So it has almost been 1 month since filling out my paper work for Lennox to become my son. The court system in Ethiopia closes August 8th until mid September. August 8th is rapidly approaching and therefore I believe I will be traveling in September or October. The agency will let me know when Ethiopia has scheduled me a court date. I will then call a travel agent and schedule my flight. I will meet Lennox a couple days into the trip and then go to court to see the judge. I will then be able to see Lennox a couple hours a day until I come back home. The judge should tell my agency if I pass court or not. The ministry of Womens Affairs (MOWA) has to put a letter in my file saying that they support the adoption. This letter is taking the longest to get into my file because MOWA is not looking at as many cases as they used to. I plan on staying in Ethiopia for 7-10 days in order to spend time with Lennox. I will come home without Lennox and wait for the court system to get my paperwork ready and apply for a Visa for Lennox. I hope to travel 2 months after the first visit to go pick up Lennox and bring him home. As soon as I get my first court date I will let everyone know.
more later
jessica
