Yo-yo!

A yo-yo is the best way to describe my feelings over the past few weeks. A week ago I found out that some of the paperwork had been lost and others we were told to do incorrectly. It was a very hard day last week Wednesday. I cried most of the day. I just felt like we had lost so much time. I wouldn't even let my mother buy an Easter dress because I was convinced that we would not be home in time to use it and I didn't want to look at it in the closet. This past Wednesday was my birthday, and while I didn't blow out any candles, it was my wish that we would hear some news soon even though we were told it would be probably 2 weeks before we heard anything.

Well today we got the news!! We are leaving in 3 weeks! In three weeks we will be able to meet our little girl! I just can't believe it is finally here! It looks like we will need that Easter dress after all. They sent us new pictures of her too. She's just so beautiful and full of smiles. I can't wait until I'm over there and will be able to post some for you all to see. It's so wonderful to see her surrounded by toys and art projects on the wall. They even sent me a picture of her dressed up for Mardi Gras. So they like to celebrate and have fun with their kids. It's comforting to know, but I can't wait to be the one to do those art projects, games, and dress up with her! I hope I can sleep between now and March 14!!

I think I spoke too soon!

We've seem to hit a stand still. 3 weeks and still no update on when our court date will be. For the second, third, or fourth time (I've lost count), I think I have gotten all the paperwork that they will need done today. I will be dropping it off tomorrow.

On a brighter note, we had an adoption shower thrown for us this past weekend. It was so great (and humbling) to have everyone come out in support of our adoption. Our friend, Megan, did such a great job putting it together! And I LOVED all the pink, purple and girly colors! It was fun to open the gifts and see all the clothes I'll be able to dress her up in, the items to make her room more homey, the toys that I will get to play with with her soon and the financial blessings that people poured out for Tori. We took a huge leap of faith when God prompted us to adopt and we have been so grateful for the people God has placed in our lives to help us bring Tori home. We will be forever in awe of God's awesome ability to make things happen. We are so thankful that he has blessed others who have, in turn, blessed us!