Friday, October 19, 2007

Oh, Yeah...

God is good! I just got home and guess what I found in my mailbox? Yep... Our new I171H that we needed to show that our fingerprints had been updated. What does this mean? Well, it means there is NOTHING that will stop us from getting PINK next week!!! I e-mailed Lab Corp this morning and they sent a reply telling me to check with them Monday. The results should be sent out then. It is looking more and more like we will have an appointment the week of Oct.29- Nov.2. I am thinking it will be Oct.31 or Nov.2. We could be leaving next weekend!

I have a question that some of you may answer... I heard that the embassy is not doing appointments on Thursdays now. If this is true, then when do you pick up your visa if you have a Wednesday appointment?

Well, we will be spending our weekend watching LSU beat Auburn!!! :) and putting the finishing touches on Miss Bella's room. So, Sunday will be the unveiling and the long awaited pictures of the room. Stay tuned... next week is gonna be a GOOD one!!!!!!


Oh, tomorrow Bella turns 13 months old. It will be the LAST "birthday" she spends without us!

19 comments:

Sharon and Olivia Grace said...

That is awesome, Amanda!!!! Bella is coming home!!!! I am so happy for you and your family!!!!

Sharon

Bekah said...

Hooray!!! Can't WAIT to see the room and more importantly to see Miss Bella in the new room. We are so excited for your family!!!!

Jami said...

Yea Amanda!!! I love seeing all the happy good things coming to your family now!! I'm thinking that even if they are not doing appointments you probably will still be able to pick up your visa because all the work is done. We didn't even have to go back to get ours. Our rep. picked it up. Otherwise you may just have to wait untill Monday.

Love you!!!

Gail said...

Great news!! Better start packing.
Gail

LouLou said...

YES YES YES YES YES!!!! Girl, I am just so happy for you! Here's to a wonderful weekend getting ready for your baby girl! can't wait to see pics of their room. Oh, and BTW, this is the ONLY time you will hear me say "GEAUX TIGERS"! I hope you guys CREAM stinky ol' Auburn!!!!

Emily said...

We had our appt. this Wednesday and got our visa on Thursday. They don't issue visas on Fridays so that is why they don't schedule appts for Thursday. Can't wait to hear your good news!
I am typing this one handed because my other hand is holding Moses, God is so good!

Terry said...

Great news! I knew it had to be coming soon.

They do issue visas on Thursdays, so you would be able to come home on Friday if you have a Wed. appt.

Hoping and praying that you are on your way to my favorite place on earth by this time next week! :)

Terry

Jennifer said...

Woo Hoo! I picked November 1st... so I'm not too far off! I am so excited for you! This is just a miracle unfolding.

Hey... hope you don't hold it against us up here in KY about the ballgame last week... ;)

Please love my Sweet Sara for me!!!

We are keeping you in our prayers!!!

Sarah said...

Yeah for that I-171H! Always an incredible thing to see in the mailbox! Come on PINK!!!

Your sweet baby girl will be coming home soon!!

Sarah and Sophie~Bug

Dawn said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are SO CLOSE now! Are you getting any sleep at this point?!?!? :D
d:)

Kim said...

I'm so happy for your family - and I can't wait to see the pictures of the forever family!!!

Stacie said...

OH Amanda! WE ARE SOOOOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS!!! Bella is on her way!! I can't wait to hear when you guys are going to be with that sweet girl!

:( Sad we won't be there together....but SO SIKED you will be with your daughter FOREVER soon! We'll meet up one of these days!

Have a great weekend!
Stacie

Chris and Lindsey Wheeler said...

I am celebrating with you!! Thank you for your encouragement and for posting our story on your blog!! I am praying that everything will go smoothly in the next two weeks. Chris and I are probably going to be in Guatemala Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Let us know when ya'll will be there....we could try to come see you!!

Blessings,
Lindsey Wheeler
www.thewheelerjourney.blogspot.com

JuJu - said...

woooooohoooo!!!!!!! I have loved all the good news you have had lately!

It feels like Bella is a part of our family we have prayed for her so much - she will always be held close in the heart of the McKenzie Family:)

JUlia:)

Ginger--Maya's mommy said...

You can pick up your VISA on Thursday. They just don't do appt.

Whitney said...

Great news!!!! So looking forward to seeing your family complete and together!

Rose said...

Well is a bout time things are going smoothly! Can't wait to see that little nutter butter in your arms again!

Kim Capello said...

Can't wait to see that precious angel in your arms at the airport! I'm so excited for you guys!

Doripink said...

Ohhhh! I knew it! I guessed Nov 2nd! That was the day we became Annalise's parents! I am SO happy for you! I will email you my phone number so we can chat!
Love-
Dori