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A Little Bit Of News From The Land Of A Thousand Hills. . .

I heard from Tim, my POA, today. Here is what his email said:

We had a brief meeting, superior nun and was busy but favorable to adoption. She is encouraged by your heart especially with a second adoption. We have rescheduled to meet Saturday morning to finalize choice of the child.

I shared your preferences and they don't have any issue with it. They told me that I need to proceed carefully especially with regards to other kids staying at the orphanage who may not get the chance of being adopted.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get a picture of the boy that you may adopt!

So. . .I'm assuming that Saturday means tomorrow. I am a little nervous! I am actually a lot nervous, but am trying to minimize that feeling by reminding myself that God knows the perfect child for our family! I'll be praying today!!!!!

Comments

Kari said…
Jamie... THIS IS HUGE!! I can't imagine how nervous you feel being "on deck" so quickly!!! What a miracle. We will be praying for Tim and the nuns & God's supernatural direction for your family.
We can't wait to hear your news Sat!!
xoxo
June 5, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Kristyn said…
This is exciting!!
June 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM
kim said…
OH MY!!! This is exciting!!!! I can't wait to hear your news :)
June 5, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Leah Reeves said…
This is wonderful news!

So when he wrote;
I shared your preferences and they don't have any issue with it

Is this about the age of child you would like to add to your family? because we would like to adopt a child of similar age....so just wondering!

~Leah
June 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Kelly said…
YEA Jamie!!! Send me that pic as soon as you get it!!!!!!!!!!
June 5, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Teabo Chica said…
AWESOME!!! I am on pins and needles for you!
June 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Unknown said…
<3 You and your family in CO and your son in RW. :) Can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks.
June 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM
The Andersons said…
This is great! I know you guys are paving the way for many who want to adopt from Rwanda. I'll be following and praying!

PS - I'm a colorado girl, born and raised so I'm a bit jealous of your new move! Enjoy those mountains.
June 6, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Jennifer said…
Hey, go check out my blog post from yesterday! Jennifer
June 6, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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