We'll see you soon

I pray all goes well and you will each and every one return to the Great State of Texas intact as a family ready to take on all that is a part of that ongoing experience. We await your accounts of all that is going on and your experiences abroad, with love, concern and hope. Don’t forget to take a Texas Tech cap for your newest Red Raider.

And thank you for the 2008 historic recap. Can’t wait to see what 2011 will bring the Tech family. I sure hope that Tubby can bring both winning and exciting football in the same breath. Damn, the Leach Era is one we will not forget for a long time. In fact, I really do hope that our new AD can mend the fences and bring Leach back into the fold soon. Sure wold like for Tubby to bring him in for a visit. We need to get past all this.

You will be missed.

Blessings to you and your family.

As someone who was adopted, I really appreciate and respect what you are doing. You and your wife are truely great people. Your child will be very fortunate to grow up in such a loving home. To tell you the truth, the day you announced you were adopting was the day I formally signed up on this site, although I’d been reading for years. God bless you and may He watch over you and your wife on your travels.

Safe travels!

and with regards to the video, why am I crying?

Enjoy this time . .

here’s wishing you a safe and fruitfull trip. get home soon with a big ole bundle.

buddy…wondering if you will have any man versus food moments in Africa…

Hello Everybody,

Made it here safe. Yesterday we flew from Dulles to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 13 hours on the plane and as soon as we landed, we went to grab lunch and then went to see our boy for the very first time. Still can’t give any details or post any pictures until we pass court, which is scheduled for the 21st, but will as soon as I can. Seeing the little one yesterday was incredibly special and he’s being well taken care of by the nannies who take care of all of these kids.

Haven’t had much in the way of different food since I got here. There was an Italian influence here some time ago and as a result, there are a ton of good Italian eateries, and we’ve only had pizza thus far.

There is no doubt that it’s a culture shock. I knew that things weren’t going to be like they were back home, but we are in the capital city and most of the roads are not paved or finished and there are so many people who need so much it’s staggering and shocking all at the same time.

I’ll check in later in the week, hopefully with news that we passed court.

Cheers,
Seth

Learn as much as you can about the life and history of your new son. It will pay off for you later when he reached teen age and starts to ask questions. Been there. Try the food, assimilate the best of their customs and culture. It is a part of your family now. Send a picture! and a name! on DT Facebook!

Continue to pass prayers (or good thoughts) to him and his wife.

Thanks again to everyone for the well wishes. Yesterday was a good day as well, got to see the boy for most of the afternoon and it was great to see him on Father’s Day. We have court tomorrow (FYI, we are 8 hours ahead of you all) so it’s Monday morning now, while it’s probably just after midnight for most folks in Texas. If we pass court, then I’m permitted to post pictures and the judge can be a bit tricky on whether or not she wants to sign the order approving the adoption or requests additional information. Keep your fingers crossed.

And there’s no way I’ll be able to do a DTN DD from here. I’m already so far behind with all of the recent commits. Will let everyone know when if and when we pass court tomorrow.

Cheers,
Seth

Thanks for the updates.

Blessings to you and your wife and your new family member.

Send pics and a name when you can.

All,

A little bit of bad news, but it’s not too bad. Yesterday, we had court and everything was in place . . . except for a letter from an agency called MOWCYA, which we have to have in order for the judge to sign the order. The problem is that this agency is supposed to write letters for every adoption agency and there’s quite a bit of debate as to how many letters they are writing a day. What we were told is that they’re 20 to 25 days behind so we wouldn’t get our letter for a month and then we’d have to be scheduled for embassy, which is another 4 weeks. Because of the lengthy delay, it doesn’t look like we’re goint to be able to afford to have my wife stay here. It’s just too danged expensive. It’s a bummer and I can’t post any pictures or give his name until the order is signed, but it’s been awesome hanging out with the boy, it just stinks that we’ll have to leave on Friday and we won’t get to see him for 2 more months.

Really disappointed in Tuberville having all of these commits while I"m away, he’s such a jerk.

Cheers,
Seth

All,

Thanks for your thoughts, it’s tough but it’s one of those things in that had we known what we know now, which is that this agency is about 3 weeks behind schedule, we never would have planned for my wife to stay. Or perhaps to put it better, had we not had the expectation that this letter would be ready, perhaps our attitude would be a little different.

Now that we know that we won’t pass court while we’re here, we’ve likely decided that we’ll send my wife back when we do get that letter. We just couldn’t afford for her to spend an indefinite amount of time here without any idea as to when she would be able to be with our son full time.

Like you all have said, it’s a joy to spend time with our son, so it’s good to just be thankful for that time. And I know I say this a lot, but things happen for a reason, I’m convinced of that, and I firmly believe that there’s a plan for us and for him.

Like TallMike said, it’s great that you all are doing such an awesome job of keeping the community of DTN alive and well. I wasn’t worried at all and much thanks and appreciation to everyone for doing their part.

Cheers,
Seth

Sorry, but although DTN is alive and still breathing, it is just not complete without you back in the saddle. However, we are more than willing to share you with the mission you and your family are on. Your son is going to be very very fortunate when all of this works out, as it should. And we all have faith that it will. Hang in there, and keep your guns up!