There is a lot of unknown going on right now in the world of Ethiopian adoption that may affect some friends of mine and their court dates and travel dates. It could be the difference between some families making it through court before the closure and having to wait until the courts reopen. Please pray that everything resolves itself, families get birth certificates, travel dates and court dates VERY soon.
Also, pray for Peanut. She is fine and will be fine but we are waiting on some news. We won't probably know anything for sure until next week and even then it may be a few months before we get a clearer picture depending on what we learn next week.
I am not comfortably sharing what that possible news is and I know that family reads this and please know we aren't sharing anything until we know for sure. It could be something and it is most likely nothing so we don't want to cause anyone to worry (besides us of course).
I know cryptic but I had to post just to clear my own head. Whatever you are thinking it isn't that bad. Peanut is fine and no matter what we learn she will be fine. We will share what we can when we can and if we are comfortable.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Peanut is 5 months old!!!
My little girl is 5 months old today! I wonder what she is doing? Sleeping, eating, playing, sucking her thumb....
All I know is that I get to see her with my own two eyes next week. WE LEAVE IN 7 DAYS!!! Hang on baby girl, your mom and dad are finally almost there. I pinch myself daily to make sure this is all real and say lots of prayers.
Just thinking about her and our trip brings tears to my eyes. I can't wait to hold her in my arms and kiss the cutest cheeks I have ever seen. I never in my wildest dreams imagined I could be so in love with a baby I haven't met. She is part of my every breath and thought. She is with me always and soon she will be with me physically. FOREVER!
I am going to actually have the family I have always dreamed of. I am over the moon excited to see this dream come true. Okay, I had to pinch myself again to make sure this is all really happening. We are so close. Close to being united with our beautiful daughter. There is no greater gift to be had.
All I know is that I get to see her with my own two eyes next week. WE LEAVE IN 7 DAYS!!! Hang on baby girl, your mom and dad are finally almost there. I pinch myself daily to make sure this is all real and say lots of prayers.
Just thinking about her and our trip brings tears to my eyes. I can't wait to hold her in my arms and kiss the cutest cheeks I have ever seen. I never in my wildest dreams imagined I could be so in love with a baby I haven't met. She is part of my every breath and thought. She is with me always and soon she will be with me physically. FOREVER!
I am going to actually have the family I have always dreamed of. I am over the moon excited to see this dream come true. Okay, I had to pinch myself again to make sure this is all really happening. We are so close. Close to being united with our beautiful daughter. There is no greater gift to be had.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
More good news
No we didn't pass court early but we are only 2 days away!!!
We got another growth update on Peanut! She gained over 2 lbs in the last month and now weighs in at just over 10 1/2 lbs. I am so excited!! She is starting to catch up at the pace the doctor likes to see. She is still tiny and only on the WHO charts for head circumference but her rate of growth overall has been tremendous and couple that with her reaching developmental milestones of average 4 month olds and we have one awesome little girl. I am so proud of her for figuring out how to drink from that cup and start packing on the pounds.
Other than that I am still staring at her beautiful face and realizing that this is all starting to happen. We could be on a plane in a little over a month or possibly less. WOW! I still have a lot to do but for now I am going to try not to stress out about our court date and enjoy the good news that has already come to me this week and hope and pray for more good news on Friday.
Here is a poem that sums things up really well. I saw this on a friends blog and cried when I read it as I do kiss her sweet face each night.
Kisses In The Wind
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.
I know you wonder where we are...what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.
Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin.
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.
May Gold hold you in his hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.
May God wrap you in his arms and hold you very tight,
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.
We got another growth update on Peanut! She gained over 2 lbs in the last month and now weighs in at just over 10 1/2 lbs. I am so excited!! She is starting to catch up at the pace the doctor likes to see. She is still tiny and only on the WHO charts for head circumference but her rate of growth overall has been tremendous and couple that with her reaching developmental milestones of average 4 month olds and we have one awesome little girl. I am so proud of her for figuring out how to drink from that cup and start packing on the pounds.
