Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Do you believe in miracles?

WE DO!!!!!!!!
After 195 days in PGN, we are finally APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ADIOS PGN!!! WE ARE OUTTA OF THERE!!! We can't believe it!! It is FINALLY our turn!!! Oh my gosh. We are still in disbelief. Shock. And, most importantly, unbelievably happy and overjoyed!!


OUR LITTLE PEA IS COMING HOME!!!!


So, now we have so much to do!! I AM SO EXCITED!!!!! At this point, it will be approximately 5-7 weeks before we can bring Eli home. I will outline those steps in another post. We are planning on heading to Guatemala in about 2 weeks and waiting for our embassy appointment while bonding as a family of three in Antigua. I can't believe that we never have to say goodbye again! The next time I hold my sweet boy...it will be FOREVER!! Oh wow. We will be having a HUGE birthday and OUT celebration on Friday!!!!!!!!!


So, what does Eli think of this news??????



Mommy and daddy are coming, sweet boy.

36 comments:

Erica said...

YIPPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna said...

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are SO excited for you guys!!!!!!
Good news always follows a good cry!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
COME ON HOME,ELI!!!!

Donna said...

Ohmygosh - Iread so fast, I missed the ANTIGUA part!
Holy cow!!! That is awesome!!
TWO weeks!!! Ohmygosh!!!

Beth said...

I am still smiling ear-to-ear from our phone call this afternoon!!! And now you can add giant tears of JOY! We are so happy for you ALL!!! You are so deserving of all the happiness you are feeling tonight... hold onto that... you have earned it! We love your sweet family and could not be happier for this long overdue amazing celebration!!! YAHOO!! YIPPIE!! Adios PGN!!!!!!! Eli is coming home! ((((HUGS)))))

Beth said...

Dear Eli,
You just keep clapping!! Your Mama and Daddy are packing their bags and getting ready to come to you... and they are not going to say "goodbye" this time!!! Hooray!
I think I will work on my clapping so I can celebrate with you!
Love, Lucy

Anonymous said...

Yea, Eli!!! We are celebrating with you! Mommy and Daddy are coming to get you!!! Happy Birthday!!
Steph and Jason, Only 2 more weeks and he's in your arms FOREVER!!! No more goodbyes;0) Hope you all are celebrating big tonight. Lots of hugs!!!

Kim said...

I am so happy for you guys! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Eli is coming HOME!Congratulations and go ahead and Celebrate! What a wonderful day for you.

The gFamily said...

YAY!! Yipee!!! Woooo hooooo!!! I am filled with so much excitement right now!!! Yesterday I was about to cry, thinking about the birthday party without Eli, but now it will be the biggest celebration filled with joy!! YAY!!!!!!! ELI is coming HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God is good!!

Bobbi said...

Only happy tears from here.

Let the countdown begin to holding Eli forever and ever and ever!!! I think that hearing about you getting out brought more emotion than when we got out. You so deserve your turn. You have waited in line long enough.

Now, Eli that clapping is good, but we need some screams boy!!! I think that you need to just hang tight the next couple of weeks. No funny stuff like walking or anything........save that for your Mommy and Daddy. They have missed so much they deserve that!!

Your time in Antigua will be so special. This time you can relax and soak it in. Good-bye will not be in your vocabulary.

Tears of happiness.

I expect celebration pictures. WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Anonymous said...

So happy for you guys! Two weeks, how great is that!!!!

Trish said...

CONGRATULATIONS! I hadn't visited your page in quite a while so yesterday stopped by for a visit to see how things were going. My computer displayed your news from yesterday "first" so I got a really nice surprise when I read your new WONDERFUL news! I have been thinking of you alot lately and felt your frustrations. Today is day 1 waiting for our PA. We haven't even had family court yet. I look forward to hearing that Eli is home! We will be in Guatemala for a visit May 19th-25th. God Bless!

Pineapple Princess said...

YAHOOOOOOO!! Little Pea is coming HOME!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so excited for you. It's REALLY happening!!!

Love,
Stacy

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! I am very happy for you both! No more goodbyes and finally holding your baby boy in your arms forever! I wish you could see my tears of joy for you all! I'm so happy for you!

Nicole said...

As Beth said, you guys are so deserving! Words can't express how happy and excited I am for you. You have waited so long for this moment and I know you will treasure your time in Antigua.

Congratulations again! I know Friday will be a wonderful celebration for your family!!!

Suzanne said...

Thank you Lord. I am so thrilled for you guys. It's been a long journey, hang on because the ride takes off from here.

YEAAAHHHHHHH.....................

Jess said...

Yea Stephanie and Jason!!!!!

I am so so so so so so happy for you guys. I got all warm inside when you said you never have to say goodbye again!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!

Amy said...

Congratulations! I have been reading your blog for some time now. I am currently in PGN (2/29 resubmit) and have been watching to see when you would get out. YEAH!!

Anonymous said...

Oh guys, I am sooooo happy for you. Congratulations!!!

Christina said...

What a great post to read first off this morning. Congrats guys. Here's to a speedy pink.

Sally said...

HOORAY!!!!!!!! This was amazing news to wake up to this morning! We are so happy for you and so relieved that you are finally out of PGN and on your way to bringing Eli home for good! Couldn't be more excited for you and can't wait to hear all the details!

Anonymous said...

Holy freholes!

What awesome, awesome news - can't wait to hear more, and especially to meet this little Eli in person! At last!

Anonymous said...

What a joyous day! Praise be to God! Eli is so blessed to have such wonderful parents and his parents are so blessed to have him!! We can not wait to meet our sweet little Eli!

WE LOVE YOU ELI!

Uncle Todd, Aunt Shelly, and your three anxious cousins!!!!!!!!!

Gail said...

YAY!!!
Come on ORANGE!!!!!
Gail

Frances said...

Finally!!! I am thrilled for you! Now you can breathe...

Frances

Jenn said...

AHHHH!!!! Yeah!!! Congratulations! I am so happy and excited for you guys!

Anonymous said...

HOORAY!! This is fantastic, amazing news. I'm so happy for you guys. I can't wait to meet Eli.

Robin said...

Congratulations!!!!!
What awesome news!!!!

Anonymous said...

Awesome, We can't wait to meet him!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I've been following your blog for a while now (found the link through Nicole and Dominic's site). I was so happy to see the picture of you guys announcing you are OUT!

Guatmama said...

What an awesome 1st birthday present! Swwwweeetttt!

redhawks said...

I am OVERJOYED for you guys...couldn't be happier!!!!!! Have fun preparing - the time goes by very quickly!!!!!
Jen :]

Chris and Lindsey Wheeler said...

YEAH!!!!!I am so, so excited for y'all....and sweet Eli!!!! HE IS COMING HOME!!! I'm jumping up and down for you.

Blessings,
Lindsey

Greta Jo said...

YEEEEEAAAAAA! Praise God.
I am so happy for you guys!

Keeping smiling your baby is coming home! :)

Becca said...

YYEEAAHH - I love your smile in that picture - go get that sweet baby boy! You're almost done!

Peace and Hugs,
Becca

Zerbe said...

Congrats from John and Brooke Zerbe. We have been reading and following your adoption. We know the struggle you went through, but all of it is definitely worth it. May God continue to bless your beautiful family!

Heidi said...

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO! I am so happy for you! Eli, your mommy and daddy are coming for you soon!