USCIS fingerprinting appointment

So I received work today that I need to have my fingerprints retaken, how depressing. On June 4th I go back to Milwaukee, and hopefully things work out. They did not say why I needed to redo it, they couldn't process the prints. Hopefully it works out.

On a brighter note, my agency said that they are now working with three other orphanages, which is wonderful news, as the wait for referrals should definitely be lessened. What a rollercoaster of emotions this process has been. I continue to be scared and excited all at once. I continue to research Ethiopia, and it is all so surreal. I can not believe that shortly I will be there, and be bringing home my own child. Wow!

USCIS fingerprinting appointment

They let me in for my appointment. I was in and out in a half an hour. I am soooo glad they let me in. One more last step that I have any control over. If all goes well, my paperwork should be in Ethiopia in a month. I am so happy and exhausted over the driving I did in three days. I am having my mother over for dinner today. Hopefully this will be my last mother's day without my child here.

Milwaukee appt.

I am going to Milwaukee on Friday for my prints. I really hope I can get in, one step closer!

Finger printing appt.

I believe that I can go to Milwaukee next week, which would be great. I'm gonna try for Friday. The sooner I get these done, the sooner my paperwork gets to Ethiopia. One more small step!

The closer I get

The closer I get, the more frightend I become. I looked at my USCIS form today, it was so real. I was staring at it, looking all official, and I feel like a fraud. I feel like it's crazy, someone is going to bless me with a child, and I will be completely and undeniably someone else mother. I know I am doing what is right, in my heart I am more excited than I ever felt. I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to share my life with a child, and what a blessing. With all of this I am terrified. Am I making the right decision. Will I be good enough for her, and the right mother for this wonderous child waiting to call me mommy. I pray for enlightenment and strength to be the best I can be. The wisdom to threat her as the precious gift she is, and the hope that all continues to go in God's path. I know that today, I am closer to becoming a mom, but also closer to being completely a different person. I will no longer be Sarah, but someone's mom. I hope I can live up to that wondrous name and can cherish the gift God is giving me.

USCIS fingerprinting appointment

I received my appointment for my fingerprinting in the mail today. My appointment is for May 18 at 2pm in Milwaukee. I'm hoping I can go sooner, but it may be the 18th. I am so excited, and nervous. Still wondering where I am going to get the money, but I know that God will provide.

Update

I did hear back from my agency, and there won't be any problems with my immigration request. I will just need to send in my amended homestudy. What a releif. I am glad that my first bump in the road will be easily fixed. More bumps are going to happen. I hope I don't panic every time!