Time Draws Closer

Our agency informs us that Embassy appointments are held twice a month, typically 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month. We try to figure out when our appointment will be.. . what families are ahead and need to go. Although we are also told they don’t necessarily go in order. “Let Go and Let God” is something we are often telling ourselves but difficult to allow our hearts to do????

Excitement

Two of the families we had travelled with during our first trip have received their Embassy appointment. We didn’t expect to get an appointment yet so we were very excited for the families that did receive their embassy appointment. I (we) was beginning to actually have a peace that God knows when we will be “ready” to bring Kianna home.

Time of Reflection

Some time has passed by…in a way it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 5 weeks since we were in Ethiopia.  On the other hand, time has also gone by so slowly as we each long to see, hold and simply “love on” Kianna.

We eagerly contacted our adoption agency seeking information on how long it would be before our second trip, to start planning and anticipate having Kianna home. Our agency was unable to give us any definite timeframe but though maybe early March.  The uncertainty makes it difficult at times.  If only we knew for sure then we would…what…feel more in control?  God has been showing up in ways I didn’t expect or even want to at times.  But THROUGH the unknowns and THE WAITING God continues to PREPARE US EACH IN OUR OWN WAY.

* learning to share a room

* talking about having a little sister around and realizing how much we will be able to share and teach Kianna (especially about hockey)

* understanding how and what culture is like in America and Ethiopia

* finding Ethiopia on a map

* experiencing God’s financial provisions

* realizing and allowing my heart to grieve and heal….

Moving

We received a notice from Holt that Care Center #2 was being closed.  Their lease on the building was up and they were given an offer to join another child care center. Financially this was a better option. I am trying to understand the reasons, but my heart goes out to my girl. She just had to say good-bye to her mom 6 months ago, then moved from a care center in Durame to Addis 3 months later. She is just starting to become familiar with her surroundings and develop bonds with her nannies and yet now another move!  Is she scared?  What’s going on in her little mind?  Later I did find out that some of Kianna’s nannies made the move with her to the new Niana care center.  We pray this gives her some comfort as Kianna once again tries to adjust to the changes in her world.