Day 608

Today is day 608 of our adoption journey.  Some days definitely drag by slower than others.  I think we have reached a point where the daily drain of waiting has become normal.  Reaching that point, we have also reached a state of restlessness.  It is always there.  I thought it was just me but a friend that is on the same journey has been having a similar experience.  Then, Rob commented yesterday about feeling weird (my word not his).  After discussing it a bit we knew what we have been feeling is the same.  This restlessness causes a lot of frustration and irritability that is hard to deal with.  The waiting, the uncertainty, the drawn out transitioning, etc. makes it seem like your life is in limbo. I never did like to play limbo.

Jimmy is doing well.  He started back to school last week.  He and Rishard are being tutored.  Their tutor, Jude, is a blessing.  We are so happy he is able to do this for us and the boys.  Jimmy was able to accompany the Haitian Medical Mission team last weekend as a translator.  Although I have not been able to talk with him about his trip, one of the team members said he did a great job and was a big help.  We are very proud of him.  Here is a pic of him translating with one of the providers.  Yes, he is getting very big and very grown up. 

 

 

We were told last week that our file should be ready to enter MOI last Friday.  We do not know if that happened but are hoping it did.  I still believe God is in Haiti working for us so I am not going to worry about any of that.  I will use my time to prepare him a place here.  My wish is that he be here for his birthday on December 23 but God can decide if that is best.

 

Speaking of preparations, we are trying to sell our house.  We would like more room for when he gets here.  Please say a prayer that we will have peace of mind as we wait for the right buyer. 

 

 

We are also preparing for a garage sale to help with the funding.  It is October 13, this Saturday.  I hope we do as well as we did at the last one.  If you have stuff to donate, give me a call or message me.  We will pick up (if you live relatively close).

 

Guess that's it.  Please pray for peace of mind and spirit as Jimmy and the rest of us wait for his homecoming.