2 months ago
Friday, July 28, 2006
Don't make any plans
Unfortunately we have just found out that the wait times are more likely going to be closer to 8 months for us now than the previously thought 7. It does get frustrating that every month that goes by another is added. It feels like we can't catch up, we think we're getting ahead when in fact we are in the same boat we thought we were a month ago. At what point are we going to be on the other side of waiting? We keep climbing the hill and the top is no where in sight. I really am O.K. with the waiting, because I know it is serving a purpose. I know there is nothing that can be done about it, and I am thrilled that it's all due to more and more people adopting from Ethiopia. It just would be nice to know a more concrete time frame, but I guess that is the nature of the beast. It's all unknown.
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Dear Dana,
I stumbled on this poem today online and thought of you....know that we are all waiting with you.
THE CHOSEN HEART
Longing for a child to love,
I'd wish upon the stars above.
In my heart I always knew,
A part of me was meant for you.
I think how happy we will be,
Once I adopt you, and you adopt me.
I dream of all the joy you'll bring,
Imagining even the littlest things.
The way it will feel to hold you tight,
And tuck you in every night.
The drawings on the refrigerator door,
And childhood toys across the floor,
The favorite stories read again and again,
And hours of games with make-believe friends.
The day you took my outstretched hand,
A journey ended, but our lives began.
Still mesmerized by your sweet face,
Still warmed inside by our first embrace.
I promised to give you a happy home,
And a loving family all your own.
A house you've now made complete,
With laughter, smiles and tiny feet.
A parent is one who guides the way,
Know I will be there everyday.
Rest easy as each night you sleep,
A lifetime of love is yours to keep.
Longing for a child to love,
I'd wish upon the stars above.
In my heart I always knew,
A part of me belonged to you.
Teri Harrison
~~~~love always~~~~
Aunt Sara
Hi, Dana,
We've been through the same thing. There were months where we made no progress on the almighty list, and waiting times kept getting longer...it was really discouraging. But our day did actually come -- it's still hard for me to believe!
Thinking of you as you wait for news of your precious baby!
Hi,
My name is Susanna and I am almost fifteen years old. My family is currently waiting for the referral of an infant from Ethiopia (my blog is http://bigsisdiaries.blogspot.com) You're ahead of us though! We only submitted our dossier 2 1/2 weeks ago. I'm trying to have patience, but it's very hard!
God is so good! He has that special little someone picked out just for YOUR FAMILY! And - He is teaching you guys (and I will include Roger and myself in that as we wait with you) a LOT of patience. Talk about pressing toward the prize!!!
Carol
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