To my beautiful daughter,
Hi Sweetie! I just can't tell you how much I love you in this letter. Someday, I hope very soon, I'll be able to tell you just how much I love you while giving you a big, giant hug - I miss those giant hugs of yours and I miss you just sitting on my hip all day being right there beside me. You've been such a big girl and so strong getting through this long process - I'm so very very proud of you.
Ryan tells me you're doing great in school, sweetie. Keep up that great work!
Mama is staying busy getting everything ready for you to come home! Don't worry, I think you'll be kind of happy to have missed all the cold weather here - there has been a lot of snow! It's warming up and we're finally able to enjoy walking outside and playing. For me, the snow is like the rainy season - not much fun because you can't play outside as often. I haven't played outside in quite a long time because of the cold - so I'm excited to share that with you very soon and we'll be able to enjoy the warm weather together.
Inay Konjo lij - I love you always and forever and I think about you all the time. I have your pictures everywhere and am always talking about you to everyone. I'm so very proud of my little girl. When you're lonely and feel sad, know that though you cannot see me - I'm thinking about you all the time and loving you all the time - everyday and every moment. I know it's tough to stay strong, but I hope that we'll be together very very soon.
I love you. You are inay alem.
Letter to Beamlak sent via our caseworker
Document Update: Also found out today that the document needed for court on Thursday still hasn't been completed. At this point - I'm just lost. I have no idea what I should do. If we don't pass this time, will we pass next time? Should I schedule a trip to visit because I don't know how much longer this could take? What is best for Beamlak? It's just so difficult not having a timeline - and yes, I am well aware that many people struggle with this - it's just a very difficult place to be. I'm so so very blessed to work in international adoption - but last week one of my families was able to be united with their child after only accepting their referral 1 1/2 weeks ago. Amazing! Truly. And I'm so happy for them. But it just gets me thinking - Is passing after 16 months really asking too much?
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3 comments:
Your letter to Beamluk is so sweet. Unless they've been there no one can understand the ups and downs of international adoption. My heart goes out to you.
We were able to send the candies from Abrham with a local family, so don't worry about that once you travel. Thank you for the offer though. I pray you will be traveling very soon.
Bettina,
That was a beautiful letter. It's so hard to think that this has been going on for so long...stay strong and positive- it's all you can do. Hang in there!
We love you both!
Renee
I forgot to tell you I love you yesterday!
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