This morning at 9:30 a.m. we got the call we've waited so long for. Cindy is coming home! We'll pick her up in Denver on May 7. Wow! I can't believe it's finally happening. Thank you so much everyone for all your prayers and support. We wouldn't have made it without you!
I am so excited that she'll be here for Mother's Day and Kaden's birthday. We plan on giving Kaden a big bash once we get to Denver. That way he can have all his presents to play with on the trip home and it will be a special day that he doesn't have to share with his sister. I think it will be great!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Pray for our roof!
As I type a storm is brewing (I can hear the thunder) just to the north of us. Part of our roof is torn off and there are just a few pieces of plastic tacked down over it. That's all that is seperating the possible rain from our attic! It's directly over the kids' rooms. I've spent so much time and effort on making their rooms just right and really, really do not want to have to redo them both. So pray hard please!
Today Ryan had to take his truck into the big city to be fixed. The shop told him it would be a 4 hour wait. So rather than him just sitting there bored stiff, Kaden and I followed him up in the van. We spent a really fun afternoon at the zoo, picked the truck back up, and then came home. It helped the day go by quickly, especially since I was told yet again today that Cindy's packet has not been returned and no visa has been issued. :(
But, this has been a great week full of love and support for our wait. On Monday, my friends on the Holt web forum gave up things for Cindy. Some pledged not to drink coffee, eat candy, etc. until Cindy comes home! That was very encouraging. Then, that evening, I got the surprise of my life! The wonderful ladies in my Something for Moms small group threw me a surprise baby shower. I was absolutely shocked out of my seat. I didn't see it coming! I feel so blessed.
So, despite the fact that Cindy will be 10 months old on Tuesday, I'm hanging in there. We're getting close; I just feel it! I'll try to post pictures of our zoo trip and the surprise shower as soon as I can. I'll also be sure to post as soon as we hear that Cindy has her visa. Also, if you are in the area, you are invited to attend my Mary Kay party this Friday night at 7:00. I'm coming up with lots of ways to pass the time lately!
Today Ryan had to take his truck into the big city to be fixed. The shop told him it would be a 4 hour wait. So rather than him just sitting there bored stiff, Kaden and I followed him up in the van. We spent a really fun afternoon at the zoo, picked the truck back up, and then came home. It helped the day go by quickly, especially since I was told yet again today that Cindy's packet has not been returned and no visa has been issued. :(
But, this has been a great week full of love and support for our wait. On Monday, my friends on the Holt web forum gave up things for Cindy. Some pledged not to drink coffee, eat candy, etc. until Cindy comes home! That was very encouraging. Then, that evening, I got the surprise of my life! The wonderful ladies in my Something for Moms small group threw me a surprise baby shower. I was absolutely shocked out of my seat. I didn't see it coming! I feel so blessed.
So, despite the fact that Cindy will be 10 months old on Tuesday, I'm hanging in there. We're getting close; I just feel it! I'll try to post pictures of our zoo trip and the surprise shower as soon as I can. I'll also be sure to post as soon as we hear that Cindy has her visa. Also, if you are in the area, you are invited to attend my Mary Kay party this Friday night at 7:00. I'm coming up with lots of ways to pass the time lately!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
I Just Don't Understand
I know that it's impossible to understand the mind of God, but I sure wish I had a glimpse of it today. -sigh- I was so excited when I heard that several other people adopting though the same agency as us got their children's visas today. One of them was on the exact same timeline as us. Their Class B Waiver was sent to Korea the same day. So, I excitedly called hoping to hear the words, "Your daughter has her visa."
But, the response I got was the same one I have received for over 2 months now. "The P3 has not been returned." Why? Why in world have they not applied for her visa yet? I just don't understand. It really makes no sense.
Please continue to pray. This is getting harder and harder. I have no hope of her being home by Mother's Day now. I'm beginning to seriously wonder if she'll even be here by her 1st birthday. This is getting ridiculous.
But, the response I got was the same one I have received for over 2 months now. "The P3 has not been returned." Why? Why in world have they not applied for her visa yet? I just don't understand. It really makes no sense.
