Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Day We've All Waited For!

Last week was quite a stressful week as twice they came back wanting more specifics and for us to produce extra paperwork!! I have to say, however, it has all paid off as we got up this morning to hear that we officially have pre-approval!!!!! I can't tell you how excited we were! I do have bad news, or not so pleasant news. Although we were told by our agency earlier that once we got pre-approval, we'd be able to name our daughter, they told us this morning that they don't yet want us to. I know it's frustrating!! But, we do want to abide by what they say, so we will not. The best news is we have pre-approval and can proceed with the adoption. As soon as we get the go ahead, we will give as many details as we can on who this new daughter is.

They've already sent us things to begin preparing for the home-study. We hope that will begin in a couple of weeks. We'll keep you posted on the process. Thanks so much for all your prayers and encouraging words while we anxiously waited for our pre-approval. Now, the second request is getting the finances to fund the adoption:) I know that He will provide--all we have to do is trust Him and follow His lead in how to go about it all!

9 comments:

  1. Such WONDERFUL news!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

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  2. Oh, Rita- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That is such great news, and I can. not. wait to hear all the details and see a picture!!!! I'll be praying that God provides financially for you in ways that we can't even anticipate! I know He will!!!!

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  3. SO wonderful! Just the news I needed to hear today. Our family is rejoicing with you!!

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  4. What an amazing way to start the day- with news that warms my heart of blessings flowing directly from Him!!

    Whoo Hoo!!!

    Anxiously awaiting to find out who the newest Rippee will be :)

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  5. What wonderful news - congratulations!! Can't wait to hear how she is. :)

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  6. Oh Rita, I am SO happy to hear this news. I have been waiting and checking daily to see if you have heard anything.

    I can't wait to find out who your newest daughter is (I think I may have an idea)

    Hugs,
    Mandi

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  7. We cannot wait to announce our new daughter either! However, we will respect the agency's wishes to wait until they have given us the green light. Waiting is just sooo hard, isn't it?!! Perhaps someone is teaching all of us some patience!

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  8. congrats to both you & the newest member of your family!

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