Several weeks ago Eric called CBI to ask for an update on our fingerprints. When he called the lady on the phone explained that we were FINALLY 'in the system' but because of the new software and backlog, it would likely be the end of May (about 6 more weeks) before we were approved. Each week since then Eric and I have debated on whether to call back or not to ask for an update. Each time we debate the call we decide not to because if we haven't been approved yet, it would just be a disappointment. But, the day finally came on Monday, May 6th. Eric was driving home from work and and decided to make the call...
Eric: "Hi. I'm calling to see if our fingerprints have been processed yet. We are adopting and can hardly wait for them to be approved."
Lady at CBI: "Let me look. What is your name and social security number?"
Eric: "Eric May. XXX-XX-XXXX"
Lady at CBI: "You aren't going to believe this. You were just approved TODAY!"
Eric quickly hung up the phone and called me. When he called he said "I have some great news!! Our fingerprints were approved TODAY!!"
What are the chances, after waiting for 6 months for the CBI fingerprints to be approved, that Eric would call for a status on the exact day they were approved!? We are ecstatic!
Monday night we emailed our case worker, Rachel, and told her the wonderful news. She was so happy for us and told us that the moment the approval arrives on her desk she will call us to schedule our home inspection. FBI fingerprint approvals should follow within a week or two so with any luck we will be approved by the end of the month!
Eric and I continue to pray for a happy, healthy baby and a healthy and positive relationship with a birth mom. We are so excited to see how God's plan unfolds. To say that we are excited to welcome a baby into our family is the biggest understatement of the year!
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