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Thankfully it’s not life or death
By sandi | November 17, 2008
There is still room for the best case scenario in this process. There is no reason to think that the court date wasn’t favorable, so for now we will continue to hope. We are however, completely numb, at least I am, not having an answer is so hard. If we knew it was a go we would begin preparations, if knew it was not we would plan for our new court date. We are stuck in limbo and it isn’t fun. Hopefully tomorrow all will be revealed and we will know.
Some friends we have met along the journey will be having their court date tomorrow in Ethiopia, which will be tonight for all my US readers. Please pray that theirs is successful and that they will be able to bring their children home. They are adopting 2 children and will be first time parents. So exciting!
What I can say about the next 24 hours is that at least this is just about time, not life or death. Given my volatile pregnancies I have been to the doctor and sent home for the night to see how things were the next day. Given the fact that I was pregnant 7 times and only had two children who were born alive you can imagine how often that 24 hour wait brought doom and gloom rather than wonder, although we had wonder as well.
Knowing that no matter what Paul is in good hands and that if we didn’t pass he still is alive, just waiting longer. Waiting isn’t easy, nope, not one single bit, especially when you are waiting for something that means the world to you.
So in the case of infertility/difficult pregnancy vs. adoption I have personally found that both roads are rather bumpy but adoption is a bit easier to handle. I don’t regret having gone down either road and hopefully one day soon I will be on the other side of both.
As I was listening to my iPod today it randomly chose the son “Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison/Beatles. I heard it plain as day: Here comes the SON and I say it’s alright. 
Hoping that tomorrow morning I can share my son with all my devoted readers. Blessings
Topics: Adoption, Family News | 7 Comments »
November 17th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
We’re praying that all went well with your court date. Hang in there!
November 17th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Praying. The court day, it is rough…I understand that feeling of being “numb” and being in “limbo”. I hope both your court date goes through without a problem and you have Paul in your arms soon.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Hope you hear some good news early tomorrow.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Sorry about the delay. I will login tomorrow to see the news. In the meantime, I will continue to pray for all six Browns.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am
OMG! you must have good news,,,I am looking at the most beatuiful little boy, best wishes to you all.
November 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Waiting is so hard.
November 18th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
I am so happy for you all, and especially for Paul who will have such a great life with your family!