Line up

We are waiting for one more paper. Once we have the immigration pre-approval, we can then send all of our papers to the state for ITS seal "of approval." We then make 4 copies of our dossier and hand three of them in to our Bethany office. They will send the master to the head office in Michigan, who will in turn send that packet to D.C. for our country's approval. Once it's approved on that level, they will send it back to Michigan. Then, and only then, will our papers be sent to Ethiopia, where they will be translated, scrutinized, and God-willing approved. How long will all of this take? I have no idea. My hopeful brother reminded me yesterday that by next Mothers' Day I should be able to celebrate. "God willing!" as the Jews say so often.