold out hope that we will be there soon as well.

Adoption News

This Tuesday we received devastating news that our adoption of Dinkayehu will not likely occur. The governmental segment (MOWA) that oversees adoptions in Ethiopia is restructuring their philosophy on adoptions and ours is greatly affected. I grieve for us and for the other families that were waiting for their children to be safe in their arms. We have had an extremely difficult week. My heart is torn open and empty. I pray for his safety and happiness. I pray that God will guide his path, wherever it may be. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. We haven't had time to process yet what our next steps may or may not be. My heart is open and thy will be done.

I'm a BLOGGER!

Yea!!! Finally here I am...THANKS Holls!!!