A couple whose adoption hopes had been dashed when the company they were working with went bankrupt is headed to Ethiopia to pick up their adopted son. Jodi and Joel Thurmeier leave this week, thanks to help from immigration officials and a lawyer.

"Ontario-based Kids Link, which operates Imagine Adoption, went belly-up last month when the Thurmeiers were close to the end of their process," The Calgary Sun reported. "The couple, who also have a five-year-old daughter and four-year-old son, are scheduled to fly home Aug. 25 with their new baby in their arms."

The Thurmeiers told the Sun that they are excited, but are trying to prepare themselves for any outcome. They are told that their babys visa could be ready by the time they arrive in Ethiopia on Wednesday. "Its going to be a whirlwind," Jodi Thurmeier said.

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