We called Imagine at 6:30am from an island in the middle of Osoyoos Lake this morning, with a borrowed cellphone. Despite expecting the best, we were met with bad news. MOWA ( Ministry of Women’s Affairs, that handles adoption on the Ethio side) has asked for more info.
So our court date was postponed to July 2.Â
I’m not sure what to say about this. We are getting so used to being disappointed, but we actually were so confident this time, we were planning our trip to Ethiopia last night: deciding we would have to take malaria meds since it will be the rainy season and envisioning a side trip to Harar. It’s like we jinxed ourselves or something.
Thank goodness it is only 3 weeks - STILL. 7 court dates. It’s pretty crazy. All the relaxation from a week up north (just me) and 4 days in Osoyoos (Jrock and I) seem to have been washed away to be replaced by that uneasy feeling in the stomach again.
I will post about those trips soon, since we had a great time and saw a lot of family - but for now, I’m eating fudge,unpacking the RV, and reading a book to distract the mind.
June 11th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Oh, we are so so sorry this keeps happening to you both. We woke up this morning and were checking your blog throughout the day, praying for a post full of good news (and updated photos of your beautiful girls).
I don’t even know how to write how we are feeling. And I can’t imagine how hard this must be right now.
You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
June 11th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Oh, I’m soooooo sorry to hear this. This is just not right, but I know you can’t do anything about it except wait, which must just be so incredibly hard right now. Our prayers are with you, even if they don’t seem to be doing much good right now. I know those little girls will one day be in your arms and will be worth the wait, but I know that does not help much right now. I’m glad the next court date is in three weeks. That must be the one!
Alysia
June 11th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Oh [Nicky] and Jrock,
I am so sorry to hear this. I was looking forward to hearing some good news on your end. Glad it is only 3 weeks but still understand how hard that is to hear again.
I will be thinking of you on July 2.
Kendra
June 11th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I am so sorry that this is happening to you! Try to keep faith that everything will work out and you’ll have your girls home soon. You have a lot of people rooting for you!!!!
Carolyn
June 11th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. I had been checking your blog faithfully today. I really hope that the next date is the day you get good news.
Again, thinking of you!
Laura
June 11th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I’m so sorry. Everything I start to type sounds ridiculous and inadequate. Just know that I’m thinking about you guys.
Chris
June 11th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I don’t have the words….I am so sorry.
((HUG))
Claire
June 11th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
wow….testing…Patience should come pretty easy after all of this!! fudge is good…I’m currently addicted to coco camino’s organic dark chocolate with almonds…its oddly comforting during these times of waiting (we’re waiting too…for some similar and some different things) Its tiring ((sigh)) sending you hugs through the lines that run between our house and yours.
xo
June 11th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I don’t even have words to express how sorry I am this is happening to you.
Lorie
June 11th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
This is stupid!! I’m thinking of you guys everyday. Enjoy that fudge.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
This is just brutal. You are in my thoughts. Not sure what else to say.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
I am so sorry, this is unbelieveable, I wish I had words.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Ugh! This is so long….I am so sorry!
If would like some company, I think I might come join you in eating some fudge!
Rana
June 11th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Oh I am sorry to hear this- 7 is.. so… well just should not be! We went though 4 and that was to difficult! I was beyond devasted and could not believe that the judge would approve the case at one hearing yet take back his own ruling at the next- it was so hard- I was numb by #4- hopeful but yet I did not expect to see an end to the procedure. I know you will get there- so hang tight. The feeling of getting passed court is so beyond happiness!!! Your are so needed by these girls of yours- hang in there- It will happen :)I wish I knew what to say to help- but all I can do is offer words of encouragement and hope- I am thinking of you and hoping the time passes quickly.
Noelle
June 11th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Oh no!, I am so sorry! I can’t believe how long this part of the wait has been for you already! Praying for you all!
karen
June 11th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
ARGH!!!!
June 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Aw Nicky, hugs to you and JRock from us. Thinking of you.
Karen
June 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Oh you guys, wow, I’m kind of speechless right now. So sorry to hear your news, keep on trucking though, those girls need you to be strong for them!
