more waiting & a letter from the kiddos

Our agency let us know that the requested information was not submitted to the US Embassy for us (as we were told would be), but instead we are waiting on additional paperwork that has been requested by our agency from the region where H & M came from.  I did not get a date as to when they thought they would have that info or when they thought it would be submitted.  Sadly, I think I have given up on planning on having the kids here for Easter.  I never would have though this process would take this long.  Back in December I was sure the kids would be home in February.  Now it's April and I still don't know when they'll be here.

On a happier note, we received a letter from H & M today (which was transcribed and sent to us by another adoptive family that just picked their son up from H & M's orphanage).  I thought I would share it with you...enjoy!

Dear Family,

Selam!  How are you?  We are so fine.  We love you.  When do you come here?  We are so happy because you are my family.  Thank you for my necklace.

I want to swim (Misikir), I like playing basketball and soccer (Misikir).  I want to learn to drive a car (Hawi).  I want to watch movies (Hawi).  I want to learn to ski (Misikir).

Please come soon.  I love you Dad, I love you Mom.  We are waiting for you.  Please say hi to our brothers and sister.  We want to see pictures again.  I like ice cream (Hawi).  We like dog and cat.  Thank you!

Love,

Misikir and Hawi