Friday, May 14, 2010
lost
I seem to have lost myself in the mountains of paperwork, daily chores and life. Every once in awhile I slow down enough to truly look around me and realize the bliss. I'm so thankful to God for the amazing blessings he has bestowed on me. I pray one day I am able to get life back in order & prospective on a daily basis.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Week 4
Another week has passed and today 5/7/10 brings us to 1 month since our EP was applied for. The program seems to be moving along. So far 2 babies came home from our agency on Monday and 1 family received a speedy referral of a baby girl.
We got some really good suggestions on gifts to buy the foster family and agency workers so now I just need to start shopping.
I talked to the travel agency today and got some not so good news. Airfare is going to run us almost double of what we originally budgeted for times 4 YIKES!!!!! We had thought we would travel April or May but then there were the delays and as of Wednesday this week they said it would be at least another 2 months so that puts us at mid July. The travel agency said we should expect to spend about $2,000 per adult and $1500 per child. Well God brought us this far and he's never let us down before so I believe he will lead us in the right direction.
Last week is behind me with 2 baby showers down and 1 bridal shower. Now I have Mothers Day to look forward to and Kai's birthday then his party next weekend and then Sally's wedding and shopping for suits and dresses for that to keep me busy until mid June so life will be busy & fun.
I'm looking forward to a great weekend and a busy week. Hope I have some new news to share soon.
We got some really good suggestions on gifts to buy the foster family and agency workers so now I just need to start shopping.
I talked to the travel agency today and got some not so good news. Airfare is going to run us almost double of what we originally budgeted for times 4 YIKES!!!!! We had thought we would travel April or May but then there were the delays and as of Wednesday this week they said it would be at least another 2 months so that puts us at mid July. The travel agency said we should expect to spend about $2,000 per adult and $1500 per child. Well God brought us this far and he's never let us down before so I believe he will lead us in the right direction.
Last week is behind me with 2 baby showers down and 1 bridal shower. Now I have Mothers Day to look forward to and Kai's birthday then his party next weekend and then Sally's wedding and shopping for suits and dresses for that to keep me busy until mid June so life will be busy & fun.
I'm looking forward to a great weekend and a busy week. Hope I have some new news to share soon.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Yipee! April's well check came
It's been a busy week and as I was leaving to run Julian to soccer I tried email one last time and there it was the April well check up I've been hoping for. YEAH!!!
The last two months there were some concerns with her development but all is looking better this month, at least I think so. We did fax the report to our pediatrician, who is awesome by the way, to review and we won't hear from her until Monday but I'm not worried. We said right from the beginning that we are meant to be a family so whatever God has in store for us he will help us through.
Baby Tae is moving right along. She gained some more weight and is up to 18lbs at 9 1/2 months. These reports are my highlights, it make me feel more connected in some way. The wait is hard so these monthly updates keep me going until the next one. I was hoping to be going to get her before the next one comes out but I'll just have to wait & see about that. It's all good, God has his perfect plan and when the time is right we will all be together. Until then I need to be patient which I'm getting a little better at. Just feeling happy that things are moving along.
The last two months there were some concerns with her development but all is looking better this month, at least I think so. We did fax the report to our pediatrician, who is awesome by the way, to review and we won't hear from her until Monday but I'm not worried. We said right from the beginning that we are meant to be a family so whatever God has in store for us he will help us through.
Baby Tae is moving right along. She gained some more weight and is up to 18lbs at 9 1/2 months. These reports are my highlights, it make me feel more connected in some way. The wait is hard so these monthly updates keep me going until the next one. I was hoping to be going to get her before the next one comes out but I'll just have to wait & see about that. It's all good, God has his perfect plan and when the time is right we will all be together. Until then I need to be patient which I'm getting a little better at. Just feeling happy that things are moving along.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Week 3
Three weeks down and a possible 7 to go. I know it's completely unlikely but it really is a beautiful day for some good news. How I would love to get EP approval today. Ok I'll just settle for April's well check up. :0) I would also love a picture but I won't push it.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Waiting
Still waiting with no news this week. I was sure that we would have received an updated medical on Friday but no word. So I made it through the weekend keeping busy and now tomorrow starts a new week and hopefully we will hear something.
