Saturday, May 14, 2011

Getting Hannah: THE Schedule

By request of Aunt Janie, whom I thought had a great idea, here is a little run-down of what the next 5 days looks like for our 2 guys and little lady...

Friday: 8:30 p.m. Tory and Toby met up in Washington D.C. (about 26 hours after the original plan...Uncle Toby is proving to be quiet the trooper.)

Saturday: 12:00 noon Depart D. C. with direct flight into Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (12 1/2 hour flight.)

Sunday: 7:45 a.m. Arrive in Addis (Our Midnight on Saturday)

The guest house driver will pick them up from the airport, take them to the guest house, and at that point give them an estimated time he will take them to the transition home to pick-up Miss Hannah. Probably sometime Sunday morning.

Monday: 9:00 a.m. Embassy appointment

They will be at the U.S. Embassy anywhere from 30 minutes-3 hours. With Hannah. The actual interview lasts about 5 minutes. Given official birth certificate and adoption deed.

Tuesday: Given Hannah's visa.
10:15 p.m. Depart Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (3:15 p.m. EST) stopping in Rome for fuel (17 1/2 hour flight)
Wednesday: 8:40 a.m. Arrive Washington D.C.

11:15 a.m. Depart D.C.

12:45 Arrive in Cincinnati where the kids and I will be waiting to welcome them HOME!!!


This is the day the Lord has made!

6 comments:

ginger ivey said...

SOOOOO excited for yall!!! Direct flights to Addis?! That would have been nice 5 years ago!!

I'll be praying for safe travel and an easy transition for your little Habasha!

Tory D. Giddens said...

Sitting in dc right now as Toby talks to his fiancé on the telephone. We just annihilated some pf changs. We are amped up to leave for addis ababa tomorrow. Miss my family, but ready to bring back it's missing member.

janie rogers said...

Thrilled everything is going well and the mission is ON. Thanks to Kedra for posting a more precise idea of what is happening with my nephews in this most exciting time... Can't wait to hear more news... Prayers for everyone twenty million times at least 30 million. Love you all! Janie

Lisa Dietz said...

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Amen!!!!!!!

Kelli said...

Woo hoo!! Come on home, sweet Hannah!

The M Family said...

EEEEEEEEE!!!! smiling so big for you guys!!!