Other than that I am still staring at her beautiful face and realizing that this is all starting to happen. We could be on a plane in a little over a month or possibly less. WOW! I still have a lot to do but for now I am going to try not to stress out about our court date and enjoy the good news that has already come to me this week and hope and pray for more good news on Friday.
Here is a poem that sums things up really well. I saw this on a friends blog and cried when I read it as I do kiss her sweet face each night.
Kisses In The Wind
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.
I know you wonder where we are...what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.
Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin.
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.
May Gold hold you in his hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.
May God wrap you in his arms and hold you very tight,
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
10 days and counting
10 days until court. 10. What am I going to do with myself for the next 10 days?
Well to pass the time today I went to Target. I have a list of things that we still need to get for Peanut and for travel. I would have enjoyed the trip more had it not been pouring down rain but oh well.
I got some inflatable travel pillows today which came highly recommended for the long flight. I got some gas drops and children's motrin for Peanut. I bought a box of gallon size ziploc bags and 3 packages of sensitive baby wipes. 120 wipes should be enough for our trip right?? We are kind of heavy wipe users and I definitely don't want to run out.
I also got Peanut two different types of pacifiers as I am not sure which ones she will like. Then of course there was this cute pink hat that found its way into my cart. Oops. Can't help it :)
Lastly, some friends have told us that our agency's care center desperately needs infant vitamin drops so I bought the last 4 boxes that were on the shelf and plan to pick up plenty more before we travel.
I can't do this everyday as my list of needs for Peanut and travel is getting a lot smaller so I will have to find other distractions. Right now I am doing the rest of Peanut's laundry so all those cute outfits I got last weekend will be clean. I also cleaned the exersaucer and am washing the seat and cover for the bouncy seat. Okay now what...anyone have any ideas on how I can fill up the next 10 days?
Oh I sure hope that a nice Ethiopian judge signs off on our case in 10 days. I may go crazier than I already am if they don't. Please pray for us and for good news for all the families with upcoming court dates.
Well to pass the time today I went to Target. I have a list of things that we still need to get for Peanut and for travel. I would have enjoyed the trip more had it not been pouring down rain but oh well.
I got some inflatable travel pillows today which came highly recommended for the long flight. I got some gas drops and children's motrin for Peanut. I bought a box of gallon size ziploc bags and 3 packages of sensitive baby wipes. 120 wipes should be enough for our trip right?? We are kind of heavy wipe users and I definitely don't want to run out.
I also got Peanut two different types of pacifiers as I am not sure which ones she will like. Then of course there was this cute pink hat that found its way into my cart. Oops. Can't help it :)
Lastly, some friends have told us that our agency's care center desperately needs infant vitamin drops so I bought the last 4 boxes that were on the shelf and plan to pick up plenty more before we travel.
I can't do this everyday as my list of needs for Peanut and travel is getting a lot smaller so I will have to find other distractions. Right now I am doing the rest of Peanut's laundry so all those cute outfits I got last weekend will be clean. I also cleaned the exersaucer and am washing the seat and cover for the bouncy seat. Okay now what...anyone have any ideas on how I can fill up the next 10 days?
Oh I sure hope that a nice Ethiopian judge signs off on our case in 10 days. I may go crazier than I already am if they don't. Please pray for us and for good news for all the families with upcoming court dates.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Retail Therapy
Today marks the second day in a row I could go outside without a jacket. If you don't live in the Midwest, this is a big deal. I believe it is only the 3rd time so far this year I have been out without a jacket. Finally. It amazes me how much sunshine can affect ones mood. So that said I decided to get out of the house today and enjoy. I stopped at my favorite local coffee shop for my favorite Large Iced Americano. YUMMY! From there I decided I was going to go grab a few things to bring with us to Illinois this weekend. We are going to visit some very dear friends and their adorable children so I wanted to get some fun stuff to bring the kids. No worries some good Wisconsin beer will be purchased so the adults can have a little fun too. :) While I was wandering around the store I felt pulled in a few directions and not really sure why.
So on top of what I purchased for the kids and the house, I bought this hinged picture frame. When we travel to bring home Peanut, we may be blessed enough to meet members of her first family and we are allowed to give them a hinged picture frame with pictures of us and of Peanut.
