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Thursday, August 5, 2010

announcing band member #6 (a.k.a. another adoption)

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Interested in helping an orphanage in Ghana

email me at peterson1212@gmail.com

Accra, Ghana

Peterson family

Peterson family
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The Girls

The Girls
Their beautiful faces!

When I see her face...

Adoption journey number 2. Last year we adopted and brought home our third child, a boy from Ethiopia. We are starting the journey again! The purpose of the blog is to do my best to document the journey to our new family.

I learned a lot in Ethiopia, a lot about the world and a lot about myself. This journey will surely take us back to Africa to learn more about the beauty of her land and her people. And surely I will learn more about myself. Thanks for joining me on the journey!

Time lines

  • March 19, 2010 - Forever Day (re-adoption complete)
  • August 10, 2009 - First day of school
  • August 3, 2007 - My family of 7 sleeps under one roof!
  • August 2, 2009 - My family is all on one continent
  • August 2, 2009 - Depart from Ghana to return to America (total of 6 travelers)
  • August 1, 2009 - Saying good-bye to our new Ghana family
  • July 31, 2009 - Naming ceremony for Baby Trent
  • July 29, 2009 - Depart from America- trip #2 to Ghana
  • July 27, 2009 - 1:24:12 on the phone with Delta!
  • July 24, 2009 visa printed
  • July 22, 2009 - Additional documentation presented for visa approval
  • July 21, 2009, visa appointment - additional documentation requested
  • July 15, 2009 Visa packet pick up
  • July 10, 2009 - Embassy in Ghana indicates I600a is recieved and 1600 is approved
  • July 9, 2009 - NVC indicates that i-600a was forwarded to Ghana on 7/8
  • July 9, 2009 - Finally, someone who can help
  • July 6-9, 2009 - Contact every gov't official I can
  • July 6, 2009 - NVC verifies they have never received paperwork for Ghana
  • July 6, 2009 - Notified that I600a has not arrived in Ghana - there was never a chance for I600 approval during my 30 days in Ghana
  • July 4, 2009 - 30 days since the I600 was filed. No word
  • June 28, 2009 - Depart from Ghana
  • June 25, 2009 - Still in Ghana
  • June 22, 2009 - Still in Ghana
  • June 15, 2009 - Still in Ghana
  • June 9, 2009 - Es Passport delivered
  • June 4, 2009 - I600 filed
  • June 2-3, 2009 Arrive at Eban House
  • June 2, 2009 - Arrive in Ghana
  • June 1, 2009 - Depart for Ghana
  • May 30, 2009 - Received copies of court decree!
  • May 29, 2009 - Assured that there is a court decree!
  • May 28, 2009 - Verbal notification that Court Decree is completed
  • May 26, 2009 - Visa in hand (weekend and holiday included)
  • May 22, 2009 - Hoping for court decree and EE passport next week!
  • May 20, 2009 - Visa paperwork arrives in DC
  • May 20, 2009 - Re-fingerprinted
  • May 19, 2009 - Flights are booked
  • May 18, 2009 - Decision to book flights without court decree
  • May 14, 2009 - One Ghana Passport received (TS)
  • May 7, 2009 - We pass court! I'm officially the momma of 5! Official notice of approval for Medical Missions is received.
  • May 6, 2009 - ADP Passport arrives
  • April 16, 2009 - Welcome packages arrive in Ghana. Girls are notified that they have a family waiting for them!
  • April 20, 2009 - ADP passport applied for
  • April 7, 2009 - Dossier is with agency staff in Ghana
  • March 30, 2009 - Dossier arrives in Ghana
  • March 23, 2009 - I-824 filed
  • March 20, 2009 - Dossier received by agency in WA - (I missed an authorization - ugh)
  • March 19, 2009 - Dossier is in the mail!
  • March 14, 2009 - Referral accepted
  • March 13, 2009 - Referral received
  • March 13, 2009 - Home study complete
  • March 10, 2009 - First home study
  • February 25, 2009 - Decision to pursue Ghana adoption
  • February 19, 2009 - First sighting

Quotes

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope. Maya Angelou

While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation. Maya Angelou

While the rest of the world has been improving technology, Ghana has been improving the quality of man's humanity to man. Maya Angelou

My Blog List

  • This Beautiful Life
    Wednesday March 25, 2020
    6 years ago
  • The Friesen Family Updates
    10 years ago
  • The SF Kilgores
    Look Out, Raleigh, Here Come the Kilgores!
    10 years ago
  • One Ghana, One Voice
    Back In Full Swing
    10 years ago
  • Banku, Pho, and Fried Spiders!
    My Two Erics
    11 years ago
  • If you truly believe
    Missionaries should not have to beg
    13 years ago
  • Adoption Advocates International News
    AAI Short Term Volunteer Trip--February 2013
    14 years ago
  • Nana Kofi Acquah - Pro Photographer Ghana
    14 years ago
  • The Jag Seven
    2011 Christmas card
    14 years ago
  • Ghana get Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice
    FOR THE WIN!!
    15 years ago
  • My 7 Passions
    NEW BLOG UP AND RUNNING
    15 years ago
  • Instantly Mama
    We're Back!!! :)
    16 years ago
  • Waking Up In Ghana
    ms. Amos & ms. Humpherson: thank you
    16 years ago
  • Going Ghana Gone
    A Visit to Marley Farms
    16 years ago
  • BetumiBlog
    New address for betumiblog
    16 years ago
  • Room For One More
    What Has Hope Been Up To This Spring?
    17 years ago
  • Headgear, Ghana, and Lost Shoes
    Deep Thoughts By the Johnston Men
    17 years ago
  • bringing our kid(s) home from Ghana
    donkey
    17 years ago
  • Life in the Green family
  • A Bigger Hug
  • Steppin' Heavenward
  • Ghana Be Blessed
  • Ghana Adopt Three
  • Streams of Joy
  • Family happenings and thoughts

Links

  • www.theyalllivedhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com

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