OK, so now, I really understand what the waiting thing is all about - why it’s simultaneously amazing and frustrating. People who have been through this before talk about how scary, exhilarating, and nerve-wracking these last stages can be. Not knowing when; not knowing for sure; thinking maybe it’s happened and word has not reached us yet; wondering if our attorney is at the window asking about our file right now; praying there are no further delays.
I’d been thinking about whether or not to even post about this because I don’t want to jinx anything. But then again, I can’t stand superstition, so count this as a post of defiance!
The preparation has kicked into high gear and literally everything we do has a Carmen context to it. Every time we are out and about, we discuss whether we should go ahead and stop for this or that item. Everything we do, we imagine doing it with our little girl next time. We took the plunge and purchased a the new car seat, and RH, T is currently making curtains for CJ’s room. Everyone tells us that our lives will change forever. Considering how it’s already changed, I certainly believe you all.
We’re literally waiting for PGN approval any day now. Based on my need to analyze, I’ve been keeping an eye on lots of other Guatemalan adoption time-lines and they now releasing cases submitted the very same week as us. So, maybe we’ll hear something soon? There, take that jinx-monster! The only experience that’s comparible would be after we received immigration approval and were awaiting referral.
So, now we are literally waiting for “the call” a second time. Our agency will call us when they get word of our “Out” from the attorney in Guatemala. You know what that means - every time the phone rings, hands start shaking, stomachs drop, and animals almost get stepped on. Of course, in the back of our minds remains the possibility of another paperwork issue - it could happen. Also, to be realistic, the call could simply come next week rather than this week.
But, we are hopeful, and anxious. Continuing to prepare, and pray. Hopeful that my very next post will be all about “La llamada: parte dos” (anyone know if I translated that correctly? Geez, I really need to start using those learn Spanish DVDs!
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by admin
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WHOOHOO for defiance! Pins and needles, friend. I have pins and needles for you!
Thinking of you guys! The wait is a real killer, I know. Hang in there and TRY to make the wait and exciting one. Don’t let those “what ifs” creep in and steal the fun. You are soooooo OUT!!!! (the good kind)
xo
Oh YES…the PGN wait is awful! You never know with them folks…and that is what kills ya. Hang in there. Your head is in the right place.