Aug
24
2010
a good day.
Today started out like any other day…the mad dash out the door to get the girls to school…outfits on, hair done, backpacks packed. We ate our breakfast and rushed out the door for carpool. Little man spent the morning with me practicing wearing his “big boy pants” and “staying dry” (yep…we are officially potty training around these parts. Gotta put in a plug too for my super star who stayed dry all morning…rock on little dude). I decided to give him a break mid morning and we ran to a local flea market to mill around for a bit before kindergarten pick-up. My phone rang. Hmmmm…AGCI. My heart used to leap out of my chest when our agency appeared on my caller id. But now I seem to answer with hesitation (already harboring the worried mother syndrome) wondering if my little guy is ill. But he isn’t. In fact…she called to tell me that he is doing GREAT this week and that he is eating well again (3-4 ounces every 2-3 hours). YEAH!! My heart was SO happy to hear that news the conversation could have ended right there!
But it didn’t.
“I’m actually calling with some other great news”, she said.
And then I almost stopped my car right in the middle of the right lane on 151st and Mur-len. WE HAVE COURT DATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last week our agency was told that the Ethiopian courts would not be issuing any more court dates until they re-opened in October. We were disappointed but not shocked by the news. Apparently our file had already been opened, so they decided to issue our dates after all! Our preliminary hearing (we will not be present for this date) is October 22nd. And our COURT DATE IS NOVEMBER 23RD!!!!!!!
When our case worker told me the news I squealed with delight and then my heart immediately fell. November 23rd is THREE MONTHS AWAY. But after I gave myself a little pep talk and took the time to THANK GOD for this trememdous blessing I couldn’t stop finding all the GOODS about God’s perfect timing. So here they all are. All the goods.
1. We will save $1000-$2000 by being able to book our tickets now. We are estimating that tickets could have been $1000 more per ticket if we had had to purchase last minute air fare.
2. My kids (and my parents) will be out of school during that week already due to Thanksgiving vacation which makes our schedules SO much more fleixible!
3. My Dad travels internationally often and was just starting to book his November travels. Now he’ll be spending his time corralling my wild brood.
4. We have plenty of time to prepare Daniel’s cute nursery 
5. It gives us more time to grow in patience and ready our hearts to add another little bundle.
So today was a good day! Happy memories to add to this long and bumpy journey. I think its time to start a count down. Hang on Daniel…87 more days and I’ll be smothering you with kisses!!!
YEAH!!! That’s the best new I heard all day! I am so lucky to be part of this journey with your family! Daniel is so lucky to have you!
Great news…so happy for you!
Oh, Jennnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a magnificent blessing!!!! Remember God’s timing is ALWAYS the perfect timing. I’m ecstatic over your news. Prayers of thanksgiving going up and lots more prayers for his continued well-being and preparation for the transition into his forever family. ((Hugs))
Jenn,
Amy
That is wonderful news! So happy for your family and for cutie pie Daniel. What a blessing!!!
such great news! yes, a total bummer that it’s 3 months, but i’m praying with all you have to do between now and then, you’ll stay busy and the time will fly! what a perfect thanksgiving that will be!
Yay!!! So excited for you!!!
That’s awesome news!
YAY! This is a good day! Loved hearing the news and can’t wait to see/meet your sweet addition! What a wonderful holiday season!
Major congratulations to you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!!! How very exciting for everyone!!!!!!!!!
Stols – wonderful news!!!!! Can’t wait to give you a big squeeze in person next month. YAY for the Cooper family – can’t wait to meet Daniel.
So glad Daniel is getting stronger every day!!! And I have a feeling November will be here before we know it!!
oh, praise the Lord!!!! rejoicing with you, friend!!!!!! i.am.so.excited. for ALL of you.
YAAY! That is fantastic news!
YIPEE!!!!!!!!! What AWESOME news!!!!!
Yippee! I have butterflies in my tummy..I am so happy for you all. I have the best idea…..on your way over to Africa, ask the pilot to head South and come stay with us for a few days! Miss you so much.
BEST news ever! hooray!!!! God is so good.
we are so happy for you guys!
WOW!!! WHAT AMAZING NEWS!!!!! Congratulations to your family! How awesome!! What a blessing! Okay, I could keep going but I won’t!! =) Praise God! -b
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