This is a picture that we sent him in a care package so he could see us holding his picture so he might grasp the idea that we are his family. Not that he will totally get that but at some point he will right:) 19 days until I travel and I can barley wait. I have to say that I am functioning so much better and sleeping well again. I am on super drive during the day getting things ready and preparing to pack. Helps me make the time fly by a bit faster. I am counting the days until I meet him (3 weeks today) and also the time until my husband and son meet him (4 weeks today) since they are not traveling with me. I have no worries..no fears..just utter excitement!!!
Also, I have to say that I am so excited to see referrals coming as quickly as they are..so wonderful and amazing. And watching record breaking numbers pass court is the best part of all!! Gladney is a Godsend and God is amazing!!!
Too cool. We're excited for you. Have a great trip and we can't wait to see and hear more!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment and the great idea! I will have to hunt around and see about that! I appreacite it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so exciting that you're getting so close.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing your excitement!
ReplyDeleteWe are almost done with the paperchase, and we hope to be on the waitlist for a referral sometime this summer.
Enjoy your time in Addis!
Praise God for the peace and the excitement.....and sleep!! I'm in the frantic, panic stage. Hopefully it goes away and turns into excitement like yours has once we get a court date and pass. So neat to follow along with you on this journey!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels!!! I don't leave until August -- I have some school obligations that I can't get around! Pave the way for me!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment and your prayers, Karen. I did hope that we would get the call sooner because of our age range but Belay told us all along that it is hard to be matched with young siblings and that we may even wait longer than the normal time. I can wait and I know it will all be worth it in the end, but it helps to have you remind me!
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, I get to live vicariously through you! I am so excited for you and can imagine how happy you must be knowing that you will meet your little boy NEXT WEEK!!! Can't wait to hear about your trip and see more pics of your son :-)
XOXO,
Heidi