Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Here and there

Our dossier has arrived in Ethiopia. Now I feel like a little bit of us is in the same place as Baby Barto. Our agency will have it translated into Amarhic and then their in-country staff holds on to it until we get our referral.

Yesterday, I received letters from my cousin Suzie and one of my best friends, Janis. It wasn't my birthday and I hadn't sent any gifts (the two mailers are very good about thank-you notes), so I was puzzled as to their contents. When I opened up the envelopes, I found that Suzie had sent me an article about adoption she had read in her parent magazine and Janis sent me coupons to Babies-R-Us. I felt so special that these two had seen these items and not only thought of me, but then took the time to find stamps, envelopes and my address. I feel so fortunate to have so many amazingly supportive people in my life.

Right: With Janis and her girls
Left: Suzie with the Michigan football player Mr. Potato Head she bought for us this summer.

5 comments:

Eastiopians said...

Wow! A part of you is in Ethiopia right now....your story and your desires are there. How exiting girlie!

Sparkz said...

Wow its really moving now! We were so excited to hear our dossier was in Addis!

I love the surprises! Very fun!

Adoption Cubed said...

Another step closer! Congrats!

I noticed you are linked on the Eyes on Books blog. Are you reading the book? I hope to keep up with the reading!
Rebecca

Eastiopians said...

Sara, thank you so much for your kind words during this difficult time.

Anonymous said...

My Dear Sara,

Your Mother sent me the link to your blog so I could follow as you and Jose travel the road to parenthood. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you on this life changing adventure. What a lucky child that will have you as parents, and what a blessing a child will be to your life. God bless, God speed. Janice Kaye