Okay - this will shock most of you that know me, but I'm "over" not being registered today and have found a silver lining. Yes, it is true, I can find the good in things. :-)
There is still a possibility we'll travel on the 22nd. If that is the case, I'll only have 1 week instead of 2 to obsess about what to pack, what not to pack etc.... I'll just have to get it done! Which for me is good and for Keith is even better because there is nothing worse than an obsessive compulsive wife! :-)
Of course, there is also the obvious thought too - our little Peanut isn't ready for us yet! It's hard to swallow, but when it's time, it will be time.
So, now you can pinch yourselves. I really do have a positive bone in my body!
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So sorry to hear the news. I was hoping that you would have news to share this afternoon. It sounds like your travel dates could stay the same, so that is positive. I just hope you receive word soon as I'm ready to read about your travels to Russia to meet your child!
Oh Becky - I just popped over to check on you and saw the news. It's going to happen and your little peanut must not be quite ready yet. Besides - like you said more than one week to obsess about traveling is one week too many! You hang in there and let me know how you are.
I'm so sorry to hear this today. I am praying for you and hope you will still travel March 22nd. Good luck!!
I am sorry to read your news. But, you are right, keep faith that when it is time to travel your peanut will be perfect for you.
Hey- hang in there. I am thinking of you!
I'm sorry you didn't hear anything today too! I didn't either and was so hoping today would be the day. I'll keep praying that you get to keep your travel dates, and I do agree...one less week to obsess is good, on a positive note.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm proud of you for trying to keep your chin up- but your right, it definately stinks! Hang in there- we're all rootin' for you!
Becky,
You have me all excited about when you travel. Keep us posted. I was thinking about traveling yesterday and bought a bunch of things for my trip.
Joy
We had a similar situation. Our dossier didn't get registered when we thought, but our travel date ultimately didn't change, so we ended up with less than 2 weeks notice to get everything done. It was a little stressful, but we did it, and you can too! Research and pre-plan everything you can, so you'll be ready when you get the official word. It's so exciting to think you'll meet your precious peanut before the end of the month!
I would still go ahead and make lists, shop and pack. It still sounds like there is a good chance you are still traveling this month. I wish I had really started earlier. Now that it's so close I'm being kind of spacey like blogging instead of packing. Go ahead and get it all done now then you can be spacey that week and not stress about anything.
I'm glad that you are feeling more positive, because you know it will happen soon. I'll be waiting anxiously for some real good news.
Hey Becky! I so wish you had received your travel dates today. You can still spend this week pretending you have dates. If you haven't done so already, start filling out the Visa application, so all you have to do is plop in the info on where you're staying once you make those arrangements.
Also, if you haven't already had your Visa photos taken, go ahead & do that as well. You can also try to track down the "new" money you'll need for the driver/translator, medicals, etc.
If you're staying in an apartment, check the listings for apartments that you think you'll like, and check their calendars to see if they're available the week you may go.
Just a couple ideas to keep yourself busy until next Friday!
Becky-I'm so sorry your dates were not confirmed yet. But I'm glad to hear there is still a chance that they will be. It looks like there is a strong possibility that we will be able to meet up in Moscow! I hope you get the news next week!
It's always good to try to find the silver lining. I hope you have a peaceful weekend, don't fret as much as possible (I know, what am I saying?) Praying that the time will fly by and you will have great news next Friday!
Hi guys!
I met Rob and Dede on the Atlanta/Moscow flight. My husband and I enjoyed sharing Moscow with them while they were here waiting to take Liam home. I find the adoption process fascinating and have gotten into reading some of adoptions blogs. I noticed your peanut was in Izhevsk for awhile. which was interesting to us since we lived there for two years before moving to Moscow. If you find yourself in Moscow and have any questions regarding the city please feel free to contact us! Best wishes as you work through the paperwork!
Paka!
Dinia and Ron
Big fan of the glass half full here! :) Hang in there!!!
Becky, I'm so sorry, I was sure you would have definite news by now. Hopefully your travel dates will remain the same. Glad you are keeping positive, I know that is hard to do but you are so close now. Only one more week :)
Hey Becky- I'm just now catching up on blogs....(where I can comment). I saw your Friday post... I hope you hear word soon... and I can't wait to read about it when you do hear! So have you put any more items in your decorated bags???
Jackie
You are getting so close. This is such a minor little bump. Its hard to hear now but I promise when you are all done with the process it will all seem like no big deal. You listened to me vent about my agency issues last summer...now I can barely even remember them. They were so not a big deal. And if we had been done a month earlier we might not have gotten Mateo. So it all worked out for the best. As it will for you too. Lets catch up this week.
As my ever-faithful husband keeps reminding me, this adoption is inevitable. Though every day of waiting is painstaking, the truth is that you are VERY close to meeting your son...and when you are hanging Peanut's stocking on your fireplace this year for Christmas, these past couple weeks will be just a memory. Congratulations Becky...Your baby IS coming home soon!! (and I can't WAIT to see pictures of him!!!)
I am a firm believer that these bumps happen for a reason. If these snafus do not happen, you will not meet the kid you are meant to meet. And I know that sounds like a crock and you could give a shit right now, you just want your baby. I have been there. Our state dragged their heels to getting us fingerprinted (6 months). Then we had to turn down 4 referrals. But we would never have gotten the kiddos we have today if it hadnt been for those things happening. Hang in there. It is so worth the wait
I am dying to hear about your first trip dates but I realize its still early back it the states. So hurry up and figure it out and post it!!
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