Well, here we are. Our court date is one month from today. I wish I could say the wait has been easy and time is flying by, but it hasn't been. This has been the most difficult waiting of the process yet. I know... this is what everyone says and it is hard to believe while you are waiting for a referral, but it is excruciatingly painful. Sure, we have a lot to do to make sure that our home is prepared for these children, but it is hard not to look at the pictures and videos everyday and wonder if our children are being well cared for, if our son is over his infection, and if our daughter is beginning to think that we aren't coming after all.
For now, we try to keep ourselves as busy as possible. We are making the final preparations in our home and we pray constantly that our children are safe, well cared for and know that they are loved more than they could ever imagine by their family that they have not even met yet.
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We're right there with you! This is getting harder & harder...and you've been waiting even longer than us! We're just continuing to pray that our court dates are successful. And that we can climb on a plane together before Christmas... wouldn't that be amazing?
I'm sorry the post-referral wait is turning out to be so hard. Just keep remembering all those stories about how all those feelings of longing wash away when you meet and spend time with your children!!
And make sure you take the time for some special couple time before you go to Ethiopia - life as you know it will never be the same! :-)
Looking forward to meeting your children!!1
Jason and Colleen,
You have been on my heart a lot lately. Our second court date is Nov. 13th. According to my sister, who adopted two boys from Russia and has only had them home 6 months now, this is the hardest part of the whole adoption process. I have had three biological children and for me this has been emotionally harder than going through a physical pregnancy. It's like you are in labor for a LONG, LONG time!! Hang in there while God works out every little detail, so that he will bring you together with your precious children at the perfect time. I think we will understand His timing when we finally get there. This is what I am holding onto. You are in my prayers!
Hey guys - you are right that it's the hardest part of the waiting process...and there is so much that can happen on the day of. Don't throw all of you eggs in one basket...especially since you have two kids who need to pass!!! No matter what date court passes, just know that it will all work out and be succesful - I promise!! Beth
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