So disappointing…
Dec. 23rd | Posted by Nicky
15 comments
We were expecting an update from our adoption agency ‘before’ Christmas… photos and some information about the girls. But the agency closes today; and after a week of refreshing my email every hour or so, I decided I would call and see if we were getting an update after all.
Nope. Apparently email is down in Ethiopia – it does that sometimes. So they haven’t received any pictures. So they have nothing to send to us.
It’s nobody’s fault – except for perhaps Ethiopian Telekom’s! but it is SO disappointing. My only real ‘grown-up Christmas wish’ was to have pictures of my girls.
The only tidbit we did get was new measurements – apparently sent before the email issues. The girls are now up to a whopping 22.5 lbs and still 33 inches tall. That’s actually pretty good, because they’ve gained 2 and 1 1/2 lbs respectively, since being in the agency’s care.
So I guess I’ll just have to go on that.
PS: Our first court date is December 30… so please say a prayer, cross your fingers or vibe some karma our way…
Hey… that’s a real drag about not being able to get an update before Christmas. I can only imagine that holding on to the possibility of new photos and information can really keep you going as you wait for the next steps in the process to happen. Here’s hoping they get things fixed soon and you can have something early in the new year.
Thinking about you and wishing you a happy Christmas. A
So sorry you didn’t get your update photos. But we will definitely pray for you and your girls that your first court date is successful. That would be a GREAT way to start the new year, officially becoming the forever parents of your sweet little gals.
Alysia
That’s hard news to get when you’re expecting new pictures. But at least you’ve had some new pictures and weight updates, I have had no information since early October on Eden.
I’ll be thinking of you guys on the 30th with my fingers crossed for only 1 court date. Merry Christmas!
Praying for a smooth court date! Have a great Christmas, guys.
Oh, Rhonda… that would be SO hard!!!!
I don’t think I would be this disapointed… except that they told us to expect the pictures. so we were… and really looking forward to it.
Thanks for all your good thoughts – the 31st will HOPEFULLY be a big celebration!
Praying, crossing all fingers and toes and sending positive vibrations! How is that for you! Can’t wait to hear your good news on Dec 30th.
Jenny
Sad to hear you didn’t get any pics for Christmas. and sending you all the positive vibes I can for the court date, good luck.
Have a great Christmas.
Natalie
BOO! The lack of pictures must be a huge disappointment. Thank goodness you got the news they are growing. You’ll have pictures in your Inbox soon, I’m sure. Merry Christmas!
I am sorry there was no visual update, however, your court date is only a few days away, so hopefully you will get to see for yourselves, very soon, what your lovely little ladies are up to!! Blessings.
My thoughts and hopes are with you! Can’t wait to hear your good news on the 30th. I think the new year is going to be extra special for a lot of us!
Will be thinking about you guys.
I’m praying for great news on the 30th. Merry Christmas to you and just think how life-changing 2009 is going to be!!!
Steph
awe, that is so disappointing! Well, at least you know you’ll be getting the update soon, and it will be worth the wait….not that that makes the waiting any easier.
I hope you guys have an awesome Christmas!! Knowing the this time next year you’ll be tucking in wee ones who are bursting with excitement over the impeding holiday.
Have fun muraling it up with your sis!
Merry Christmas to you both!!!
Praying for a successful court the first time, that would be so awesome!! Hoping you get the pics with the good news early in the new year. Can’t wait for the girls to come home, chubby and all
nathalie
I’ll be thinking of you on the 30th.