On my way to the back of the store, I turned down an aisle and saw this clock. I just mentioned that we should get a travel alarm clock and bam here it is.
Lastly on the way to the checkout I went down the aisle that sold hair dryers. I didn't really need to go down that aisle but happened to find this on sale and figured it would be perfect for travel. It has dual voltage too.
Retail therapy does wonders sometimes. I avoided the baby section since I am going to an AWESOME baby resale with my friend on Saturday. Cute baby clothes and no husbands to stop us from all that adorableness.
So on top of what I purchased for the kids and the house, I bought this hinged picture frame. When we travel to bring home Peanut, we may be blessed enough to meet members of her first family and we are allowed to give them a hinged picture frame with pictures of us and of Peanut.
On my way to the back of the store, I turned down an aisle and saw this clock. I just mentioned that we should get a travel alarm clock and bam here it is.
Lastly on the way to the checkout I went down the aisle that sold hair dryers. I didn't really need to go down that aisle but happened to find this on sale and figured it would be perfect for travel. It has dual voltage too.
Retail therapy does wonders sometimes. I avoided the baby section since I am going to an AWESOME baby resale with my friend on Saturday. Cute baby clothes and no husbands to stop us from all that adorableness. Don't get me wrong, my heart is still heavy with everything that is going on and to top it off the sad news found here http://www.thereisnomewithoutyou.com/blog?op=view&id=64 but I can't drown myself in Hazelnut Apricot cake forever. Okay I could but that would be a bad idea. So please keep all the little kiddos in Ethiopia in your prayers as well as the care givers and the people making all these decisions. I pray for the best interests of the children. And if you haven't read "There is no me without you", you should. It is a sad day in Ethiopia. She was truly an angel on Earth and her presence will be greatly missed.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Serious Attitude Adjustment
Okay--I have had some time to breath. Did a little yoga and ate a fabulous piece of cake. I apologize for how ridiculously selfish my last post was. I needed to vent and vent I did.
I need to spend some more time reflecting on and being grateful for the blessings in my life. I am very blessed with a wonderful husband, amazing family, 2 really cute pugs and an beautiful little girl who just happens to be in Ethiopia. I have my health, a home, a job, a car and can type this on my laptop. My life ain't that bad and I need to appreciate that and stop complaining.
Things are what they are. I can't control everything as much as I would want to anyway and I just need to deal with it. If I do get delayed there is a reason and I will be with my baby girl when I am supposed to. I have been ye of little faith which is unlike me.
Faith has gotten me this far and now more than ever I shouldn't turn my back on that.
I need to spend some more time reflecting on and being grateful for the blessings in my life. I am very blessed with a wonderful husband, amazing family, 2 really cute pugs and an beautiful little girl who just happens to be in Ethiopia. I have my health, a home, a job, a car and can type this on my laptop. My life ain't that bad and I need to appreciate that and stop complaining.
Things are what they are. I can't control everything as much as I would want to anyway and I just need to deal with it. If I do get delayed there is a reason and I will be with my baby girl when I am supposed to. I have been ye of little faith which is unlike me.
Faith has gotten me this far and now more than ever I shouldn't turn my back on that.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Quiet...
Sorry I have been quiet lately just not a lot going on. Got tired of blogging about my spending sprees on adorable clothes for Peanut. I fully admit I have a problem when it comes to shopping for baby clothes.
Not much is going on. We are just waiting. Waiting for the days to pass and hopefully quickly. We won't get new measurements for Peanut for another couple of weeks and our court date is about a month and a half away.
We are starting to think about donations that we will be bringing with us when we do get to travel. We hope to bring one or two big suitcases full of much needed items.
We also decided that we probably won't be able to go to the CHS sponsored picnic in Minneapolis this year. They just informed everyone that the date is June 20th and if all goes well we will only be home about a month. As much as I would LOVE to go and meet everyone I have 'met' online, it is just too soon to be making an overnight journey out of town. Things could change but I just want to make sure we are all settled as a new family before we go to big events like that. I want Peanut to be settled with us. I want to make sure we are all healthy and not fighting off bugs that may have hitched a ride back with us. If we lived closer and could go home if it was all too much then maybe... I guess we may have to wait until next year.