June 12th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I really was expecting for this to be the one…I mean it’s about time and all that so I’ve been checking often and hoping to see lots of exclamation points behind the title but not this time. I have no words to help ease the enormous disappointment you must surely be feeling. Seven is in many cultures and religions considered a powerful number and one with much meaning behind it so perhaps seven will prove to be the one for you and your girls.
June 12th, 2009 at 12:58 am
HI!,
I am Rana and Yvan’s cousin. My name is Gail, I have been following your story for over a year now, and felt I should finally introduce myself. Lurking for so long, just feels wrong.
I was wondering how I can “follow” or “subscribe” to your blog.
I have a 2year old, He was not adopted, but was born over 3 months early and spent over 3 months in various hospitals, at firs they told us he would die. I know it is not the same. But I feel for you Mums-in-waiting. You are all already Mums to me.
I wanted to let you know, that even though I don’t know you or jrock’s real names, I pray for you and your girls all the time.
My Name is Gail, Rana is my husband’s cousin, his mother’s sisters daughter. She is a wonderful person,
She came all the way from Sask to Vancouver BC, to see our little one in the hospital in the first week, when she could not touch or hold him.
Gail Lowe
Mother to one.
I will no longer just lurk.
I [ray and hope the next court date goes thru.
June 12th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I’m so sorry to hear about this, I can’t imagine how this must feel.
June 12th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Wow, again, I’m so sorry. Thinking of your familg.
June 12th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Thanks so much, everybody. I know - I don’t exactly know what to say either :-S
But a quick ntoe to Gail - thanks for leaving a comment! And if you do the RSS feed thing, there is a link on my page… if you click on the little tree at the top of the page it will lead you to the RSS feed site.
If you are not sure what I mean by that, you might want to google rss.
Here is a little service that works….
http://www.feedmyinbox.com/
You just need to enter your email and my rss
http://rowanfamilytree.com/feed/
Better read the fine print on the site before you do it though.
Cheers
‘Nicky’
June 12th, 2009 at 9:41 am
This makes my stomach turn. I can’t imagine how you guys keep pushing your feet ahead everyday as you continue to wait… I’m so sorry and I so hope this will be done and over so you can bring those little girls home already!
Ramona
June 12th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I’m pretty sure you’re the strongest person I’ve never met.
You’ll continue to be in my thoughts everyday… onward to July 2…
June 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
So sorry to hear this. I tuned in today hoping for good news. Do hang in there. You’ve had an awful ride - first for referral, now for court… I HAS to happen eventually. I just hope it’s sooner - not another year…
Hugs,
Roma
June 12th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Oh no. I am so sorry.
I don’t know how you cope, but I guess you have to hang in there for your girls the best you can.
I hope, at least, that the fudge settled your stomach a bit.
I will be thinking about you guys - especially on the 2nd.
Karen T.
June 12th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
For crying out loud! You poor people. I was thinking of you all day yesterday and hoping for good news today. I can’t imagine how disappointed you are. Here’s to the next few weeks flying by for you. Keeping you in my thoughts…
Heidi
June 12th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Thinking of you lots……there are no other words to say.
Steph
June 12th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I am so sad to hear this! I can’t imagine how you guys are feeling right now…just know that there are so many people thinking of you and hoping your girls are home very soon!
take care,
mary
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Hello… I am just a reader, an Okanagan-ite with a long-standing dream (23 years in the making) to adopt overseas, and I have been following your blog a while. I cannot imagine the wait, but I really do hope this date of July 2nd (my birthday, hey, it’s gotta have some luck, eh?!) is the final courtdate on this end that will get you travelling! I will keep you in my prayers!
Sincerely;
Kari
June 16th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Thanks very much everyone…. it’s been a bit of a haul and we’re grateful for all the support!
June 16th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
shite!!!!!! darnit!!!! This must be making you crazy!
Thinking of you
Heather
June 17th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Oh you guys I am so sorry. This is becoming unbelievable. I can’t imagine how you are feeling, or coping but I am so impressed by your chin up attitude. Here’s to a successful July 2nd.
Barb