So, just checking in! We have got our referral 2weeks ago today. I still cannot believe it but the reality is starting to sink in.... We will be a family of 6 sometime in the next few weeks. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I am also so nervous I can hardly stand it :):) The reality, or rather the version I have crafted in my mind, can be a tad overwhelming. It is just crazy to think that these precious little ones will be joining us soon, especially since we were settling in for such a long wait. I look at their sweet faces all day and just wonder what they are doing, what they are thinking, if they are healthy and getting enough to eat. I wonder what people have been telling them. Do they know their whole life is about to be turned upside down? I hope they are being prepared, that they have an idea what's coming!
There is so much to do on this side. We have had to redo the Dossier, with three original copies of everything. I am so glad to say that it will be mailed out tomorrow. I cannot believe I did in 2weeks what took me 6 months to do originally. We are getting rooms ready. Jack and Luke have moved in together and seem to really like it. They like it a little better than me, just trying to relax and let them enjoy their time together. The newness will wear off soon and maybe they will run out of conversation ?? As Luke says, "I just haf to say somfin" and Jack says, "Mommy, I just have to listen and then I have to say somfin". Too cute, gotta love it. I am so glad they have each other.
Jack has been all over the place. We have had some really great conversations about jealousy, change, and trusting God with it all. He is such an emotional little guy, really sensitive and intuitive. He knows big changes are afoot and he is not so sure about the change part. He really is excited about his new brother and sister, just all too aware that things are about to be really different. Luke is "just so happy", his words. He is excited, not really sure of what to think. I'm not sure if he really has a clue what is in store for him, probably not.
Kenny and I are so excited, but just exhausted. We have both been running trying to get everything done. I am working extra hours to make sure I get my FMLA (approved leave, with benefits) so that doesn't help. I will be so glad to get the paperwork mailed tomorrow, that will be a huge relief, a big check mark:):) (and I love to check things off) We have a group that volunteered to come over next Saturday to paint and get Isaiah and Hope's room done. So that will be another big relief!! Just very overwhelmed right now.
I am so READY to go get them, to get them home and start our life with them. The Ugandan lawyer is filing paperwork this week and when that is complete we will receive a court date. We will travel over 2 weeks before that court date and be in country for 4-6 weeks if everything goes smoothly. I am surprised at how hard it is to leave the boys, I mean not really surprised, but it is so very very difficult to think of leaving them here. There is really no way to take them right now. They are not allowed to be at the court dates or official meetings so that is a big chunk of time where someone would have to watch them in-country. I think it will be good to have that time with Hope and Isaiah though, they are going to need all the love and time we can give them. I really have a peace that it will be the best thing for everyone. Family will be watching Jack and Luke so they will be well taken care of and I am glad they will have each other. Waiting on pins and needles for a court date, hopefully we will know by next week!
All in all we are doing great, just tired :) But then really, when are mommies and daddies not tired, so goes the life of a parent. We are beyond thrilled about these new precious babies. Praying for grace and strength for the journey. We are praying for the hearts of Hope and Isaiah, that God will begin to knit our hearts together and they will have a peace about joining our family. I am under no illusions that this will be a quick or easy process. Their life has been hard and anything but settled and routine. We have to convince them they are here to stay, that nobody is going anywhere. Join us as we pray! More updates to come!
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