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one more still to come...
Still not complete...stay tuned
(his daddy says this is his fish tale!)
Every Last One
The Clevingers
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one more still to come...
Still not complete...stay tuned
Mekdes Clevinger
Ian Parker Surafel Clevinger
(his daddy says this is his fish tale!)
The Original Family
Cortney and Lindsey plus Pacey
Contributors
Timeline for M*' Adoption
- 3/14/09- Daddy and Mekdes..together forever!!
- 3/09/09- IN MY ARMS FOREVER!!!
- 3/06/09- Leave for Ethiopia
- 2/19/09- New VERY successful courtdate!!!
- 2/17/09- News of new court date
- 1/28/09- Rescheduled Court
- 1/27/09- M's court date (Relinquishment happened)--DELAYED
- 12/3/08- Received news of court date
- 07/07/08- Dossier arrived in Addis Ababa
- 06/28/2007- Dossier received by courier in DC=)
- 06/19/08- Received I-171H!!!
- 06/16/08- Gladney Approved
- 05/14/08- Home study arrived at USCIS
- 04/11/08- Fingerprint appointment
- 04/04/08- Homestudy complete
- 04/03/08- Received FBI clearance
- 03/21/08- Filed I-600A with USCIS
- 3/18/08- First Inquiry about a beautiful 8 yr old girl!
Timeline for Ian's Adoption
- 12/16/07- Hold Ian for the first time!!!
- 12/14/07- Leave for Ethiopia
- 12/6/07- Court date--He's OURS!!!!
- 11/7/07- Received news of court date
- 10/22/07- Received referral for Ian Parker Surafel
- 9/13/07- Dossier completely translated
- 8/14/07- Dossier arrived in Ethiopia
- 8/6/07- Dossier arrived in DC
- 8/3/07- Officially waiting for referral
- 7/28/07- Received approved I-171H
- 6/22/07- Formally accepted by Gladney
- 6/15/07- Homestudy mailed to CIS
- 6/14/07- Received clearance from FBI
- 06/05/07- Homestudy arrived for review by Mary @ Gladney
- 5/30/07- Sent in Gladney application
- 5/28/07- Final homestudy visit
- 5/25/07- Mailed FBI clearance request
- 5/24/07- Received Dossier packet
- 5/24/07- Submitted I-600A & got fingerprinted
- 5/21/07- Received application from Gladney
- 5/18/07- Phone orientation
- 5/14/07- First Inquiry about Ethiopia
- 4/24/07- First homestudy meeting
Blogs We Follow
- Kinnells
- Farmboy and Buttercup
- The Breedloves
- Amber
- Adoption Cubed
- Blog Re-Union 09
- Nation to Nation
- Growing in Faith and Family
- Ellie Mestas
- Thorne Family
- Reeves Family
- The Parkers
- journey of our hearts
- Jessica and Lance
- Almost Mom
- Ethiopia Mama
- Fournet Family
- Jesus Lovin Momma
- Frey Family
- The Martins
- The Fruit of the Spirit is not a Coconut
- Journeying Sojourners
- Jocelyn
- Wehrheim Family
- Timm and Jennifer
- The Daileader Family
- Drew and Carey
- Tara and Eric
- Baker Family
- Gladney
- The Page Family
- Road To Our Own
- Jobs Daughters
- Renee and Geert
- Bottomly Family
- Gladney Center
- Schmidt Family
11 comments:
Yea! I am so glad you made it. I have been sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear. I am so thrilled Cortney's dad is well. Ian looks great! Enjoy every minute of it.
Sweet sweet boy....his skin is beautiful! SO glad to see he is in your arms!! Know that we are praying that you enjoy your time with him and are able to rest.
I'm tearing up! And for a girl who has been through the ringer like you, you look fantastic! Must be the joys of mommihood. Congratulations on being together at last. What stories you will have to tell baby Ian! (And how easy the trip home will now be in comparison.) We're checking in regularly for updates. Enjoy! And get some rest!
Oh P.S. He is just as beautiful -- even more so -- than I remember. He's a doll baby. Look at those eyes!
Lindsey,
Ian is so precious. I can't believe all that you guys had to go through to finally get to Addis. You can really tell Ian that you "went to the ends of the earth for him" :)Wow...is there any where ya'll didn't go? It is the most wonderful sight to see Ian in your arms. He looks smaller than I thought he was...with his little legs tucked up under him. His expressions are just priceless too. Can't wait to hear more.
Amy
Oh Lindsey- this is such a happy day! I can't beleive that I am seeng you finally hold Ian! Joy Joy Joy!! He's gotten so big and he looks so so healthy! I'm so excited to see you- we'll call you once we arrive in Addis on the 25th if it's not too late- I need to at least sneek a quick peek at little Ian!
Lot's of Love and Hugs!
Renee
Lindsey-
You guys are troopers for sure and you win the award for travel hassle for sure... He is just stunning and like Carey said, you look fabu as well! Can't wait for the updates - thanks for sharing, it gives us "waiting families" something to look forward to! Love him up!
Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you guys! Isn't he precious??!! (I thought he was he cutest little boy there... :) I can only imagine what you guys think of him! Congratulations and sorry about the trip! Praying for a better time around coming home.
Say hello to Travis, Joanna, silas and avery for me!
He is adorable! I am so happy to hear that you guys are there! Can't wait to read more and see more pictures of that cutie face!
Finaly! You are holding that sweety pie!! He is rediculously cute. Seriously. It's rediculous.
Keep your eyes peeled for a baby boy that is under 6 months old that is ready to be referred to me...he will probably be the cutest one there...and he will look like his name should be Malak.
wow! what an amazing journey you all have been on in the last few days!! Ian is adorable!! Congratulations on your family finally being united. I can't wait to read more about your trip.
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