It was not expected really (ha!), but all of a sudden in my inbox there appeared an email from our caseworker saying "Good News." When we opened it, it said, "Your final ruling has come today. Please plan to be in Taiwan on September 9, your AIT appointment is Septmber 11."
We were crying like two babies. Apparently, 4 months and 3 weeks worth of looking at the baby boy who stole our hearts is a long time to wait on getting our baby. It also kind of makes me wonder what we are going to do when we actually get to hold him!
We celebrated by a trip to Dairy Queen!
We're so excited. Please pray specifically for:
1. Our travel details.
2. That Reed's little heart will be prepared to accept us as his forever caregivers and that his anxiety will be low. He has no idea what he's getting into, but he's one lucky little guy if I do say so myself.
It's getting close to the Flat family's exit! Check out the lilypie ticker!
27 comments:
Wow!
YYYYYAAAAYYYY! Good luck. I will be praying for you guys! Can't wait to meet Reed at school, everyone's excited! May God be with you on your trip.
Your student,
Lexi
I am so exited!!! We are going to be praying for safe travel and that Reed will quickly adjust to his new wonderful parents. Will also pray that the next few weeks will go quickly.
YEE HAW!!!! 4 months and 3 wks worth of crying is nothing compared to when your skin touches his. I am so happy for you. Thanks again for sharing your story, it makes the waiting a little easier.
Shelley
www.letsgototaiwan.blogspot.com
I have chill bumps all over my body after seeing this post!!! I am so incredibly happy for the two of you--no, wait the THREE of you! Reed is truly one lucky little boy to have two parents who have wanted and prayed for him as diligently as the two of you have. I cannot even begin to imagine how elated you are knowing that your son will be in your arms very soon! Your FAMILY will be in our thoughts and prayers as the final countdown begins!! May God continue His wonderful blessings on you all!!
Love,
Brooke
I am so excited for you guys! I know that you have waited for this for so long. Finally being able to hold your baby boy after all this time has got to be the most amazing feeling in the world. I will pray for all three of you.
YYYAAAYY and YEE HAW are already taken so "YIPEE! from the west coast. I didn't realize it was almost 5 months from referral to final ruling for you guys too. Wow. The next few weeks will fly by... you'll be walking on air in Taipei before you know it. Thanks for taking the time to share that wait and the good news.
Kevin
CONGRATS!!! So happy you finally have your travel news. Can't wait to see him in your arms.
I am ecstatic for you two! I cannot wait to see my newest cousin! I'll be praying for smooth travel and calm nerves. I love you both!
One lucky little guy, I'll say. How can you get any luckier than having parents who really know how to celebrate--DQ celebration is the very best. By the way, Abbey, how was that waffle bowl sundae? Sure hope you enjoyed every bite of those surely-to-goodness, real-roasted pecans! JUST A HINT: It may be the last time you get to eat the whole thing by yourself.
Couldn't be happier for two nicer people. What awaits you is indescribable!!!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cried too! Oh my goodness!!!!!!! I am sooo incredibly excited!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see the blog: Real Reed: I'M HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on having an end to the wait in sight! I can't wait to see pictures of you with *real* Reed.
Tisra
waiting for referral
http://lifetrain.blogspot.com
That is SO wonderful! I am crying now and I don't even know you all IRL! Can't wait to see the photos.
Oh my gosh, what HUGE news!! Must update my blog with it so everyone will know!
You will all three be in our prayers...travel mercies to all!
What did the grands say? Are they freaking out?! I, too, hope the days and weeks go by very quickly for everyone!!
I'm so excited!!!! I can't wait to meet my sweet little nephew! I got your text during my class and I wanted to tell everyone in there, but then I realized I had just met these people and they wouldn't understand. I'm praying for you and little Reed!
We are so happy for you!!!! We will continue to pray for you on a daily basis - you should hear the prayers of Mason and Makayla, they always include "Baby Reed". I can't wait to tell them the news.
Lisa B
Congratulations - woohooo Reed is coming home, so very excited for you, I'm pretty sure you're walking on clouds right now...ahhh what a relief, you've waited a long time - CONGRATS
Tiffany
Sophia's mom - SLC
www.youbelong.net/rhines
Yea! and YeeHaw! Congrats Flat Reed and Family. I am so excited for you guys.
Will Flat Reed be making the trip to ease the transition? The real one will pee and poop. That might be a serious scare!!
Beverly
We can't wait to love on our new cousin!
YIPPEE!!! I got chill bumps when I opened your page and saw the new ticker!! I'm so excited for y'all!!! I cannot even imagine the excitement that you are feeling...it's HERE!!!!
Nimen chu Taipei! That is Chinese for Y'all are going to Taipei...well, loosely translated and remember my Chinese is a little rusty! Congratulations! When you get there you can tell him "Women ai ni!" or "We love you!"
Abbey and Jeff,
I found your site through Molly and John's and have been keeping up with the adoption progess. I am so happy and excited for you both! You and Reed are in my prayers.
Praise the Lord!!! I can imagine the thrill and excitement at your house this week! We are praying especially for a smooth transition for Reed (and both of you!) and travel will be equally smooth!!! I can't hardly believe he will be here so soon!!!
Wow! I don't know you guys, but love following your blog and Flat Reed's adventures. Praying you are united with your son quickly.
Congratulations.
Lesley
Skip a day and this is what you miss!!! I'm so happy for you all. I can't wait to see photos of the time you get him and get to hold him. You are SO BLESSED!!!!! Enjoy!!!! With love,
The Lathams
What wonderful news!! We have been praying for Reed's safe arrival and will continue to pray now for safe travel and lots of wonderful days ahead!
I was on vacation when you got your news but checked your blog right when I got home. So happy for you!
Yay!!! That's awesome news and so close. I can't believe that you are just weeks away. It's going to be great!!!
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