Please continue to pray. This is getting harder and harder. I have no hope of her being home by Mother's Day now. I'm beginning to seriously wonder if she'll even be here by her 1st birthday. This is getting ridiculous.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Update
The agency was able to e-mail us the waiver and we are sending it overnight to them first thing in the morning. They have assured me that they will be watching for it and will insure it goes in the Friday, April 10 mailing to Korea.
So, please pray that it gets to Korea safely and Cindy is submitted for a visa next week. I have to keep believing in miracles!
So, please pray that it gets to Korea safely and Cindy is submitted for a visa next week. I have to keep believing in miracles!
Class B Waiver :(
Well, I said I wanted to hear something today, and I did. It just wasn't the news I was hoping for. Cindy does need the Class B waiver.
The crazy thing is they want the waiver for her diagnosis of PVL. We've known about the PVL from day 1, so why in the world are we just being told about this waiver now? We could have had it filled out and sent back weeks ago.
Now we have to wait on our branch agency to send us the waiver. Then we have to send it on to Holt-Eugene and they send it on to Korea. They only send packages on Fridays, so we're looking at it being sent to Korea on April 17. By the time they get it, return her P3, she gets a visa, travel arrangements are made, etc. it's going to be May and Cindy will be 10 months old.
I just want to go to bed and stay there for a very long time. :cry: Doesn't it say somewhere in the Bible that God doesn't give you more than you can handle? He apparently has a much higher opinion of my handling abilities than I do, because I feel I'm way past that point.
The crazy thing is they want the waiver for her diagnosis of PVL. We've known about the PVL from day 1, so why in the world are we just being told about this waiver now? We could have had it filled out and sent back weeks ago.
Now we have to wait on our branch agency to send us the waiver. Then we have to send it on to Holt-Eugene and they send it on to Korea. They only send packages on Fridays, so we're looking at it being sent to Korea on April 17. By the time they get it, return her P3, she gets a visa, travel arrangements are made, etc. it's going to be May and Cindy will be 10 months old.
I just want to go to bed and stay there for a very long time. :cry: Doesn't it say somewhere in the Bible that God doesn't give you more than you can handle? He apparently has a much higher opinion of my handling abilities than I do, because I feel I'm way past that point.
Monday, April 06, 2009
New medical information
Well, we still don't know anything about the elusive "Class B Waiver", but we did get a medical report on Cindy today. It has me a bit confused. Her neurologist's appointment done on March 18 indicated that she was crawling, sitting up, and developmentally caught up enough to not merit further neurology visits. However, this doctor's report, done March 26, states that she is circling as opposed to crawling and can only sit unassisted for short periods of time. They consider her to be 2 months delayed.
So, now I'm wondering if she will still need physical therapy. I'm also wondering if this means that she will definitely need the medical waiver. I guess only time will tell. I'd also appreciate your prayers for our little peanut. She has not gained any weight since her February appointment. She is still a very tiny 15 lbs. That's really small for a 9 month old who is 27 1/2 inches tall! Also, her last 2 reports have indicated she is very shy and wary of strangers. Since that is what we will be to her at first, it could be a very rough transition.
So, now I'm wondering if she will still need physical therapy. I'm also wondering if this means that she will definitely need the medical waiver. I guess only time will tell. I'd also appreciate your prayers for our little peanut. She has not gained any weight since her February appointment. She is still a very tiny 15 lbs. That's really small for a 9 month old who is 27 1/2 inches tall! Also, her last 2 reports have indicated she is very shy and wary of strangers. Since that is what we will be to her at first, it could be a very rough transition.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Nothing new....
... except my blog design. I had really hoped that when I revamped the blog for Easter, I'd have a new picture of Cindy to use. But, a whole week has gone by and we haven't heard any news. She still does not have her visa and we do not know if she will need a waiver or not. If she does, we're looking at May before she's home. Please pray for me. My patience and hope are completely depleted and my sanity is wearing thin!
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