A bunch of families have court dates at the end of the week so I will be busy saying prayers that they all receive great news before weeks end and don't have to wait over the weekend not knowing. Hopefully, they get to travel real soon to be united with their little ones.
Tomorrow, I am taking a tour of a daycare facility here in town. I only need daycare 2 days a week come August and this is one of the few places that offers that as an option. My neighbors send their 2 children their now and recommend it so hopefully it will all work out.
Not much is going on. We are just waiting. Waiting for the days to pass and hopefully quickly. We won't get new measurements for Peanut for another couple of weeks and our court date is about a month and a half away.
We are starting to think about donations that we will be bringing with us when we do get to travel. We hope to bring one or two big suitcases full of much needed items.
We also decided that we probably won't be able to go to the CHS sponsored picnic in Minneapolis this year. They just informed everyone that the date is June 20th and if all goes well we will only be home about a month. As much as I would LOVE to go and meet everyone I have 'met' online, it is just too soon to be making an overnight journey out of town. Things could change but I just want to make sure we are all settled as a new family before we go to big events like that. I want Peanut to be settled with us. I want to make sure we are all healthy and not fighting off bugs that may have hitched a ride back with us. If we lived closer and could go home if it was all too much then maybe... I guess we may have to wait until next year.
A bunch of families have court dates at the end of the week so I will be busy saying prayers that they all receive great news before weeks end and don't have to wait over the weekend not knowing. Hopefully, they get to travel real soon to be united with their little ones.
Tomorrow, I am taking a tour of a daycare facility here in town. I only need daycare 2 days a week come August and this is one of the few places that offers that as an option. My neighbors send their 2 children their now and recommend it so hopefully it will all work out.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy Friday! and some special prayers
I am preempting my post today to say CONGRATULATIONS to two of my blogging buddies.
This family received their referral for their sweet baby boy this week. They are with a different agency so their little guy won't be staying at the same place as peanut but I am sure he is being very well taken care of until his Mom and Dad can come pick him up. She wrote a very cute referral day story. Almost missed the exciting news :)
And this family received their referral for their sweet baby girl. She is quite possibly in the same room as peanut. I am SO excited for Leah and her family. She got their referral just in time. They leave for Ethiopia on Sunday. She gets to hug her little girl in just a few days. (She is traveling on a different visa so she has to go over before her court date) I can't wait to hear about her trip. She is definitely one cool lady with a really big heart.
And while I am at it let's give some good cheers to this family as they are working their way up the list. They are so close to their son. I can't wait to hear their good news.
Then there is this family that made a tough decision to switch agencies and do what is best for their family. I am so happy they they have found peace and will hopefully be on the wait list VERY soon.
Lastly, please pray for this family and this family. I won't talk about why they need the prayers but just if you remember please pray for them. They each have their own stuff going on and I hope they find peace, answers, and joy along their paths.
This family received their referral for their sweet baby boy this week. They are with a different agency so their little guy won't be staying at the same place as peanut but I am sure he is being very well taken care of until his Mom and Dad can come pick him up. She wrote a very cute referral day story. Almost missed the exciting news :)
And this family received their referral for their sweet baby girl. She is quite possibly in the same room as peanut. I am SO excited for Leah and her family. She got their referral just in time. They leave for Ethiopia on Sunday. She gets to hug her little girl in just a few days. (She is traveling on a different visa so she has to go over before her court date) I can't wait to hear about her trip. She is definitely one cool lady with a really big heart.
And while I am at it let's give some good cheers to this family as they are working their way up the list. They are so close to their son. I can't wait to hear their good news.
Then there is this family that made a tough decision to switch agencies and do what is best for their family. I am so happy they they have found peace and will hopefully be on the wait list VERY soon.
Lastly, please pray for this family and this family. I won't talk about why they need the prayers but just if you remember please pray for them. They each have their own stuff going on and I hope they find peace, answers, and joy along their paths.
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