Each time I write a new post I think to myself "surely my next post will be all about our referral" and here I am, many... many... many... posts later with no referral. The phone rang today and it is the first time in many weeks I didn't jump or hold my breath.
I know I sound like I am whining and frankly I think I am, but this is my blog and I will cry if I want to, cry if I want to. You would cry too if it happened to you...
Sorry couldn't resist myself.
I think I am going a little crazy!!
OK... on to something else.
Yesterday the boys and I were able to get together with three other families that have adopted from Africa or that are in the process. One family has adopted from Ethiopia, one is in the process of adopting from Ethiopia and the other has adopted from Liberia. Each family also homeschools, so we had that in common too. It is great to talk to families that have "been there done that". I just love to hear them talk about their experiences, the good and the bad. I have learned so much from the support of other adoptive families. These are people that I may have never of known, but adoption has brought us together and I am so thankful.
Josiah went up to the toddler from Ethiopia (who is adorable I might add) and started talking to her. She touched his hand and he in turn grabbed hers and they were instant friends. It was precious, just precious.
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I am hoping and praying that even though the wait has been terrible for both of us, we will at least get to travel together:)
We need that referral to come in the next 9 days...
you gotta get it so we can see those babies of yours!!
don't worry..I went totally crazy TWICE during both waits...You'll have lots of company in the nut house :) Praying for your sanity...remember, I started looking at potatoes for signs :) kj
Oh, the hearts of children....what a precious gathering. God is preparing you, Tisha. His timing is perfect. Rest in that.....if you can1 :) Yes, you can!
Hi Tisha, Sorry there is no call yet. I'm so sorry about all the waiting. I hope you have a good rest of the week!
no no - i REALLY want to bring the bumbo seat. we are going to get creative with our packing and hey if i have to bring on some tears to the lady who checks our luggage - hey i can do it! i can surely be a drama queen if i need to. :)
i'll email you our flight itinerary!
PRAYING for you!!! We didn't have a long wait for our referral but a LONG wait to hear our court results! THAT WAS CRAZY HARD! so I can relate! God will give you the RIGHT referral. When we were FIRST really READY for our referral emotionally....our son hadn't been relinquished yet! And we KNOW he's the one for US!
Trisha,
It's coming....It really is. When you get your referral, your next wait will be even more painful, but before you know it you will be wondering what life was like before you brought your children home.
Tisha, I can't relate by experience, but I know love for a child and how it fills your heart. I'm sorry your wait is so hard.
Hold on to HIM while you wait!
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