Fly like a bird

Ok, people, here is the big news: Our dossier is getting on a DHL flight to Eastern Europe TODAY!  We are praising God, we are one step closer to getting to Maria. Our big ol' package of documents will be translated and then we will be registered as prospective adoptive parents. Soon after, we will receive a date to fly over and meet her- FINALLY!

Please pray that there are no delays in the process on their side or ours. We do need to get some documents redone because they are only valid in EE for 6 months and by the time we get to court, they'll probably be expired: FBI clearance letters and employment letters. This means get them, get them notarized, get them apostilled. More cost involved and not a quick turnaround since I have to wait 1-2 weeks for the apostille, since I have to mail them in- no I can't drive 12+ hours to Sacramento and back.

Praying that dossier over the sea: Fly like a bird!

I think I overdid it

I’m lying in bed right now trying to relax because my back is messed up. Too much lifting and moving heavy furniture and boxes.  It hurts really bad to sit. I went to see my chiropractor and almost cried it hurt so bad to be sitting in the car.  I was crying out, “Lord, help me get there”.  My son said, “How’s He gonna do that? Is he going to pick up our car and put us all the way there?” That spurred on a van conversation about how strong God is.  I love hearing my 9 year old’s perspective when she teaches my five year old about God. Anyway, my chiropractor says my back is a combination of stuck and sore.  He was surprised that I had such a big smile on my face for how much pain I was in. I told him that God has really blessed us with the new house and we were getting very close to traveling to meet Maria. Then he prayed for me (Love my chiropractor!)

On our way home, I was on the freeway and the car behind me decided to change lanes and then cut me off.  Ok, that’s not so weird, but then he just slowed down to about 60 mph.  Several cars then went around me and him and cut in front of him. He was happy to let them go.  I lifted up my hands as a gesture (don’t worry, I didn’t flip him off) to say “What’s going on?” and he waved back to me.  I realized that he was doing this on purpose! Not sure why, but I decided to stay calm and backed off and switched lanes so he couldn’t get the satisfaction (?) of playing with me.  Seriously? I don’t have the energy or patience to deal with some jerk when I’m barely able to drive home with back pain.

So now I’m home lying on ice packs and then when my kids are in bed I’ll go stretch in the Jacuzzi.  Did I mention how blessed I am?

p.s. We found the block to our bed in a bag in the girls room- hopefully Kike can get it put together by himself- I’m useless right now!

Big Move

Yea! Woohoo! We finally did it! After a month of cleaning, painting and much much more, we finally moved into our new house on Sunday. Thank you to all of our family and friends who helped us pack on the day of the move (not recommended- but had no choice) and were there to load and unload and even move a piano.

Then they all left and we had boxes everywhere! We've been trying to unpack and figure out where to put everything. So far, most things are going well, but we've yet to find the wooden block that goes under the center of our bed to stabilize it. We know it's here somewhere, but for now, our mattress is on the floor.

I emailed our agency today to get an update on our adoption. They are waiting for two documents they had to get notarized in Colorado which should be back by the end of the week. That means our dossier could be on its way to Eastern Europe by next week! 

We've got some fundraising ideas brewing and hope to reveal them soon! Thank you for praying for Maria and for our adoption process.