(Another) Whitacre Adoption Update

Things have been quiet here on the adoption front because we've been in waiting mode. But I'm excited to announce that yesterday we were finally submitted to the US Embassy! In a week or so we hope to receive an embassy appointment, and then travel a few weeks later to bring our kids home.

Here in America we have moved from Fairfax, VA to Louisville, KY, unpacked our new house, celebrated Christmas, and bought bunk beds. Our Ethiopian children's clothes are in their closets, their booster seats are in the car, their chairs are empty at the dinner table, and our backyard seems deserted with only two children.

There's still a lot of paperwork to get processed between now and when we bring Kassa and Mulunesh home, including the Embassy clearance and our home study update. We would love your prayers that it would speedily pass through the proper channels.

Meanwhile, we receive regular updates that our kids are doing well and they know that we are coming for them soon. Here's a recent picture our adoption agency sent us a few days ago. Aren't they the cutest, smiliest kids you ever saw? Our hearts just ache to bring them home soon.

And although this is not related to our adoption I must add a personal note of thanks to all of you who have welcomed us to Louisville. So many of you sent me your contact information, invited us over to your house, offered to bring meals or watch our kids, and helped us move in. I haven't had a chance to reply and thank all of you personally but please know you have made us feel so welcome to the seminary and the lovely town of Louisville. I hope I can meet all of you soon!

Thanks again for all your prayers and encouragement for our adoption. Our family is so blessed by your care. Can't wait to share pictures of our family, complete at last.