The end of January marked two years since we'd begun the process of adoption from Ethiopia, referrals were few and far between, and considering we had about 67 families in front of us, we knew we were now looking at a good 2-3 more years to finish the adoption, and longer than that for siblings. On that day we finally decided it was time to look at other options.
After a month of praying for clarity and leading, and researching 50 or so agency/country combos, we still weren't finding the right fit, it was all much too complicated... that is, until yesterday!!!
Yesterday the wonderful social worker who has performed our last two home studies emailed me and said she'd thought of us that afternoon when she heard that another agency was opening a couple of new programs in Africa. Well, it turns out that yesterday they launched a new program in Ghana, and because we found out when we did we had the opportunity to be the very first in line!!! So to Ghana we go!!!
The extra great news is that it should be a much faster process because we're the first family, maybe 6 months?!?! That's just a guess, but it should be really fast!! And we're still adopting two young children, which is something we thought we'd have to give up on. We've heard good things, and are excited to work with our new agency. They've been bending over backwards to help us get our paperwork in order as fast as possible.
After a month of praying for clarity and leading, and researching 50 or so agency/country combos, we still weren't finding the right fit, it was all much too complicated... that is, until yesterday!!!
Yesterday the wonderful social worker who has performed our last two home studies emailed me and said she'd thought of us that afternoon when she heard that another agency was opening a couple of new programs in Africa. Well, it turns out that yesterday they launched a new program in Ghana, and because we found out when we did we had the opportunity to be the very first in line!!! So to Ghana we go!!!
The extra great news is that it should be a much faster process because we're the first family, maybe 6 months?!?! That's just a guess, but it should be really fast!! And we're still adopting two young children, which is something we thought we'd have to give up on. We've heard good things, and are excited to work with our new agency. They've been bending over backwards to help us get our paperwork in order as fast as possible.
Praise the Lord for His amazing, mind-blowing provision!!! He is so good!!!
9 comments:
This brought tears to my eyes, Emily. So happy for you! Hope it happens fast!
Praise the Lord!!! That's so exciting. :) The Lord's timing is perfect in all things. And as Mother Superior says in "Sound of Music," "When God closes a door, He always opens a window." I'm so HAPPY for you, to see your opened window! You'll be in my prayers!
God's blessings as you continue on your journey to building a family! I used EAC 7 yrs ago and I have a gorgeous 6 and 1/2 year old son from Guatemala. EAC was fabulous help with every aspect!
Erin in Wisconsin
SWEEEEEEEET!!!!! :)
Love y'all! We'll be praying for you in this next step on your journey! So excited! :)
Good luck and God bless. Our two kids are adopted from Russia through EAC: Hunter in 2004 @ 7 months and Katya in 2010 @ 16 months. I cannot say enough good about EAC!
From Facebook:
Melissa Aguayo King - Yeah!!! What wonderful news!! I am selfishly sad to not have you coming here so I can see you but just so thrilled at what doors God is opening!!! Can't wait to hear the next batch of news!!!!! :)
Mary Cunningham - Amazing good news!
Susan Carson Snyder - Yeah!!!!!!
Amy Stout - Extremely cool news! Can't wait to meet your babies!!
Donald J Phelps - Yay!
Gaye Chilcoat Barclay - Emily and Graham, that is wonderful! I can't wait to hear more from you. I know how excited yall must be!! Love you! Gma
Katie Tindall Garrett - Praise God!!!!!! This is awesome news! We're praying for you guys!
Julie Morgan - Bring those babies home!!!!! :) so excited!
Emily Pike Allen - How exciting, Emily!!! So happy to hear this news.
Kristin Rayburn Livesay - somewhere in Ghana, 2 little kids are wondering who y'all are - their parents!!!!!! So pumped for you all!
Tracy Owensby Berryhill - this brings tears to my eyes. i am so happy for you guys. i will keep you in my prayers. love you guys.
Samantha Harris - Whew, this is one heck of a journey! I am happy for you guys!
Chelsea Smith - WOO HOO! I was actually just talking to someone 2 days ago who is interested in starting the adoption process. I'll let them know about this one!
Randen Christina Kroes - Yeah!!
Lisa Southerland - Congratulations!! Great news!!
Lauren Welsh - So excited for you both and your kids! Praying for smoothness and efficiency
Look forward to meeting you at C4C in a few weeks :)
Oh Emi!! That is wonderfully exciting news! I'm so happy that you will hopefully become a momma very soon. It is such an incredible privilege and honor to love and care for children. I'm blown away by the blessings often!
I've been thinking about you guys a lot as we progress on our adoption journey. Wanted to let you know we are still pursuing "Jack". We had a bit of a stressful night Monday when they offered us a referral of a little girl! But the Lord has led us to Jack and we pray he will become our son in the next year or so.
Would love to email you and catch up more! Don't think I have yours... will you shoot me one? (patrickandpatty@me.com)
Love you girl! Praying for you as you press on to the goal.
-Paba
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