Monday, April 28, 2008
Today was Embassy Day! Our appointment was at 8 am, and we were #25. Everything went so smoothly. We're so thankful about that. We weren't exactly sure which documents we needed because our unhelpful attorney refused to give us advice. Thankfully, the Lord had us run into the right people who assured us that all our documents were in order. What a blessing! Our Embassy appointment took 2 1/2 hours and Isabella was such a good baby. She took her bottle at 9:00, took a nap in my arms while we talked with all the other waiting parents, and woke up for our interview in the "little room" where we were interviewed about our adoption paperwork. Next, we were called to Ventanilla (window) #8, raised our right hand to swear that all of our info was true, signed on the line, and Isabella's adoption was a done deal. She is ours! She is ours! I have tears in my eyes as I write this. Kirk and I must have said 100 times yesterday that we can't believe this is all over. Her adoption was so difficult, but the Lord walked us through the fire. He is faithful! We pick up her visa today (Tuesday) and fly home tomorrow. I can't wait to go home and see the boys! The are going to go crazy over their baby sister. She is such a riot!
Today was Embassy Day! Our appointment was at 8 am, and we were #25. Everything went so smoothly. We're so thankful about that. We weren't exactly sure which documents we needed because our unhelpful attorney refused to give us advice. Thankfully, the Lord had us run into the right people who assured us that all our documents were in order. What a blessing! Our Embassy appointment took 2 1/2 hours and Isabella was such a good baby. She took her bottle at 9:00, took a nap in my arms while we talked with all the other waiting parents, and woke up for our interview in the "little room" where we were interviewed about our adoption paperwork. Next, we were called to Ventanilla (window) #8, raised our right hand to swear that all of our info was true, signed on the line, and Isabella's adoption was a done deal. She is ours! She is ours! I have tears in my eyes as I write this. Kirk and I must have said 100 times yesterday that we can't believe this is all over. Her adoption was so difficult, but the Lord walked us through the fire. He is faithful! We pick up her visa today (Tuesday) and fly home tomorrow. I can't wait to go home and see the boys! The are going to go crazy over their baby sister. She is such a riot!
On our way to the Embassy
Grami picked out Isabella's Embassy dress. She packed it in Kirk's suitcase along with white tights with ruffles on the bootie. Kirk had the whole outfit laying out on the hotel bed when I arrived on Sunday. I love you, Kirk!
We had a celebration lunch at Chili's. It seems kind of funny to celebrate this monumental day at "Chili's", but we have limited option here, people! ; )
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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.
Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.
Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.
Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".
25 comments:
Oh Stacy, I am so glad that your appt. went smoothly!! You and Bella both looked beautiful for your big day! We miss you :)
Meghan and Gigi
Congrats!! I am so happy for you! She is COMING HOME WITH YOU! Can't wait to see pics with her brothers. She looked gorgeous in her embassy outfit.
Safe travels.
Darcy
Congraulations!!! I have tears as I am reading your post. God is so faithful and amazing! You and Kirk are just beaming with joy and Bella Grace is so beautiful! Congratulations again and again!
Love,
Gina
Thank you for your prayers, everybody. We are so thankful,
Isabella's dad
She is absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations!!
Robyn
Stacy
Congratulations on your big day! I am so excited for you and your family! Stephanie Houston
PS Bella looks a lot like her father!:)
Yippee!!
The DeWitt 5 - How awesome is that?
xo,
the fullers
I'm so excited for your family. What a wonderful and exciting time!!! I'm so thrilled that your baby girl is coming home!! :)
Look at her in that pink dress! Too cute - CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!
Peace and Hugs,
Becca
You both are just glowing! So happy for you!
Isabella is just absolutely beautiful. I am so glad this part of your journey has come to an end and a new life time journey has begun. I remember when you asked me to link your blog to mine to give you hope this day would come! Happy Embassy Day and Isabella - Welcome to America! I am proud to call you a fellow American! :)
YAY!!! Congrats and safe journey home. Hopefully the ride home will be smoother for your husband! We were on the same flight to GC and it was a bit bumpy for a little while!
Praise God for the happy end to your journey. Your faith has brought you together as a family. I have enjoyed hearing of your love for this precious child and know you will have a lifetime of happiness together with your boys. May God continue to bless you all!
Congratulations!!!
Bella is absolutely beautiful in her dress.
Gail
So very happy for you!
Yay! I am sooo happy for you guys! Isabella looked beautiful (as always) for her embassy appt.
-Jaimee
Bella looked so beautiful on Embassy Day! No surprise there!! She always looks beautiful! I pray you have safe travels home! I cannot wait to see pics of Bella with your boys! YAY!! Bella is on her way home!!!
I am so happy to read that your daughter is finally yours forever! Congratulations! I can't wait to see pics of her at home with her whole family!!!
Happy Embassy Day ............. And, Welcome Home !! Courtney
I am so glad that everything went so well for you! I am so thrilled that the long part of the journey has now come to an end for you and years of happy, wonderful memories of having her at home can now begin!
Hugs
I am so excited that it went so well!!!!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her beautiful "Embassy" dress!!! She is just too cute.
So happy for your family! Don't feel bad about Chilis...we joke that we went all the way to Guatemala and ate at the Pizza Hut! :)
Alright girl...time to update your blog from HOME! We want to see those handsome proud brothers with their new baby sister!!!
Love to all of you....
Dayna
Congrats, sweet Stacy!!!!! I'm so happy for you! You look gorgeous, and of course Bella does, too!!! :) WOOOHOOO!!!!
Hi Guys!!! I am so glad that your little angel is home!!!! Can't wait to hear about the update of home life.
have a great Mother's day.
margaret
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