March 27, 2011

7 Months DTE

We are 7 mths DTE today! 
That means that 7 months ago today our Dossier arrived and began going through the preparation process to be sent to Ethiopia! (DTE = Dossier To Ethiopia)
The average wait time for referral for a 0-12 mth old girl, right now, is 7 - 11 months.
We are FINALLY in the average wait time range.
In some ways we look at it and are amazed that we are finally here.
In other ways it still seems like it will be so long.
We are so ready to see the face of this sweet girl.  I know I say that now, and after I see her face I will want to meet her all the more which will just make that wait time a whole different journey! :)
Oh, to be content!
I'm just so excited.........John is also!
Thanks for praying for us and rejoicing with us along this journey. 
Even with all the unknowns going on with the MOWCYA at the time, we are still seeing referrals going out for sweet children.  Hopeful they will continue to move these children into forever families and out of the orphanages in a safe and efficient manner!

2 comments:

Debb said...

CONGRATULATIONS ON 7 MONTHS DTE!!!!! May God bless this week with a flood of referrals!!!!!

Amber Paulsen said...

We are so excited for you guys! What an exciting time for you all. You're in our prayers. I love the picture that Ethan drew of Nora. That is so sweet.