Saturday, October 6, 2007

Approved!!


We got our I171-H today! This means we are officialy approved by the united States to adopt a child! (it's a good thing since we just finished decorating his room!) At lunch Eric and I were talking about how I have been a little depressed at how long this seems to be taking but that our I171-H could come today...and that might make it all a little better....well it is confirmed, when we got home from lunch and saw that very precious form in the mailbox- it defanitly made me feel a heck of alot better! Can you tell in the picture that I am teary?? Cause I was!! Happy happy joy joy....
Now I need to find a notary friend to notarize this today or tomorrow so I can send it to Kate. Don't be crazy I am not waiting until Monday to send it! Perish the thought! This sucker is going out TODAY! :)
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20 comments:

Miranda said...

Congrats, it's so amazing how a peice of paper brings so much excitement!! So now I guess you'll join the waiting club with us? :o) Blessings on your journey to your little guy.
Miranda
(www.themartinsandethiopia.blogspot.com)

Jenn said...

Wooo Hoo!!! I am so excited for you!!! God is good! Next step... a baby!

Amy B. said...

Oh my gosh! That was fast! YEEEAAAAAA! You should be officially waiting this coming week! Maybe we really can travel in the same group! I am so excited right now...I think I feel a little teary too :) That makes for a great weekend. I am so happy for you. Amy

jennifer said...

awesome! the last piece of paperwork before you are officially waiting...it is such a great feeling. sharing in your joy, jennifer

~Laura~ said...

woo hoo!! So, did you get it out today?

Jocelyn said...

Congrats...I jumped for joy when I got mine:-) You officially get to join the waiting club (not to bring you down but I am glad I'm out of that club:-) But YIPPEEEEE for you guys!!! Hopefully you'll see Malak's sweet face soon!!

Rebecca said...

Yay!! Officially on the waiting list!!

Anonymous said...

tara, I am so excited for you. This is the last bit of paperwork that we are waiting for so hopefully it will be here soon. Maybe if we get it next week we will travel at a very similar time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Renee said...

Congratulations! It's such a relief to have that final piece of paper in your hand and you should be on the waiting list next week! I'm so happy for you Tara! One step closer to Malak!
Have a great weekend!

Lindsey and Cortney said...

YAY!!! I am so excited!!! YAY YAY YAY!!! WOOO HOOOOO!!! Now only a few days and you will be in the waiting club!!! I can't wait!!! WOOO HOOO!!!!

Lindsey and Cortney said...

Oh, I forgot, we got ours on a Saturday too and this means you could be waiting by Wed or Thurs at the latest!!! And, one last thing, you don't send the original but a copy of the I171H. You probably already knew that but either way Kate will take care of it because we sent the original and she just made a copy of it and sent the other back to us!!! YAY!! I am sooooo excited for you!!!

LISA said...

Congrats on that wonderful piece of paper!!! We are waiting for ours. Patience.patience.patience.

Kim said...

parabens!! congrats!! woohoo!! yeah!! alright!! wonderful!!YESSSSSSS!! i am so excited i think i will call you right this instant. celebrate good times!! c'mon! let's celebrate!!

Anonymous said...

Malak, Malak, Malak, Malak, Malak, Malak!

Yes! Woot Woot!

Cute picture Silvestri's!
Amy Bottomly

Drew Carey Show said...

Very exciting! That was such a huge day for us! Congrats!

emily said...

Congrats-- it is such a great feeling!!

Unknown said...

I'm so happy for you guys! And for the little boy who doesn't know it yet, but he's getting some pretty great parents pretty soon!

Robin said...

Congrats!!!! This is a HUGE day in the adoption journey!!!!! I wanted to frame mine, but of course, I can't!!!

Robin

Anonymous said...

When i read your thoughts, i feel so proud that you guys are my kids.I cant wait for my malak. I wish i could adopt a baby too OH thats right, yours is mine. It wont be long and you will remember the waiting as just a memory,love you.......

~Laura~ said...

so, are you officially waiting now? We need an update!! I'm stoked for you guys!! YAY!!