It's been about a month since I've last updated everyone, but, not to worry, things have been going on "behind the scenes."
After several months of gathering papers, letters, and documents and a few weeks of state authentication, my dossier was complete near the end of November! When everything was ready, I was fortunate enough to have my mom accompany me to the post office over the Thanksgiving weekend to send my completed dossier to my adoption agency's home office. After they received it and reviewed it, they sent it to be authenticated by government agencies in Washington DC on December 3.
Today I heard back that my dossier returned to my adoption agency after being authenticated and is being sent to Ethiopia tomorrow!
Once there, there are a few steps to get my dossier registered, etc., which can take a couple of months. When that process is over I should be on the official waiting list. The important thing today is that my dossier is on it's way and I'm continuing to move one step closer!
While I'm waiting for a referral, I will be completing trainings and education and also learning Amharic. My waiting time can take up to a couple years, but I am so blessed by all the support and positivity I have received from friends, family, and everyone I tell about my journey, that I know the time will go more smoothly for me.
So, that's the update for today, one of the more major milestones. :)
Thank you for your continued support, love, and prayers - I am truly grateful.
