Next Step... Passport Office

UPDATE ON ADOPTION PROCESS

We're moving along as we received our written ruling today from our Judge. This means that we'll be going to the passport office at 10am tomorrow (Thur morning). 

RECAP OF OUR LAST FEW DAYS

After our long trip to Queen Elizabeth's we decided to stay around and not do much these last few days. On Sunday we visited with the Goggins at the Speke and went to the pool. We had dinner with them and went over some adoption paperwork. 

Monday we visited the Attorney's office and picked up some groceries. Tuesday we stayed in all day and just hung out with the Hardings. Today we had the pleasure of going with the Harding's to Emmanuel's school for their end of the Semester Ceremony. We sang Christmas songs and heard from some of the classes, as they sang some Christmas songs as well. The school was really nice and it was so good to get out of the house and get into the Christmas spirit. The Hardings' house is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with their decorations all put up, the tree decorated and Christmas music playing :) 

LETTERS FROM MISS IDSARDI'S CLASS

I must share these with you all, as they put a smile on my face. They were written after we had received the news that we wouldn't be coming to Uganda until January 2014. We will be skyping with her class on Friday morning :) 

Dear Jamie & Paul,

I know baby Eli is waiting and thinking, “Where’s my mom and dad? Are they coming for me soon?” Don’t worry, you’ll be in Uganda getting Eli  before you know it. The reason I know all about it is because your friend, or in my case, my teacher, Miss Idsardi, told me about it. I will be praying for you. Miss Idsardi is awesome. You have an awesome friend praying for you. Don’t be sad, Eli is probably being well fed, clean and is doing fine. You will be with Eli laughing and playing soon. He’ll be happy to see his loving, caring faces of his mom and dad. Keep your hopes up. You’ll see him soon.

Praying with hope, Melia

(sketched a picture of baby Eli & someone knelt down by their bed praying)

Dear Jamie & Paul,

I knew that you have been waiting so long for Eli. I even heard that you are so worried. Well don’t worry for God has a great big plan for you, and Eli. We prayed for you every day. I hope you get Eli soon! Here is a verse that will remind you not to be worried:

Psalm 91:4 – He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Psalms 91:7 – A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.

From one of Miss Idsardi’s Students, Hanna

(sketched a picture of God’s arms wrapped around us, with Jamie, Paul & Eli in a heart)

To: Eli

I hope your parents are wonderful. All of us wish you a marry Christmas. I hope you will love your family! Have you heard the song called, what does the fox say it’s a great song its on utube look it up. It brings comfort!

From: Jacob lee

Dear Jamie and Paul,

I’m Anay from Miss Idsardi’s class. I know that you are waiting to get Baby Eli and I hope that time goes by fast! I’m sorry that your judge told you to wait for another judge to take over the case. You will be great parents for Eli, and I hope that he enjoys having you as parents.

Sincerely, Anay R.

Dear Eli,

I am so glad that you are getting to have a new family with your mom and dad, Jamie and Paul! My class at school has been praying to God that you will be safe for the rest of life. You are really lucky that there is one loving family just for you.

Sincerely, Newman W.

(sketched a picture of a Christmas tree)