Monday, December 29, 2008

PRAISE THE LORD! WE PASSED COURT TODAY!!

Our adoption agency called today at 11:37 am to let us know that everything went through today and that Isabella Dasash Thornley (Bella) is officially our daughter. We are so very happy. We should have her home by the beginning of March! Our adoption coordinator suggested that we not post a picture until we actually have her in our arms so I won't be posting a picture. This is such an important day for us, as well as Bella. I think about how her life is getting ready to dramatically change. I pray that she will make the transition easily. I also continue to pray for her good health until she comes home to us. Thank you for all your support!

11 comments:

a Tonggu Momma said...

Congratulations! Happy for y'all.

Jennifer Cheer said...

YEA!!!! Awesome news to start the new year!!! Congratulations!

Upstatemamma said...

Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for all of you. Oh I am just so happy I am crying. Congratulations!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy waiting (if that is possible).

You will be there in no time.

And thank you for following precautions about photos. We all do our part to ensure good relations between American and Ethiopia so that the country will remain open and our relations with them will remain great. One of my favorite things about Ethiopia is how much they seem to love their children.

Maggie said...

What a wonderful way to start off your new year. God is truly good!

The Hines Family said...

Congratulations! How exciting!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! What a wondeful New Year's gift! :)

stollmyheart said...

Congraulations! Such great news and I'm sure such a relief! Can't wait to see her!

Jennifer said...

Congratulations Diana, George, and LiLi!!!

I can't wait to meet Bella!

Jen

Rebecca and Andrew said...

Hey D~
THANK YOU so much for taking time out of your busy day and calling me. I am so bad at that...I really appreciate it and your offer of anything we need in this wonderful journey was very nice! You too are in our prayers and if there is something you'd like for me to pick up in ET, please don't hesitate to ask! I know Tami is bringing you back some things, but let me know if you think of anything else.
Could you post a pic of the necklace you told me about w/ Lei Lei's name and China on it, and Ethiopia and Bella's name adding to it? I'd love to see it!
Have a great week! 'bec

Rebecca and Andrew said...

oops, sorry about spelling LiLi's name wrong! Ooopsy! =)