To Ethiopia with Love . . .: Merry Christmas one and all!

Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas one and all!

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DarlingdeeMarch 22, 2010 at 6:52 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this amazing journey!! Many blessings to the Olson Family!! Lots of Love & Hugs, Darlene, Patrick, Abby, Christopher & Gracie
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Why Adopt from Ethiopia?

Adoption Timeline

September 16, 2010: Transfer officially accepted into Ethiopia program from AWAA
September 13, 2010: Received documents to sign to transfer to Ethiopia adoption program
September 6, 2010: Request transfer of adoption from Rwanda to Ethiopia
August 31, 2010: Dossiers to Rwanda on HOLD
August 13, 2010: Home Study meeting #1/ Orientation
March 24, 2010: Paper pregnancy begins
March 19, 2010: Submitted agreement to AWAA and first program fee
March 3, 2010: Stephanie completed NCA Adoption Training
February 22, 2010: Jim completed NCA Adoption Training
February 15, 2010: Stephanie's new passport arrives
January 25, 2010: Sent in application to renew Stephanie's passport
Christmas Week 2009: Begin NCA Intercountry Adoption training and read 1st 10 documents due back to agency
Thanksgiving week 2009: Told our families that it's "official" we're starting the "paper pregnancy"
Nov. 24, 2009: Officially approved to adopt from Rwanda through AWAA
Nov. 11, 2009: Complete/submit online application to AWAA
Sept. 19, 2009: Met with American World Adoption Agency (AWAA)
September 2009: Decide to Adopt!!!
For as long as I can remember: Considered int'l adoption