WE PASSED!!!!!

We passed court on Monday. Wynston is finally ours. We don't know when we travel yet. We are waiting to hear from our agency which may be in a couple of weeks. Please pray we go before Christmas. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

And We Wait...

Another delay. Court was postponed until Nov. 9. It feels like a rollercoaster ride. Up and down. But I refuse to get discouraged. I was a little hurt at first but my bible study sisters got me together. Thanks for all of your prayers and kind words. It means a lot to me and my family. When we said this was going to be a journey...boy I had no idea......

Labor Pains

Yesterday we went to the children's museum and saw the King Tut exhibit. Sidenote- Egypt had an Ethiopian ruler. While standing in line for the carousel, we received a call from our social worker saying that court date is scheduled for Wednesday. My happy-go-lucky attitude changed instantly. Have you ever looked forward to something and be that close to have someone tell you it is postponed? I know you're thinking it is only two days but right now, two days seems like forever. It is like being pregnant passed your due date with your hands and feet swollen and the doctor saying.... hey by the way your due date is two weeks from now. Well, I must remember to enjoy the process and if that means waiting two more days, so be it.

Kentucky State University Homecoming 2009

We went to homecoming over the weekend. It was nice seeing friends and talking about our college days. Isn't it funny how we grow up. I was in bed the first night by midnight. My body can't take hanging out all night and then getting up early for the tailgate. This year it was cold but we made the best of it. We had a heater and a tent. Great food and of course beverages. The kids had a good time. They enjoy homecoming just as much as we do. We have made it a family affair so that our kids can be exposed to college early. They don't have to go to KSU or HBCU although it would be nice. We just want them to be around the social workers, business persons, teachers, doctors, etc. They MUST go to college. I have one child who wants to be a brain doctor and one who I know would be a great lawyer. There is no pressure, we just want them to know that they can be whatever they want to be. This year, Miss KSU was not of African decent. That is historical. We have come a long way.

Social Report

We received the social report yesterday. Wynston is growing so much. He looked happy and he has reached his developmental milestones. This makes me feel a little bit better. I wish I could share the pictures. He even have a little friend. He had a haircut and was smiling a lot although he had on a winter vest with some sandals. We will work on the fashion when he gets here. Court date is scheduled for next Monday. Hopefully there won't be any delays.

Delay

The court opened today and I found out that our court date is postponed for two weeks. My first reaction was panic. I want my baby here for Thanksgiving. Well, that was my timing. I realize we can make all these plans but at the end of the day....it is in God's timing. So I trust God and know that He will continue to watch over Wynston. Today I saw on the Today Show, Matt Lauer interviewed this lady who adopted a child and she had five biological children. She had this child for 18 months and decided to return the child because she said the child didn't bond with her family...it wasn't a good fit. Well, do you return your biological child if your child doesn't bond in what you think is the appropriate amount of time... of course not. You stick with that child through thick and thin. I know that it is not going to be all roses when Wynston comes home and I am prepared for those trying moments. One would think after five children, the woman should have known that. I won't judge this woman because I am not that position. But, I would like for everyone to know that just because you hear one unfortunate story doesn't mean all end that way. You have to remember why you chose to adopt. I hope that this doesn't change anyone's mind that is considering adopting because we have to remember...."I will not leave you as orphans." If you are reading this, you are truly blessed therefore, be a blessing to someone. OK- my sermon has ended. Thanks for being a support.

Update/Stupid Questions

Wynston has been transferred to the Children's Home Society Orphanage in Addis Abba. He will be there until we get him. He has lost one pound since being there. He was already little and this just makes me wish I had magical powers to speed up the process so I can get him here. This little guy must be so confused. He probably was attached to the nannies in Hosanna and then now he is in a new environment with new nannies and children. Please keep praying for him through all of this change. You know how change can be challenging for us, just imagine a two year old.

I just wanted to let everyone know that just because I am not physically pregnant with him, doesn't give people a right to say rude or inappropriate things. Would you come up to me if you could see that I was pregnant and say those insensitive things? Just a few comments that people have said....Is he healthy? A lady asked me that at church last night and I kind of got emotional because I am worried about his weight loss. I don't even know the lady. Other stupid questions- Are the kids you have now adopted? (In front of them), Can you have children? Where is his parents? Why not adopt domestically? (Have they adopted!! or what are they doing about orphans) Don't get me wrong, if people ask me questions because they have a heart for orphans or may be thinking about adopting or who really care for me and my family, I am more than willing to share. But for the NOSIES..... STOP BEING A SIMPLETON OR PLAIN IGNORANT!!!! Okay....I feel better:) I don't have to get the vasaline and tell J to hold my earrings so I can knock somebody out. (Ya'll know I have to keep it real)