Posted on February 28, 2011 - by Megan
Big News: We Are Matched!
After a long season in the adoption waiting room, we are thrilled to report that we have some big news. We have been matched with two beautiful boys from Uganda. They are 9 months old and three years old.
There are still several steps after being matched before our referral becomes official. Our Ugandan attorney and Ugandan adoption facilitator will be working to pull those pieces together this week. We hope to have the referral paperwork in hand and ready to sign within a week or two. Of course, Africa time being what it is, it could take longer, but we hope not.
Once we sign the paperwork, we’ll send the necessary documents to our attorney so she can prepare our dossier for the Ugandan government. Then we wait for our court date. Our agency told us that we could travel as early as April, so we’re snapping into action. There is so much to do.
We got our travel shots last week, and made a huge packing list. We’ve even begun purchasing a few things for the boys. (Oh my goodness—two little ones at two completely different stages of development—so many things we need.)
As you may remember, we had hoped to be matched with twin girls a couple months back, but were waiting to find out if the necessary documentation could be obtained to ensure they were legally adoptable. In the end, it wasn’t possible. Thankfully, God prepared our hearts over the last month to accept that we would not be able to adopt them. In his perfect timing, we were able to let go of that hope and open our hearts to these precious boys.
The boys are not biological siblings, though they will soon be brothers for life. They are being cared for by a wonderful, loving babies home in Uganda until we can come get them. Though they have faced incredible difficulty in their short lives, they seem to be thriving in spite of it all. We feel so honored to be able to welcome them into our family and watch God’s plan of redemption unfold in all of our lives.
Joel and I would be grateful if you would join us in praying that God would prepare the way for all the final pieces to come together as quickly and uneventfully as possible, protecting and providing for our babies until we can bring them home.
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February 28, 2011
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Laura said:
Congratulations! Two little boys…what a blessing!
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February 28, 2011
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Gail Hyatt said:
I’m so excited!
When will you be able to post pictures of the boys? I can’t wait—well, the truth is, we’ve been getting pretty good at waiting, huh?
3yrs old and 9mo old. Wow. Busy days ahead!!
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February 28, 2011
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Megan said:
We won’t be able to post pictures of the boys until we are granted legal guardianship in Uganda, so we’ll get to build a lot of anticipation before we introduce them publicly:)
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February 28, 2011
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Megan said:
many many congrats : )
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February 28, 2011
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Dennis said:
Great news! One more step forward. I continue to stand with you and Joel in prayer.
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February 28, 2011
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Bethany Planton said:
Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing process of adoption with your readers!
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February 28, 2011
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Elke Speliopoulos said:
I couldn’t be more thrilled for you. God is so incredibly good to us. Praying for all loose ends to get tied up very soon, and for the boys to be healthy and adjust quickly. Blessings on your family!
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February 28, 2011
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Cassie Hansen said:
WOOHOO!!! Praise be to God, I am so excited!! Let me know if I can do anything to help over the next couple of months!!
Love you and cannot wait to meet your precious sons!!
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February 28, 2011
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Michele Willis said:
So exciting for you guys!!! Hubby and I have 2 boys biologically that are 3 years apart and waiting to be matched with a daughter from China! Just got i800A and waiting on fingerprint appointment. My biggest concern right now is money now that home study is done and things are moving along. My husband is currently unemployed so it’s been tough. Praying with you guys for the rest of the process and seamless transition! God bless!!
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February 28, 2011
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Shelia said:
So, So, SO excited for you!! Can’t wait to meet your little treasures. Praying for all the pieces to continue to fall into place.
<3 you.
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February 28, 2011
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Debbie Christian said:
Meg and Joel, that sound you hear is Rick and me shouting Hallelujah from the Rockies! Those two boys are blessed beyond measure to soon be entering your loving family. Wow and whoohoo!
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February 28, 2011
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Valerie Petschulat said:
Yeah! I would so love to see a rainbow of little ones at St. Ignatius! Can’t wait to meet yours – can I please, please hold your 9month old in my sling when he gets here???!!!
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February 28, 2011
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Karen Anderson said:
So excited for you! Will continue to pray for all the details. Can’t wait to see them in your amazing family! Love you much
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February 28, 2011
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Jennifer Grant said:
So happy for you! Congratulations!
Best,
Jennifer Grant
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February 28, 2011
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Jen Saxelby said:
So excited for your family!
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February 28, 2011
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Jason said:
Absolutely, positively praying! Great news!
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February 28, 2011
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Cindy said:
COngrats on your boys!
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February 28, 2011
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Lis said:
I am SO happy for you and will join with you and your husband in prayer! You have so inspired me and I can only hope to walk the path–though often rocky–you have walked.
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March 2, 2011
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Liberty said:
Praise god from whom ALL blessings flow, sweet friend!
So {incredibly} happy for you!!!
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March 2, 2011
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Laryssa @Heaven In The Home said:
SO excited for you all!!!
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March 3, 2011
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Alexa Van Dalsem said:
Congratulations, Megan! Such exciting news! I am so happy for you and the boys – what blessings. We’ll be praying for you during the final steps.
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March 4, 2011
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Angela Hays said:
Congratulations! Sometimes I think having two little ones at different stages is HARDER than having twins! You will be in our prayers! God bless.
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April 23, 2011
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Autumn Cramer said:
Hi my name is Autumn , I dont have Facebook or twitter and was wondering if you had time to connect . We are in the process of adopting a boy from Uganda and this is all so new to me . We lost our boy to SIDS and recently found out I was not ovulating so we chose adoption over fertility. I see you were very successful with your fundraising, would you mind sharing your letter. It’s so hard to word and know how to handle and would appreciate any advice .
Thank you
Autumn from Alaska