Our dossier is officially out of our hands, on its way across the ocean.
Last week, we got the draft of our affidavits that we've been waiting for, and were able to fill in some blanks and make a few edits before getting final approval from the attorney Thursday morning. After no less than one hour and ten minutes notarizing each document - that's the amount time we were actively and quickly working on it with the notary public! - we were ready to head to UPS. It was exciting and more than a little nerve-wracking to let all of that important, hard-won paperwork out of our possession, but it should be at our agency's office tomorrow morning and hopefully in the attorney's hands soon after.
Then, we wait to hear of a court date. Perhaps by the end of November we'll have one assigned to our case? That's our hope. While we wait, we still have a big boys' room to finish, a little girl's birthday to prepare for, and lots of moments in between to be present in and thankful for. So much easier said than done, but I don't want to wish away these last weeks, as eager as we are to get to the boys. There is a purpose to our days now, and how sad it'd be to miss what He has for us here, today, in this moment, with the people who are in front of us.
Speaking of the people who are in front of us, this space has grown quiet except for the occasional update on our adoption process. I've been feeling many things about my internet usage, its role in my interaction with family and friends, public-sharing versus private moments, and so many other things. To attempt to explain it all would take far too much time to write, and likely much more time than you'd like to read. Suffice it to say, I want to be present. I want to interact, authentically, with the people I love and the people around me. I want to invest in family, and in community. For me, that means removing a lot of internet sharing and time, at least while that feels like the right thing to do. We'll keep this space updated with the latest adoption news and, for the most part, leave it at that, for now. We are so thankful for each of you who takes time out of your day to check in with our little, growing family. You bless us with your interest and your excitement and your love more than you'll ever know. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
