We have had lots going on this week. We know that we are so close to getting Claire, and yet it seems so far away. We have talked to Jynger (who runs the Vietnam program) at our adoption agency alot this week, and there have been lots of ups and downs. Earlier in the week there was a chance for us to have Claire in the next 10 days or so. The problem is that everything in Vietnam shuts down for a few weeks in Feb. due to their large Tet celebration. Getting Claire wasn't really our problem, getting home was. We cannot wait to have our family completed with Claire, but I cannot be away from my boys any longer than I have to. So with all of that, it looks like we will have a Giving and Receiving date the third or fourth week of Feb. That is what Jynger told us anyway. We feel pretty good about that. There is a much better chance that our time away from the boys will be minimal, and that is a huge relief.
We know that Claire is a happy, healthy, smiley baby, and that makes things easier. We know that God has His hand on her. Claire entered that orphanage at one day old weighing 3lbs 8oz, and now weighs 13 or 14 pounds. Only God could pull off that miracle!:)
There is a family going to Claire's orphanage at the beginning of the week, and they said they would be happy to get more pictures. We can't wait to see how she has grown this month.
As far as things go around here, we are doing fine. I have battled a cold, but the boys and Garrett are healthy. The boys are playing basketball and loving it. Keaton had his first game this last week, and it was so cute. He is the smallest kid out there, but he makes up for it in speed. Easton is the tallest on his team, and is doing a great job of shooting and passing. Easton and Keaton both got grade cards last week and are doing great in school. Easton is writing and beginning to read pretty well, and Keaton is becoming more independent and social. I will post some pictures soon.
I have decided to begin a new project to keep myself busy for the next month. So I am going to paint our basement. Yep, the whole thing. So, I am off to paint.
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6 comments:
Hang in there! You are so close now! Keep yourselves busy and that precious Claire will soon be home and in your arms!
Heidi,
So hoping we could travel together in Jan. Don't know if we will get to travel now or later but hoping for the best. Hey maybe we will travel together after all.
You'll have her in your arms soon. Stay busy...that's easier said than done, I know. I'll be thinking about you!!!
Sounds like an emotional week. I hope the time flies by and you get to go soon.
Carla C
Hang in there and good job keeping yourself distracted, it always helps!
Yes, another month will be ok, although I know it is so hard to wait! Find a good home project to keep you busy...yesterday I scrubbed the tile & grout by hand in our master bath...I haven't done that in 3 1/2 years. Can you tell this wait is getting to me?
Keep the Faith!!! You'll be in VN before you know it!
Heather M.
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