It's been an exciting week here. Monday we received the piece of mail we've been waiting for...Micaela and Cayden's I-800's have been approved! Our kids have official permission to come to the United States of America!!
Then last night we had the sweetest surprise ever. A picture of our son! I know I've mentioned before, but we've hardly seen any pictures of him, so when he appeared on our screen I just stared and stared. He looks so much older. I said to Stacy, "Are you sure that's Cayden?" He even has a big boy hair cut. And he looks much healthier too!
Today I keep wondering what he's going to be like?
As if that wasn't exciting enough, this morning we were informed that the National Visa Center has forwarded the kids' approval to the Embassy in Manila. This means that they will have their medical visit and the paperwork for their visas will begin. If you ask me, this should take 2 weeks maximum. Ha, but it's a government entity....SO it could be a month or two to get that done. :(
Micaela's birthday is in 20 days people. Move it!!
I'm not sure if it's my age, or if I'm still in shock that I have two precious kids coming home, but I know I need to start getting things ready for them. Like plastic plates, and small utensils, and clothes, and book, and toys, and..... well you get the picture. I need to get moving. Instead I keep looking at their pictures. And imagining what in the world will it be like to go to their home, say hello, then bring them home? I know for every adoption it looks different. For every child they handle things in their own way. I have no idea if my kids will roll with life or come kicking and screaming.
What I do know is that right now God is growing a love in my heart for my son and daughter. He had this planned out from the beginning of time. All the things I 'need' to do are extras. What my children need is a family. Our family.
Candie
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