I'm using Matt's computer, so sorry...no pictures. Today was a relaxing day. We just hung out at the pool and then I went to the U.S. Embassy with our facilitator to pick up Miranda's visa. There is a big huge envelope that is sealed that we are NOT SUPPOSED TO OPEN!!! We have to carry it with us and give it to the person at customs. Hopefully, immigration will go smoothly in Houston.
Tonight, we went to dinner with our facilitator and attorney at a nice steak restaurant close to the hotel. I was a bit worried about Miranda being off schedule, but she did well and seems to have gone to sleep (for now).
Looking forward to seeing everyone!! Please call us once we are home. We'd love visitors, though probably not a lot at once. We don't want to overwhelm Miranda too much. And please don't be offended if we don't let a lot of people hold Miranda for a while. We want to do whatever we can to help her adjust to a new environment as well as bond with us. This means that we probably won't let anyone besides close family hold her and that Matt and/or I will be doing most of her feeding, bathing, etc for the first few weeks home.
See you all soon!!
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
About Me
- The M. Herndon Family
- We hope this blog will keep you updated on the exciting adventures of the Herndon family! PLEASE leave us a comment and let us know you visited our blog.
Number of Visitors to the MHerndon Family Blog
Blogs I Read
Adoption Timeline
- 6/27/07 Decide to adopt from Guatemala
- 7/6/07 Send in I-600A without Home Study
- 8/8/07 Have all documents for dossier except Home Study
- 8/10/07 Home Study Visit
- 9/4/07 Home Study sent to USCIS
- 9/20/07 Dossier certified by MO Secretary of State
- 9/24/07 Dossier submitted to Guatemalan consulate in Chicago
- 9/25/07 Fingerprinted by USCIS
- 10/13/07 Receive I-171h
- 10/16/07 Dossier to Guatemala
- 10/31/07 Referral of Baby Girl born 10/22/07
- 11/13/07 Power of Attorney to Guatemala
- 12/3/07 DNA taken
- 12/6/07 SW interview at Family Court
- 12/12/07 DNA results received at embassy
- 12/19/07 Exit Family Court
- 12/??/07 Submitted to PGN w/o PA
- 1/28/08 KO #1 for no PA
- 2/10/08 Registered with new Central Authority
- 2/13-2/18 First Visit Trip
- 2/17/08 Receive Pre-Approval from US Embassy
- 2/21/08 Re-submitted to PGN
- 4/4/08 Out of PGN
- 4/17/08 2nd DNA test arrives at lab
- 4/25/08 Pink Slip
- 5/5/08 Embassy Appointment
- 5/7/08 Home at Last!!
4 comments:
Herndons,
Your journey is almost over, yet it has only just begun! Have a safe journey home and I hope that you have an easy time getting Miranda used to her new home. I will be thinking of you guys always! I hope you continue posting on your blog as I have so much enjoyed reading it daily! Much love to you all!
Love, Cousin Dawn
I am praying right now for safety and ease in travel. Praying that the boys with be fabulous travelers and that Miranda will enjoy the trip as well as sleep a bit for you. We will be in St. Louis July 18-20. We cannot wait to see you all!!
michele..
hopefully customs will be a breeze for you guys too!! we were in the room about 10 minutes & the guy couldnt have been nicer
have a safe trip
hugs
alex
Great to hear that everything went smoothly! Whatever is in that large secret envelope of yours? :)
Shreesh Taskar | A Long Drive
Post a Comment