Dear Readers

The theme of this blog, Abigail coming home, has been completed for some time now. Therefore, it's time to close the book on this adventure and call it complete.

The family adventure, however is far from over. If you wish to continue to follow the Friend family, head on over to our family blog at thefriendfam.blogspot.com. There you will find updates on Abigail as well as the rest of the family.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Travel Approval

The last major hurdle was cleared today when we were notified that we had received travel approval to go to China. This is almost exactly one year from when we received Abigail's referral information.

Abigails referral picture

Abigail's 9th birthday

We will be tentatively leaving on November 7 and returning on November 19. Once we get confirmation of visa appointments, then we will be able to put these dates on the calendar and book flights.

3 comments:

The Franz Family said...

Congratulations!!! I can't wait to read your travel blog. It would be joy to re-live these experience again and again.
Sue

Anonymous said...

Tim and Deb~

Andy and I have been praying for you guys...can't wait to read about your adventure!

Abigail is beautiful, and as always our God is AMAZING!

He does everything at JUST the right time (despite what our bones tell us) ;)

The Grommon's of Kent

Anonymous said...

I am sorry, but if I had looked at Abigail's referral picture I would have emailed the agency back telling them they had made a mistake - the little boy was cute, but we wanted a girl. The birthday picture is way more complimentary! So happy for you and the China adventure coming up. And boys, don't let you teacher make you take 2 wks of school work along!!!
Talked with Linda Roersma at the MI MITI leadership getaway this weekend, Deb. I told her how you are loved in jail :) and how much I miss you! Have a wonderful trip - I look forward to pictures and posts. In Him, Laurie VK