Saturday, May 5, 2012
10:00 a.m. central time
About 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, I find myself getting anxious. Checking my email, checking for texts. Those of you who are in the process of adoption know what I am talking about.
Waiting for news. You see, 10 a.m. is close of business day in Bulgaria. And at this time, if there is no new email, no text, I know it will be at least another day before we hear news of our travel dates.
It is so frustrating, waiting. Waiting. I kid Ron that he should never have prayed for patience because this is the answer to that prayer.
And I love reading the RR blogs, cheering for these people I will probably never meet. People that I have love in common with, love for little people half a world away. Two families are in Bulgaria now, one to meet their child for the first time, the Lindquists to bring their son home. And as much as I love seeing their pictures of Bulgaria, I have to admit being envious. Sad, huh? I am so happy for these happy families, and so sad for us. I keep reminding myself that our girls have waited 7 and 8 years for a family, that they can wait a few more weeks. Right? I know it doesn't make sense, but my heart aches to be there. To finally have our Gotcha Days.
I have pictured so many aspects of our trip home with Vessy and Allie. Nerves going through security with a blind child, security with a very busy runner with Ds. Hoping Vessy doesn't use this time to make a break for it :). I want to be the family on the plane that all the other people are thinking, "9 hr plane ride with these people! Oh no!"
And more than anything else I want to know that our girls haven't forgotten us. Or think we forgot them. Because we didn't. Pray without ceasing has taken on a whole new meaning for me.
In the meantime, I will be joyful for friends I haven't met. And particularly joyful for sweet little children who are gaining a family. Hugs to you, Connie Clark Lindquist, and save some spices for me. Ron and I should be there soon!!
Waiting for news. You see, 10 a.m. is close of business day in Bulgaria. And at this time, if there is no new email, no text, I know it will be at least another day before we hear news of our travel dates.
It is so frustrating, waiting. Waiting. I kid Ron that he should never have prayed for patience because this is the answer to that prayer.
And I love reading the RR blogs, cheering for these people I will probably never meet. People that I have love in common with, love for little people half a world away. Two families are in Bulgaria now, one to meet their child for the first time, the Lindquists to bring their son home. And as much as I love seeing their pictures of Bulgaria, I have to admit being envious. Sad, huh? I am so happy for these happy families, and so sad for us. I keep reminding myself that our girls have waited 7 and 8 years for a family, that they can wait a few more weeks. Right? I know it doesn't make sense, but my heart aches to be there. To finally have our Gotcha Days.
I have pictured so many aspects of our trip home with Vessy and Allie. Nerves going through security with a blind child, security with a very busy runner with Ds. Hoping Vessy doesn't use this time to make a break for it :). I want to be the family on the plane that all the other people are thinking, "9 hr plane ride with these people! Oh no!"
And more than anything else I want to know that our girls haven't forgotten us. Or think we forgot them. Because we didn't. Pray without ceasing has taken on a whole new meaning for me.
In the meantime, I will be joyful for friends I haven't met. And particularly joyful for sweet little children who are gaining a family. Hugs to you, Connie Clark Lindquist, and save some spices for me. Ron and I should be there soon!!
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- Ron and Trish
- In July 2011, we started our adoption story. We are waiting to bring our newest daughter home, and we hope you'll join us in following along on our blog!
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