This picture was taken over Thanksgiving. We went back to California to visit family. This is us at the Zoo. Ever since we got back we have been doing paperwork every chance we get. There are so many questionaires to complete that it can be overwhelming but we are trying to take it one step at a time. This week I plan on getting our police clearances done and making our doctor's appointments. If I have a chance I may look into getting myself a passport.
Kurt and I are also spending a lot of time learning everything we can about Ethiopia and adoption. We both feel like we are on the tip of the iceberg as far as collecting information. We are working towards finishing our online course through CHSFS. The course has really helped me to think about aspects of adoption that I haven't thought of yet. We feel like we are walking around the world just a little bit more aware. I am almost done reading "There is no me without you." It is a heartbreaking and amazing story of Ethiopians orphans. I am going to recommend it to our family and friends. I keep wondering where our child is, if they are even alive yet, only God knows.
