March 19, 2009

Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This...


We're at our wits' end.
We thought this was the easy stage. Busy, but (emotionally, at least) easy.
We thought our adoption paperwork was done a month ago. Certified, notarized, photocopied and ready to go.
Seems that with every day that passes, another delay presents itself. Things that should be simple are becoming unnecessarily complicated. All we want is to get on the waitlist!
Ugh!

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Preppy Pettit said...

I am sorry it's so hard.

CB said...

We know exactly how you feel-we have been on our journey since September and many obstacles later, we hope to be on the wait list next week!! Best wishes!

Calmil2 said...

Ugh!!! I am just starting the paper chase and it is hard enough, I can't imagine when there are glitches (and I know there will be). They really make you prove that you deserve to adopt a child, don't they :) Harmony

rushhome said...

Hey there! Great blog! We have been on the AGCI wait list since Jan and so far there hasn't been an "easy" part...keeping up with each other in the Ethiopia adoption blog world helps though-

Leah Rush

rushhome said...

http://www.vinylletterdecor.com/ is where I ordered the lettering. You can spend hours experimenting with font- I don't remember the lettering I ended up with for Addis... Its funny that you mention Farmington- we are going through there tomorrow on our way to Durango, CO for spring break!

Maria and Family said...

oh no..more delays? I am so sorry. this process sure has its ups and downs..but so worth it.

April said...

No worries Christie, just like labor, when it's all over and you're holding your precious little one, these delays will seem so long ago and behind you. All your thoughts and joys will be right there in your arms. And I truely believe that timing is everything.

The B Family said...

April, you are such a precious friend. I know you're right. Can I just get my epidural now?
Love You.
C.

April said...

Oh Christie you are so funny! Let Mary Nanette and Amelia be your epidural for now! haha And I love the pic of mary nanette!

Mom Of Many said...

Hi,
I just wanted to stop by and thank you for joining in the friends at A Place Called Simplicity. We have been overwhelmed with the love and support of so many.

Your family is beautiful and I see you are doing an adoption!! So wonderfully fun! And from Africa?? So dear to our hearts!

Blessings from Colorado,
Linny

Eastiopians said...

Oh my goodness, how I know that feeling! I'm SO glad that you are officially on the waiting list now!!! Yay!

Theresa

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