I've Never Cried Over Mail!

Let me start by saying I have been making the little trek to the mailbox daily, hoping and praying that our Favorable Determination Letter had arrived. I kept hearing of other familes who received theirs only a month or so after their fingerprints, so I wondered why ours hadn't come. It has already been almost three months since our fingerprints. We need this document in order to be able to schedule a court date after our referral; therefore, it is very important as we draw closer to a referral!

Today, I happened to stop by to get our mail before going to volunteer at the kids' school. I opened the mailbox, not even really looking for the document. To my surprise, there it was, and I burst into tears! I think some of the emotions of waiting just surfaced. I'm not sure how I'll react when we actually get the call. :) Oh well. They were happy tears! We are officially ready!

Notice the Africa t-shirt! I think it was good luck!