Less than 24 hours and we are off. I can not believe it. We got all these funny beanie babies from our friends Bert and Benny in DC. And my sister gave me even more that once belonged to my nephew who just graduated from UNC. So we have tons of tiny creatures to delight the little ones, plus some clothes, arts supplies, balloons and such. We were also happy to make a donation to help purchase furniture at our agency's care center in Addis. They really need it. We have so much stuff for little Phoebe and Pat and I are challenging our selves to one suitcase - and its not a huge one, hoping that those couple of laundry dates work. I just don't want to schlep 4 bags and carry ons across country.
I can NOT believe we leave on Thursday. Still so much to do including a trip to Immigration tomorrow. Maybe a trip to the store for last minute items and then to make sure we have contact info to all the people who need it including us! Whew!
But my eye is on the prize. Our beautiful little daughter. I cannot believe that our adoption journey is close to being realized. I talk to her daily in hopes that the wind picks up my voice and somehow she feels it. I can't wait to hold her in my arms, watch her sleep and to comfort her when she cries. Sob. I just have to keep my happy face when I meet her because I know I will be overcome with joy.
More to come.
1 comment:
It's so strange...I've had you on my mind pretty consistently over the past few days and time has just not allowed me to pick up the phone and call you. I have been very bad about keeping up with your blog and then tonight...to update myself, I logged on and see that you're leaving in just a short matter of hours! I am soooo happy for both of you and Phoebe has an awesome set of parents to look forward to getting to know. Congrats and know my prayers and love are traveling with you. ;)
XXOO,
Janet
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