So Close...

Today was our Court Date.

Unfortunately, we did not pass court. Almost every single piece of the “court date puzzle” was in place, but one document failed to make it to the judge on-time. It wasn’t something we were in control of or our agency. Ethiopia is in the midst of their electoral season and the court systems have a tendency to get bogged down at this time, so it wasn’t really a surprise that something like this was a little late. The fortunate aspect is that some of the court procedures were able to be accomplished, which should make things quicker and more likely the next time.

Our new Court Date is in the middle of June. We are hopeful that this time we will pass!

The effect on our travel isn’t too great. When we pass court, we will be roughly 2-3 months from traveling. So hopefully sometime in August/September we’ll be headed to Ethiopia to get our son.

I kinda feel like I just took the driver's test for the first time...so close...but no cigar! I still remember the first time I took that test. I went around a left turn and somehow failed to stay in my lane...even though I still contend that the lanes weren't clearly marked. I passed all the big tests (parallel park, corner backing) but I couldn't stay in my lane while going around an unmarked turn. So close...but no cigar.

(I know that this is much more serious than a 16 year-old drivers license test...but in order to deal with the disappointment, I guess I'm trying to lighten my mood.)

Thanks again for all your prayers and support.