Some things I have been doing lately. . .
. . . not blogging. I really haven't had anything to blog about. There has been no movement in the list for about 9 weeks. But I'm not counting ;)
. . . wondering if this drought in referrals is normal. Well, it is. I checked. We had a lull in the fall of last year (it seemed easier back then). And others that have been through this assured all of us waiters that it is in fact, normal. The adoption process is very unpredictable.
. . . schooling. We started our school year a week ago. We started early so that we can have a month break when baby sister comes home.
. . . visiting a friend that just came home from Korea three weeks ago, with her adorable baby boy. It was great to hear her experience and see what it's like on the other side of waiting. (Now I'm wondering if a month off from school is enough time to adjust and get back on schedule).
. . . coming to the realization that we won't have baby girl home before Christmas. This was a tough one. Even if we do get a referral within the next month or two, the probability of her coming home before the New Year, is pretty small. Korea has a limit of how many visas are issued per year. The families that recieved their referral in June/July have been told that they may not get their babies' visa issued before the end of this year. Heartbreaking.
. . . understanding that EVERYTHING is in God's perfect timing. Trusting that HE has our best interest at heart. Knowing that we will see our baby's sweet face, eventually.
. . . feeling for those that have been waiting at the #1 and #2 spot on the list for the past 9 weeks! My heart just aches for these two families. It's been a long haul. One in particular has been waiting for longer than any of us, and Karen, I am praying for you and hoping that you will see your sweet daughter's face very soon!
. . . reading.
. . . listening to adoption-related podcasts.
. . . trying to be patient.
. . . teaching my boys the value of working together (and not fighting).
. . . praying. ALOT.
. . . dreaming of the day when our little girl will be with us, the family she was created for, and the family that was created for her. *Sigh*
About Me
- Jayme
- I am just a sheep, trying to follow the voice of my Shepherd, Jesus. I feel my purpose in this life is to educate my children in the strong foundation of Jesus Christ, and to help those that are fatherless. Adoption, homeschooling, cloth diapering, are just some of the things that I love to talk about. My husband of eleven years and I have four blessings: two "homegrown" boys and two daughters that were born in South Korea. Joye came home in June of 2010 and we felt led to add another little girl to our family. Judaya should be home in summer of 2012. Life is exciting and always filled with joy.
Kaleb (9)
K is our oldest. He loves baseball, camping and his little sister. He has a heart for Jesus and we see him live that out regularly.
Abram (6)
Abe is our little engineer. He thrives on abstract thinking and creativity is his passion. We are amazed at what his little mind comes up with on a daily basis.
Joye SeoYeon (2)
Joye was born in South Korea and we brought her home June 16th 2010. She is our spicy, typical two-year old. Adopting her has been the most difficultly rewarding experience of our lives. She loves her daddy and mimicking everything I do.
Judaya - in Korea - our fourth child.
As per our agency, pictures of our newest addition aren't allowed to be shared. She will turn one in July, and will probably be home before her 2nd birthday. We pray for her daily and can't wait for her to join us and fill us with MORE joy!
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3 comments:
Soooo hard. I can't imagine sitting at #1 or #2 (or #5) for nine weeks straight.
Sounds like we're all trying to keep busy during these months of waiting! I really need to switch from just "coping" to "making the most of it". I don't always remember that part!!! LOL!
I had the dream of having her home by Christmas too. Even harder is realizing that she is most likely going to have a winter birthday and we could miss that as well. But knowing that it is going to happen just not on our time line or our plan is what helps me. Nothing is ever "our" plan it's "his".
I have to remember back to that desperate time when we found out that our hopes of adoption were dead...truly impossible. There is at least a light at the end of this tunnel and I promise to be there for you until we get to it.
Jayme...thank you for your post and encouraging words and keeping us all in your prayers...I know it's difficult for all of us waiting parents on the list and it really does help to feel we aren't alone. You'll be in my prayers as well...hoping the list will begin moving again and you'll be closer to meeting your little girl.
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