We don't have any specific news to report. Dan did go and sign the official adoption papers today, so they are ours. When we told them it didn't seem like a big deal. Maicol is trying to learn to say his new last name. The long "a" sound is a little difficult for him. We did tell them we were going in a plane to Bogota and then home. They do seem excited about that. We did buy tickets back to Bogota for Wednesday, but it is still up in the air if we will be able to go or not. We are waiting on a second signature on their new birth certificates. The other lady that needs to sign is in Bogota due to a family emergency. They are trying to get an exception and just go with one signature. This would allow us to still get their passports tomorrow and go to Bogota on Wednesday. If not we will have to wait a couple more days. In the perfect scenario we would be to Bogota Wednesday, get visas Friday and come home on Saturday. But, we just wait and see. Such is the world of international adoption. We want to be home, but do enjoy the time here and the help that Patricia is to us.
We went to the pool today. The kids enjoyed it much more this time then the previous times we went. They actually spent almost the entire 2 hours in the pool. They were definitely tired tonight. Everyone is a little cranky. Patricia says that many times the children will act up when they realize they are leaving. I think that is definitely the case. They are not terrible, but just a little more grouchy with each other and us. We are a little anxious too with the uncertainty of how the timeline will work out, getting money for this and that and going places. In the end, I'm sure it will all work out and the time will have just flown by.
We are still looking for a car seat and a booster seat. If you have one we could use, please let us know. Hopefully, we'll need it by this weekend!
Waiting to see what tomorrow brings.
Karen
PS: GO BENGALS!!!
The view from the hill behind our house here.
The hill behind the house.
Juan "reading" to Andres.
Just hangin' out with my brother.
The view from the hill behind our house here.
The hill behind the house.
Just hangin' out with my brother.
6 comments:
The photos are amazing. I'm sure the timing will be just perfect because, as you know, God is in control. I know how frustrating it is to have it entirely out of your control, though. You are so blessed to be so far along in such a short time! I'm amazed! Hang in there. Have you been able to buy anything (souvenirs) to bring back?
Hi, It's midnight again and I can't sleep. I agree with Connie.Our whole lives are lived on God's timeline. So we will just keep praying about it and it will happen in God's good time. I'm not very patient and I have been taught many lesson about that. We love you and It will be good to have you safely home. Love Mom&Dad
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY What a way to spend your 25th!!!!!! We love you, Mom and Dad
Happy anniversary! I bet you never thought you would spend your 25th out of the country with 3 new children! A great way to start the next quarter of a century!
We can't wait to see you all. I have two car seats you could use for Andres, if we can get them down to you in time.
Go CELEBRATE!
Wow, guys! Congratulations . . . on everything! The adoption, the anniversary . . . we're so excited for you, have been praying for you in the church and at home. Blessings on you guys; I hope you get home smoothly. Let us know when we can all come meet the nephews.
Sounds like the Bengals game was exciting, but I don't think I can watch them yet. They really annoyed me last year!
Beautiful day here today. Temps only in the '70s for the first time since we all went camping!
Hope the schedule all works out without too much hassle.
Mary
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