Monday, March 15, 2010

Nevermind :(

We just waited for about 2 hours outside the building we went to this morning.  We were told to go back at 4 to get the paperwork we need to go to Zoya's region.  The person who needed to sign the form didn't, I don't know why...maybe they weren't there to sign it?  So after we got all packed and lugged our bags down about 8 sets of stairs, we lugged them back up and unpacked.  Nicolay says this is typical.  Apparently we will go tomorrow at 4 and hope it is ready.  If not I don't know what I will do.  It should be ready though.  But then again they said it should have been ready today.  It was almost like being a kid and thinking tomorow is Christmas then your parents telling you, I know I told you it was Christmas but it really isn't. I am so bummed out.  I know it will happen, but I think between the jet lag, pure exhaustion, being in a completely foreign place, and getting my hopes up for meeting her tomorrow, I'm not having such a good moment right now.  Having zero control over the entire situation is hard.  If anyone ever tells me that "adoption is the easy way out" (again since I already heard that once), I might hurt them.  No, I didn't expect this to be easy.  You can't really prepare yourself for how you will feel from one moment to the next.  All I know is the peaks and valleys have been a constant in this process.  So I'm guessing this isn't the last unexpected obstacle we will face before we get Zoya home either.  If all goes according to Plan B, we will meet Zoya on St. Patrick's Day (which they don't celebrate here by the way).  I went back and read THIS POST and thought of Zoya as our four leaf clover.  So if we do meet her on St. Patrick's Day that would be kind of cool (trying to see the bright side here).  Anyways, could use some prayers tonight.

12 comments:

  1. Darn it! I am upset now too! I am so sorry. I have been praying everything for go smoothly and according to God's plan, so I guess this must be the according to His plan part, although I dont want to hear that so I am sure you dont. To be that close, come that far for this to happen although some might see it as a minor issue I would be a wreck. I am so not good at the waiting and not in my control stuff. I want to control everything but I have to remember that what God has for me is so much greater than what I have for myself. Case in point our daughter Faith. Had I picked a child I would have picked a healthy Chinese baby girl, not a deaf blind Russian princess. My how I am glad God chose for me. Anyways, I am bummed with you and will pray for the rest of this trip to go smoothly and without any delays. I can not wait until you see your child. I cant wait to read about it. Your blog is helping me so much. Hugs and prayers.

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  2. I'm bummed too..for your....We are waiting anxiously to see the first pictures... In HIS timing! Praying for you.

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  3. The exact same thing happened to us. So we had to wait an extra day too. Take a deep breath... It's just one more day...

    “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1: 2-3

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  4. We are thinking of the two of you and the angst you must be feeling right now but you've waited this long, one more day will only make it sweeter.:)

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  5. Sorry Sarah. I thought the last comment would come up under my name.

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  6. still praying. God has a plan, even in all the delays.

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  7. In His Time not ours. I see by the time it is already 2am so it is tomorrow. Just a few more short hours.He has led you this far lean on Him,rest in Him. He has given you the desires of your heart.Love and prayers,The Sheldons

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  8. Feeling your frustration, sharing your joy, praying...Liz

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  9. My tears, thoughts and prayers are with you both. I had chills as I read your last blog. It is beyond my thought process to imagine you so many miles away and going through each of these moments. The baby picture of Zoya is absolutely adorable. She is truly made for you. We are having a faculty breakfast on St. Pat Day. I will ask all for a moment of prayers for you. We will do this about 8:45 am our time. May our prayers lift your spirits and give you the strength you need. Much love to both of you, Debbie

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  10. Thinking good thoughts for both of you and your little girl. You're so close! Best of luck. I can't wait to see the first picture of you with her. Love the baby picture, she's beautiful!

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  11. Well it is 7:30am here now so you are even closer than your last post. No adoption is not easy ( who ever had said that had never adopted then) but remember labor is not either and this is labor for you right now. :) this is the closest that Zoya has had a family since she has been given up. You are in our prayers.

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  12. Ooops sorry that was my post I forgot to sign it. Hugs Jenny Sousa-Brown

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