Wednesday, April 3, 2013

And just nine more days before we leave!

Our adoption agency's agent met the kids this week and shared new pictures with us. She also said the kids are really excited, and they each made calendars that count down the days until we arrive. We have been preparing ourselves for weeks that the kids may not be as excited to meet us as we are to meet them. Maybe they had dreams of what their parents would be like, and we aren't that. Or maybe they will be angry that we are taking them away from everything they've ever known. 

But when I saw their smiling faces next to the calendars they made for us, it made me really happy. It doesn't mean that we won't have challenges or that they won't be angry with us sometimes. But we're excited they're at least excited right now!

We are slowly marking off things on our to do list. Yesterday, we had a phone call with our agency's director to learn more about the travel process. I am still waiting for one more letter than needs apostilled. We received our updated I-800a forms two days ago. 

In our remaining nine days, we're trying to eat through the perishable food we have, arrange bill paying, figure out the mail, and PACK! Packing starts this weekend.

I really wish I could share the pictures of the kids with you. Just a few more weeks before I can do that.
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5 comments:

  1. jennaApril 3, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    They'll love you (if not right away, very soon)! Will you update your blog while you're there? You have to!

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    1. LisaApril 3, 2013 at 4:49 PM

      Yes, we're planning to update the blog while we're gone.

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  2. J+K ZimmermanApril 4, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Yay! It's so exciting. We are going to miss you while you are gone. I know you children will love you. You will both make amazing parents and I hope your children will feel the love that we have seen in you. It may take time for them to build that relationship but I know God will help and the trust will come. Love and praying for you!
    Karla

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  3. Blunier FamilyApril 5, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Its getting SO close!!! We are so excited for you and will remember you in prayer as you travel and continue experience all these firsts! Can't wait to meet your new family.
    love, Kara

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  4. Nathan & Heidi BachmanApril 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Oh Lisa! We're just so excited that you're at this point (finally!) and we can't wait to meet the kids and watch you become a family! And, enjoy your European experience while you're there!

    Heidi (and Nate & Amyla)

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