May 8, 2013

Final Decision

Rakeb and Aaron went to the US Embassy in Addis Ababa on Monday. Her 7am visa interview was "easy" according to Rakeb and she answered the questions appropriately. After dreaming of, practicing for, and simultaneously stressing out about this day for so long, Rakeb got her answer from the US Consular at the end of the interview. SHE GOT THE VISA!!!

Thank you all so much for all of the support, prayers, and hard work that has helped to make this day possible. It never would have happened without all of you! Moving forward we are now solely tasked with logistical items. The visa must be paid for, the plane ticket must be bought, final details must be worked out with Amicus and East High School. All of this is minor compared to being awarded the visa though, and no hitches are visible moving forward.

We'll continue to make bi-weekly blog posts to keep you up to date on where everything stands, and to help you get more aquatinted to Rakeb. Hopefully you'll all have the chance to meet her soon!

Rakeb's smile in this picture doesn't come close to capturing the excitement in her voice these days!
(Bunny ears courtesy of her sister)