We did check our 2nd week off this Wednesday as we count down to a possible 10 week travel time frame. 8 weeks to go and I'm getting more excited and anxious as we go.
The boys have a very busy social schedule so it keep us running and busy to pass the time. Kai tested & received his yellow belt this week. Julian's soccer team is doing well but his baseball team is struggling along. The school year is flying by and days are turning into weeks. This weekend our niece graduated pre-school, I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. Time slips through our fingers way too quickly anymore.
Kai is going this week to get his tux for Sally & Joe's wedding in June. The shower is this coming weekend and Sunday is Tim & Jen's baby shower so it will be yet another full weekend not to mention the sports. Bill will be playing the role of super dad with little to no help from me. :(
My friend Min has been giving me Korean lessons. I haven't learned much yet but I'm working on some general words along with teaching the boys. Also she is teaching me a little more about food so I'll have a better idea what to order. We finally decided on a hotel and made our list of "must see" things to do. Now we just need to figure what we will do on which day. I also have to call the travel agent to get a handle on the air fare as it keeps going up and I'm trying to figure how to swing it all. We went from paying $1,000 per person to almost $1800 per adult... YIKES
We still haven't decided on a name. As much as I would like to decide on a name I think I need to meet her first to be sure. We do have a short list that I'm still working on.
Julian is getting anxious about meeting his foster mom, he is hoping she will approve of him. Kai is anxious about flying. Me , well I'm just anxious with too many things to think about. The days keep slipping by and weather I realize it or not it's really getting close to a family of 5 becoming a family of 6. I still can't completely wrap my head around it.
Here's to hopeing for some good news of any form to come this week.
We did check our 2nd week off this Wednesday as we count down to a possible 10 week travel time frame. 8 weeks to go and I'm getting more excited and anxious as we go.
The boys have a very busy social schedule so it keep us running and busy to pass the time. Kai tested & received his yellow belt this week. Julian's soccer team is doing well but his baseball team is struggling along. The school year is flying by and days are turning into weeks. This weekend our niece graduated pre-school, I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. Time slips through our fingers way too quickly anymore.
Kai is going this week to get his tux for Sally & Joe's wedding in June. The shower is this coming weekend and Sunday is Tim & Jen's baby shower so it will be yet another full weekend not to mention the sports. Bill will be playing the role of super dad with little to no help from me. :(
My friend Min has been giving me Korean lessons. I haven't learned much yet but I'm working on some general words along with teaching the boys. Also she is teaching me a little more about food so I'll have a better idea what to order. We finally decided on a hotel and made our list of "must see" things to do. Now we just need to figure what we will do on which day. I also have to call the travel agent to get a handle on the air fare as it keeps going up and I'm trying to figure how to swing it all. We went from paying $1,000 per person to almost $1800 per adult... YIKES
We still haven't decided on a name. As much as I would like to decide on a name I think I need to meet her first to be sure. We do have a short list that I'm still working on.
Julian is getting anxious about meeting his foster mom, he is hoping she will approve of him. Kai is anxious about flying. Me , well I'm just anxious with too many things to think about. The days keep slipping by and weather I realize it or not it's really getting close to a family of 5 becoming a family of 6. I still can't completely wrap my head around it.
Here's to hopeing for some good news of any form to come this week.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Happy 9 months Tae
Today Tae is 9 months old~ Happy Birthday little girl. Hopefully not many more of those will pass without us.
Today is also 1 week since EP was submitted so if all goes smoothly we have about 9 weeks left until travel.
I met with a friend today who is teaching me some basic Korean so I can at least be polite during our trip. Things come so much easier for Bill so I'm sure he'll do better than me with no lessons.
While Min was here we went over travel plans and she is helping me pick where we will do our sightseeing and helping me learn more about the food. We are so blessed with the people God has put in our lives.
We are still working on an American name but the boys are pretty set with Jadyn so we will see.
Today is also 1 week since EP was submitted so if all goes smoothly we have about 9 weeks left until travel.
I met with a friend today who is teaching me some basic Korean so I can at least be polite during our trip. Things come so much easier for Bill so I'm sure he'll do better than me with no lessons.
While Min was here we went over travel plans and she is helping me pick where we will do our sightseeing and helping me learn more about the food. We are so blessed with the people God has put in our lives.
We are still working on an American name but the boys are pretty set with Jadyn so we will see.
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