“It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority.” (Acts 1:7, NAS). Do you think that this verse could be plucked out of context and embraced as adoption truth? Probably not. I am having a not so good day.
First, I no longer believe that I have escaped the flu that is going around. Drinking kefir, taking fish oil capsules, garlic capsules and mega-vitamin C merely postponed the inevitable. My throat was scratchy this morning; I won’t even tell you about what I am blowing out of my nose. My husband has assured me I will get way worse before I get better. Uh, thanks; I think! So, I am doing housework today in anticipation of feeling horrible by the end of this week.
Second, we got our update photo. The kids look great. David’s nose is noticeably less disgusting! Beverly is beautiful. She is pouting though. The expression on her face is mimicking my heart attitude, “I can’t believe we haven’t seen any movement in our adoption file since last month.” This means that our file is still in immigrations waiting for the kid’s orphan status to be investigated and approved. This has to be done before the kids can be issued visas allowing them to enter the US. This is really hitting me hard because it means yet another holiday without the kids home.
And…
“Remember, the U.S. Consulate is closed for the month of April 2008 because they are moving from their downtown building to the newly constructed U.S. Embassy at the outskirt of Port-au-Prince. During that time no adoption visas will be issued.” ~ from Adoptive Mom’s Blog, February 25, 2008
It would appear that picking up the kids in March may be unrealistic. So, May… can you believe May? I have been waiting to bring my kids home since December 2005. Is there a smiley blowing a raspberry? How do you type that? I am beyond frustrated, crabby, sad… oh, bother!
10 responses so far ↓
Becky Hinchley // 26 February 2008 at 1:31 pm
Julie - I’m with you…I’m thinking it will be May. I told David that I’m just going to tell myself it will be May…that way if we do get a call in March I’ll be surprised. What a bummer of a day!
The kids look great though…they just need those words to pop across their photo that say “Still Waiting!!!”. He, he.
Becky
Heather // 26 February 2008 at 2:27 pm
I’m so sorry. That must be dreadfully disappointing. {hugs}
I hope that you get over the flu quickly. That’s no fun, either.
Jenny // 26 February 2008 at 2:46 pm
How incredibly disappointing. Keep praying because God can and does do the unexpected (just look at Talitha)! Can’t wait for the day you post about their homecoming.
Sombra // 26 February 2008 at 2:57 pm
I feel like the stuff that comes out of the back end of a dog today too.. and that’s because I have my children all here.. this mum who normally is completely in love with them.. is feeling at the end of her rope today.
I’ll remember I’m blessed that they’re making noise, crying, whining, stealing food, not eating what I put in front of them, hitting each other, fighting over a chair and being lazy as all get out! I’m blessed because they are here with me, and not in some far off land for me to miss them as you’re missing Beverly and David.
Heidi // 26 February 2008 at 3:45 pm
Oh, Julie~ what a bummer! I can’t imagine the wait that you have been experiencing. It just saddens my heart so much. I am just praying and hoping and waiting with you, anxious for the day when you will post that you are flying to Haiti to bring those precious little ones home!
debd // 26 February 2008 at 4:51 pm
Julie - the kids look wonderful, but it must be incredibly painful for you to receive them.
Fervent prayers continue.
Lori // 27 February 2008 at 9:09 am
I’m so sorry Julie. I hope you feel better.
followingtheancientpaths // 27 February 2008 at 9:53 am
Oh my. I’m sorry that you’re hit with a double portion of “yuck”. Being sick is one thing but being sick when you’re down is quite another. It’s a cheerful heart that is good medicine, after all.
The day you find out that your children are able to come home with you will be amazing for many of us! We’re tied up with you in this sea-saw of hopeful waiting. But we will never be as thrilled and thankful as you will be on that day, or the day you are able to pick them up or the day you are able to tuck them into their own beds at your home. Oh what a day that will be!
May you live and be well…
angela // 27 February 2008 at 4:40 pm
Hi Julie,
Seems like the flu is not the only thing going around right now but discouragement from the long waits seem to be on the rampage too. Thank you so much for your encouragement yesterday when I was down about the wait and I pray for you too that God will continue to comfort you while we struggle through this that understandably hurts a Mama’s heart.
Big hugs to you!
Love,
Angela
Bobbie-Jo // 28 February 2008 at 6:34 pm
Julie,
I am so sorry you had such a rotten day - and rotten news. You have been waiting so long…
Has God soothed your heart? I pray so.
PS - I popped over to Marissa’s to say HBD.
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