I wasn't sure how I was going to feel after passing court. Physically, nothing has changed. We already considered him as part of our family so that didn't change. Would a government making it official really make that big of a difference?
YES!! I feel an overwhelming sense of relief. We are, of course, very anxious to go get him but now that it is official I no longer find myself holding my breath; preparing myself for the worst while hoping beyond hopes for the best. The hurdles have been overcome. He is ours and that makes a huge difference.
We don't have any news on travel and really don't expect to hear anything next week. The earliest we would probably hear something is the next week and that would be faster than they are saying. We are packing up our donations and I have begun the list making so that we are ready when we get the call. We will probably have a two week notice when we are given our travel dates.
Congratulations to the Easts, Shauna, Hensley's and McBrides! They are the first families to travel since the court closure have been given a November 23rd embassy date. This is great news and we are so happy for the families that are going to be meeting their children in less than two weeks!!
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5 years ago
I LOVE this post!!! so wonderful, and what relief!! Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteI do feel as if I can finally exhale. I will let you know if we hear anything!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling!! No more protecting our hearts and preparing for bad news! It is all good news from here!!!! I'll try to look out for your little man and snuggle him for you all. Audrey
ReplyDeleteYes! I totally understand! Passing court was by-far the BIGGEST feeling of relief that I have EVER felt in my life!!!! Waiting for travel dates is not easy, but it's MUCH easier than waiting to hear if you passed court or not. Get to packing!
ReplyDeleteHey! We have packed an empty duffle bag in our large checked suitecase, and a small duffle bag as well. We will use those for things that we purchase in Ethiopia since we are leaving the plastic bins. The small duffle will be a carry-on as Orange's diaper bag on the return flight. If Jon finds a drum then we will bring one of the bins back with us so that the drum is protected. Have fun packing and thinking about all of the details! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm still so happy for you guys! As you said, you already considered him a part of your family, but now that it's legal, it must make it that much more exciting. :-D
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