We know that things don't necessarily go in numerical order when adopting from the RMI but it is still nice to know that we have moved up. Things have be happening very slowly this year and only a handful of referrals have been made so far. It is comforting to know that things are moving (and hoping that they will speed up!).
The bulk of our paperwork was completed a year ago and is going out of date. According to Marshallese adoption law, everything has to have been completed (or updated) within a year of the adoption being completed. All of that means that we get to dive headfirst back into paperwork. It is crazy to think that a year ago I was relieved that the paperwork was completed but a little sad because it kept me busy...I felt like I was working toward something. Now I am DREADING it. So many tiny details that have to be perfect...just thinking about it makes me tired!!! Or maybe that's just the 3 and 5 year olds I live with...
Speaking of my people, we are having a wonderful time celebrating birthday week for little B! We love birthdays around here and one day of celebration is just not enough! He is a big 3 year old now, although he will argue up and down that he is only 2. I don't blame him. Stay young, sweet thing! ;)
Back to the adoption...we are beyond excited to see forward progress and cannot wait to meet the newest member of our family! We are blessed to have this opportunity to wait on the Lord's timing and are ready to see what He has in store for us during the rest of our wait. I know that my faith and trust in Him have grown immensely throughout this process, and that alone is enough reason to continue the wait with thanksgiving. Please continue to lift us up in prayer-for patience as we wait/dive back into paperwork and for our family as we prepare the boys (and ourselves) for the baby.
Love you all!
Ellie
