…and no luck this time either.
Apparently the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Ethiopia is moving offices and didn’t type up their letter. So none of the families (to my knowledge) that had court dates today or yesterday passed - since none of us had the required letter of approval from MOWA.
Today is a bum day.Â
Drat - I just wish this would be over with. I wish the 95% sure thing would become a 100% sure thing. I wish the girls knew who we were (they aren’t told until we pass court) - I wish they knew that we were here thinking about them and waiting on them. I wish we knew when the heck we were going to be traveling and picking them up. And I wish this long, up-and-down roller-coaster called the adoption process would be done with.
Sorry for the self-pity trip. It’s just a rough day.
Tags: adoption ethiopia
January 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
So sorry, Nicky. It just plain sucks. Nothing else I can say, and I am at school, so if I swear, a student might see it! That said, I’d be impressed that they could READ bad words, but still…..
Chocolate, wine and trashy t.v.-this is what I am prescribing for your evening…
Claire
January 28th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
I can’t tell you how sorry I am to hear this, my heart cries for you.
hugs nathalie
January 28th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I’ve been thinking about you all day, and I’ve checked your page about 20 times. What a heartbreaker. And no, it’s not a self-pity trip at all. It’s the real deal. I can’t imagine how disappointed you must be - with so many emotions running through your hearts and minds. My thoughts are with you as you await your next date.
January 28th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Shoot, this totally sucks. I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope that you and JRock are doing okay…
January 28th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Thanks for your kinds words….
The chocolate and wine would be an upgrade - sofar I haven’t got out of my pjs.
Realizing how lame that is, I’d better get outside and see some sun before the day is entirely gone…..
January 28th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
My heart is breaking for you….don’t know what else to say. Sometimes there are just no words.
Sending you cyber hugs!!
Steph
January 28th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Ah crap. I’m sorry you guys, no family should be subjected to multiple court dates, it’s just too darn hard. Crap.
January 28th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I was hoping so much for a happy day for you guys today. Too many people I know have been through 1 and 2 court dates without success and it breaks my heart. I’m thinking about you today… A
January 28th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. I can’t even imagine how hard this must be right now for you two. Well, I can imagine, but I know in reality it must be much worse even. I’m so so sorry. We will continue to pray for you and your girls.
Alysia
January 28th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
My heart aches for you, I’m so sorry to hear court didn’t go through. Sending you hugs, and if you need to be dragged out of the house for a coffee or movie or whatever, I’m here for you.
Sending many a hug
January 29th, 2009 at 12:04 am
I don’t think its lame that your still in your PJs! Sheesh women, you have every right to feel the way you do! I wish I had something amazingly insightful to say to lift your spirits but……where are the words?
You guys are in my thoughts, my heart is aching with you.
((hugs))
Jenn
January 29th, 2009 at 12:20 am
i’ve got tears in my eyes reading this. I was really really wanting to see pics of your girls splattered all over your blog today. I’m so sorry nicky.
thinking of you often.
emily
January 29th, 2009 at 6:19 am
I’m so sorry things didn’t go through. That sucks. I can imagine how hard on the emotions that must be… and given the circumstances, sitting around in your jammies and indulging your self seems perfectly reasonable to me!!
January 29th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Yuck! My oh my, I am so sad to read your post today Nicky. What a mix of feelings you must be going through. We’re sending you big hugs and warmth today and know that we’re walking beside you as friends on this journey. As everyone is saying, indulge yourself. Chocolate is the best mood enhancer!
January 29th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
aw Nicky that sucks!!! any word on when your next court date is? third time’s the charm and all that ;).
hugs,
tiffani
January 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Ah guys - I’m so sorry - I thought of your girls while we were in Addis - we also met some Imagine folks from that last travel group who stayed on our floor at the Weygoss…. To the office at MWA is just a delay due to office changes but to you - it’s EVERYTHING… so sorry for you…
Sherri
January 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Oh, what a real bummer! Any more heartbreaking news like this one, we are just going to be crushed, I tell ya! We are sending many many hugs to you both…
January 29th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
sorry to hear you have to wait some more. I can’t even begin to imagine what you must be feeling. I am praying that the next one is the one and you will be with your girls soon. You are in my thoughts.
Natalie
January 29th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Nicky, I am so so sorry to hear this bad news. With everything else to worry about, moving offices seems such a ridiculous reason to have your life stalled again. I hope they are giving you a very quick third court date.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Thanks very much, people. I was so upset yesterday I was pretty ill. Today I’m feeling better and have a little more perspective.
Jrock reminded me that I hadn’t said when our next court date is - March 12. Wish us luck!
Nicky
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Oh Nicky! I am so sorry to hear this news
Sending hugs,
Rana