A couple of weeks ago I picked up our mail at the post office, got in line for stamps and began opening my mail. I was expecting nothing more than the usual bills, junk, and possibly a little note from a family member. Then I opened a letter that started like this:
Once upon a time in a land far, far away there was a beautiful, little African princess without a home...
I was totally overcome with emotion and tears, and everyone in the post office probably thought I was CRAZY!!! I forgot about the stamps and ran to my car to call my sis Kim. She didn't answer, so I finished the letter, which confirmed my initial thought - the Francis family is adopting a baby!
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It is quite a process...probably a year-give or take. Mounds of paperwork, homestudies, interviews and finally a trip to Ethiopia to learn about the culture and pick up their baby girl from the orphanage there. My parents will join them for the trip, and the rest of us will be anxiously awaiting at home. Kim and I were saying how it will feel like the longest pregnancy ever! "Sister" - as Isaak and Ben refer to her - will be anywhere from 0-12 months when they get her. It will be so fun to have to more little girls in the family (Jake and Em are expecting their little chicky any day...)
We are all SO, SO excited for this incredible journey!!!
2 comments:
How sweet! That is so exciting. I can't believe how long adoption can take!
Tell your family congrats!!! that is so exciting for all of you. Make sure to post pictures asap of that little african Princess :)
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