A Little Down

I'm not sure what changed. Maybe it is that we have everything we need but one paper. Maybe it is that I am hormonal. Maybe. . . . . . I don't know what.

The last couple of days have been increasingly harder to get through. I miss my boy. I miss his smile. I miss his laughter. I can look at certain photos of our time with him and hear the sounds he makes when he is excited.

Everyday lately, throughout the day, I find myself thinking about what life will be like when Wilson is home. Where he will sit at the table for meals. Where his car seat will be in the car. Which neighbors will readily accept him and which ones will take time to warm up. How he will swing on the swing set.

Wilson was somewhat close to walking when we were there. Will he be walking independently when we return?

When we gave him a teddy graham, he didn't know what to do with it. He almost choked trying to get it down. What will we feed him? Will he be closer to eating more solid foods?

As we sit around the dinner table, I wonder if he will like our food. Will he enjoy the things our children enjoy?

My kids love to run and ride bikes. How long until Wilson is running and riding right along beside them?

I miss him. It brings me to tears. I SO want to be traveling back to his region and hearing the judge grant the adoption. I want to travel to his orphanage and play with him while we wait out the 10 days after court. I want to cry happy tears when we walk out of the orphanage together for the last time.

I wonder if he will sleep well the first night with us.

I wonder how he will handle the REALLY long travel to his new home.

I wonder what his reaction will be to his new brothers and sisters.

I wonder if my family will love him as much as I do.

I wonder if he will change my life in such immeasurable ways that I won't ever remember a time without him.

I love him. Have I said that?

I do.

I love the boy with the beautiful blond hair and the biggest smile I've ever seen.

I can't wait to bring him home.

I miss him.

Prayer for Timing

We just learned that if we don't get our paperwork filed in time to get a July court date, we will have to wait until September.

Please pray with us that our last few details will come together quickly.

I don't want to wait any longer than we must, but God's timing is perfect. I know that full well.

Pink Slip

Yep. The dreaded pink slip.

Came in the mail yesterday.

USCIS is asking for more information.

They want an updated home study. It needs to have a couple of sentences added.

And they seem to have lost a birth certificate. Not a very good feeling.

But we will get these things taken care of ASAP and await our "golden ticket".

I just wish I didn't miss him so much. It sure would make the waiting easier.

I Know You Want One!

Just as soon as we decided to follow the Lord's leading to adopt, Mike started making survival bracelets as a fundraiser. We didn't think we would make all that many, but now we know these are super cool bracelets! Everybody should have one. You can show your school spirit, support your favorite pro team, have one to match your favorite outfit, or just have one in your favorite colors. These are so fun! And the more we make, the more we like all kinds of different color combinations.

We have 21 colors and 6 different sizes available. Check them out!

You should have one.

I know you want one!

Could Be Soon

Our case, at USCIS, has been assigned an officer! That means it won't be long until we have immigration approval (aka "Golden Ticket") and can submit our court dossier. Things are moving so quickly. I can't wait to be back in region and holding my little man. We can count down the days together until we are reunited with our family. My family and HIS family! Won't that be a wonderful day?!?