The title says it all! Tuesday at about 12:30 we got the long awaited phone call from Holt. They called to let us know that there was a baby waiting for our family. The moment we answered the phone, we knew what it was! As Allison listened, the expression of joy was unmistakable! We held each other and wept in excitement. This day seemed like a dream, and now it has become a reality.

I would give anything if we could post her picture….But, as of now we cannot. Just trust us…..she is BEAUTIFUL! I got to see the face of my daughter. There are no words for how I feel and what emotions well up in my heart.

We can tell you she is 4 months old. Her name in Ethiopia means “Orange”. Her mother cared for her for the first 3 months of her life. She brought her to the Holt orphanage in August after deciding she could not care for her properly. She is a healthy little girl.

We are beyond ecstatic but we are officially playing the waiting game once again. Before we can travel to Ethiopia to pick her up we have to wait for more paperwork to be completed here and then we have to pass court in Ethiopia. It is totally up to the courts and could take anywhere from 2-5 months.

The big task at hand for us now is raising the additional funds we need to pay for the final processes. The amounts we need are the Agency fee of $9900. This cost is what Holt charges to facilitate the process, care for Kaia until we pick her up and medical and legal bills in Ethiopia. Additionally we need $5500 for our travel. The cost associated with travel is high. We have to book refundable tickets for the flexibility of adoption. Also, the lodging in Addis Ababa is costly. That brings the final grand total we need to just over $15,000. So far, everytime we have had to pay a bill, God has provided. We know that He will continue to do so. Please pray with us that God will provide. If you are interested in helping bring Kaia home financially contact us by clicking here.

Please pray for her safety and health while she is waiting to come home. Please pray for Allison and I as we await the process to be completed. Pray for our baby’s birth mother during this period of transition. Pray that God will continue to supply to the resources we need to pay the bills as we complete the process.

The next few months will be tough as we wait. I cannot wait until the day I get to hold Kaia in my arms. WOW! Just to say that brings tears to my eyes!