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So, I'm realizing more and more that I'm more of a "What's New" blogger, rather than a "Streaming Thoughts" blogger. I'm probably not going to be one to report regularly (until of course the kid(s) come then i'm sure i will become a crazy photo posting blogging crazy lady). But, until then, I will leave it to News Reporting....and we have some big news to report.First, my sister had her 2nd baby, March 18th...>Mia Catherine joins her big sister Eva, as the lights of the lives of all of her family. Going home tomorrow back to PA and will be taking my usual b-line from airport to Mia and Eva's!
Second bit news report: Doug and I are moving back to Philly...amazingly, he was stationed at Willow Grove for the next 2 years...HIS HOME TOWN! We are so excited and can not wait to be so close to our family and friends. We are shocked, thrilled and ready to go......my brother will be 1 mile away, Doug's parents about 15 minutes and my parents, sister about 1 hour.
We already found a great house in what seems like will be a great neighborhood. We learned that there are 2 families, just on our street, who have formed their families through the blessing of adoption. We can't wait to meet them and their kids!
We have been on "in country waitlist" for 18 weeks (4.5 months). From what I can see, referrals for children are taking a little longer....and so we are giving ourselves 9 months (again, hopefully it will be sooner and we'll be surprised but at this point, we're expecting 9 months or so to receive our child's referral and see the photo/s of our miracle). So, that will definitely take us in to 2010 before we travel to Ethiopia. The wait is long, but we can not believe 4.5 months has already passed. Time only seems to be moving quickly when you see it in writing and reflect on it, because the days can seem so slow.
So, this is just another update....June 1 we head home. We will probably start some decorating of the nursery, so then i'll be excited to post photos of that!!! YIPEE! But, we won't go hog wild until we see whether its a boy or girl, more than 1????, age(s)????
Look out, things are going to pick up in a few months....Bring It On!!!
5 comments:
Congratulations on the new neice and on the move back to Philly. It is nice to know we will have someone to stay with next time we are up there, which hopefully won't be for a long while. We have been praying for you guys and will keep praying for you and the little one(s) blessed to join your family. We miss you lots!!
Congrats!!! A little sad you are not moving to JAX, but the family & friends will be so great for you. Love, J
Congratulations!! We are so glad that you guys will get to be back close to family as this wonderful time nears. We think about you often!!
I just came across your blog. I was born and raised in Philly and plan to move back to the area in the next 1-2 years. My girls (both adopted through from Ethiopia through Gladney) and I currently live in HI on the island of Maui. We will be visiting the NJ/Philly area this summer for 5 weeks. Perhaps we will be able to meet up at some point. Best wishes during your waiting period. I will check back soon.
Doug and Amy I am SOOO glad you both will be moving close to home. It may be a blessing that family is close by to help you with the 'miracle'. Hope to see you both very soon.
love ya
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