So, I decided after all the stress and ups & downs we've been through with this adoption process to start a blog where you can read about all the drama!
For those of you who don't know (yeah, right), Donnie & I are leaving on Tuesday for Bogota to pick up our baby girl! I am excited, nervous, scared, and a bunch of other feelings all rolled into one. I'm definitely scared to leave Reese & Logan for up to 7 weeks, but I'm excited, because I keep playing over in my head what it will be like when we meet Raelen for the first time!
Well, today, like many days throughout this process, had it's very stressful moments. First of all, after calling the Colombian Consulate yesterday & today regarding our visas, and not getting a return call, I was very upset. I finally got ahold of someone, and she told us that she could not return our passports, because we had not sent a stamped, self-addressed envelope with them! Thank goodness Donnie's uncle saved the day and took an envelope to them. We are so fortunate to have him in Chicago! The funny thing is, he is leaving on Tuesday for an extended trip, so we were lucky to catch him!
Then our case manager calls tonight to tell us he can't find our fingerprint clearances from the FBI. I know I had sent them about 3 weeks ago, but somehow they've magically disappeared. Let's just hope they reappear before Tuesday!!!
Anyway, I'll keep you updated on our adventures in Colombia. Hopefully the next week won't be an adventure trying to get there!!! It'll all be worth it when we have little Raelen Marie home at last!
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Hi Don & Lynds,
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I didn't realize you guys were leaving already Tuesday! Please know we're praying for you. At our recent church conference in Missouri, I was reminded that God is writing the story of our lives. He is the main character - we are not. He knows all the crazy twists and turns He will take us through to get us to the end. Our job is to trust Him. Psalm 9:10 says, "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." So, when fingerprints aren't showing up and anxious thoughts roll in, we can whisper those thoughts in prayer to Him. I try to remind myself of the truth that God, maker of this universe, is with ME, and that He is in control, even when it doesn't look or feel like it. If I can trust God with the BIGGIE like paying for my sins completely through Christ's death, then I can certainly trust Him to work out the smaller things. It often looks different than what I would choose, but I'm going to choose to trust Him. That is what pleases my Savior and that is what I'm praying for you, as you trust God with every detail of bringing Raelen home.
I love you guys dearly! Hoping to hook up with Reese and Logan while you are gone. :)
Shirley
If you ever need anything else done in the Chicago area...remember that I'm here and happy to help.
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