Today I faced reality. God does not want us to leave as soon as we want to leave. Ok that might sound like an obvious statement but really, we've been pushing through this doing everything possible to make it go faster and everywhere we go we meet a delay. First it was the homestudy. Right when our social worker was supposed to have it finished his son had to have surgery and that delayed us. Then a document from Missouri that was needed to complete the homestudy didn't get returned which delayed us more. We pushed to have it done before our social worker went on vacation and finally got it in our hands.
After mailing it we met the immigration monster. I've blogged enough about that nightmare but we finally got our approval and as soon as we get our dossier in the mail we get a volcano. Yes, a volcano. Even though most of you are well aware of this I have to say it because years from now I might try to tell Oksana that a volcano was part of our delay and it sounds so crazy and unrealistic that she may not even believe it!
Despite the volcano our dossier made it to Paris and now is moving at a snails pace through Europe. The backup from the volcano is certainly a factor but it gets better. Apparently despite the fact that we marked Priority on everything and told the lady that we wanted it shipped as fast as possible, she entered it as Economy. I was angry, but then I faced reality and moved on. I could have taken a rowboat to Europe and skipped across it to our facilitator by now, but our package is still moseying along and will "hopefully" be there Monday.
To top it all off I found out that May, the most important month for the things that we will need done in Oksana's country, is full of 4 day holidays meaning there will be a number of days when the government offices will be closed. Despite all of my efforts to make this move forward God, for some reason unknown to me, just doesn't want us moving that fast. What I do know is that while I've had plenty of moments of frustration and want more than anything to be with Oksana, "all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). So all of the things listed above are for our good and for Oksana's because we love Him, He loves us, and this is what we are called to do....frustrations and all...no matter how long it takes.
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I know you probably don't feel very positive about this right now, but it might actually be better for you to travel when the casts are off and she is completely healed. One mother who travelled to meet her daughter when she'd just had surgery said she had big problems with her being confined to the groupa's dormitory, with limited possibilities for entertainment etc. It'll probably be better if she's able to cruise properly too - she looks a good size, and you don't want to be carrying her all the time.
*Re-Lurk*
Christine, you are absolutely right. Thanks for giving me that perspective. It's still hard not to be with her but that certainly is a positive aspect to our delays!
We are stuck waiting for immigration to give us our 171h so I know how you feel... It is so hard to wait and be patient... It seems like everyone is determined to make it as long as possible to get these kids!!
Here's my two cents...take a few steps back and spend time doing some outdoor activities with the boys that they may not get to do with the both of you for a while because they require climbing, jumping, running, etc.
You are such a good Momma! This reminds me of waiting for the birth of my babies who always came late...and I was miserable, waiting for them to get here!!! I just wanted to hold them and snuggle and tell them that I loved them. Much like what you are wanting for Oksana! You have a great attitude! I'm praying that these papers get to where they need to be right away and that when you are able to travel...you will have a smooth journey and quick return!!! Praying for you!
Who would of thought a volcano would be a factor!!
Its crazy, but will make for a good story one day.
The timing will be perfect, HE is making sure of that!!!
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