What's next?

So, now that we have our referral, what's next?  We wait for our Court date.  Our papers were submitted to the Court in Ethiopia's capital, of Addis Ababa, 2 weeks ago.  Once we receive our Court date, we will make plans to travel and go through the Adoption process in Ethiopian Court.  We are looking over our travel information and the many, many details that are included - so much yet to do and more paperwork to take care of again!

Months ago, when we were planning on adopting one child, we thought that our fundraising days might be over.  Now that God has called us to adopt these two wonderful kids, those monies set aside for travel have been absorbed into other fees.  So - please mark your calendar for a "Family Movie Night" fund raiser on Friday, October 7th and join us for a great night together and help us bring both our kiddos home!

This Labor Day weekend, we spent a lot of time brainstorming ideas on how to make our home ready for 6 children.  At this point, none of the changes will be major or structural, but some adjusting around the house will take place.  Because this adoption will "take a village", we'd ask you to see if any friends, family or neighbors might be able to help us out with some gently used items:  2 twin beds/mattresses, 2 dressers (matching), wooden kitchen chairs, and a strong Futon frame.  Please contact us if you have any leads.

Please pray that we might be able to have our Court date complete by the end of 2011.  Please pray too - we are all getting a little concerned knowing that the Holidays will be here before we know it......the Jansen kids in the U.S. would really like their parents home for the upcoming Holidays and we would like that too!  Thank You for your prayers and for taking the time to read our blog - your support means more than we can express!