Ugh.
So, I heard that Haitian Government offices do not operate through the month of December. They just take it off. I really, really want to believe this. In fact, I quit anticipating coming out of IBESR in December because I heard this. Haitian government officials do not operate through the month of December. That's what "they" said.
THEN. THEN, I went and checked out the IBESR exits. More exits so far in December than November.
Now, what am I supposed to think of that? All I know is that I really, really want to be one of them. I do NOT want to hit the 6 month in IBESR mark.
I also heard that all of the IBESR dossiers are coming out by the end of the month. What kind of nasty, ridiculous rumor is that??? I mean, that doesn't even have a tinge of reality to it. And yet, here I sit, hoping. Hoping that it could be the truest, most wonderful rumor ever.
My cordinator tells me to be careful of the internet. She's right. It just messes with your mind so much. It's like my baby LIVES in the internet. As I awaited the pictures of him this week, my internet went out for the afternoon, and you would probably think (if you didn't know me..hee hee) that I had OCD. A love affair with the internet. I called my provider and very crazily asked him why he couldn't fix it right now! Come on, man. My baby's in that box. The poor guy. His name was Nick. All Nick could do was set up an appointment. Lucky for him, 5 minutes later my internet made a miraculous comeback.
I said all of this to say that rumors stink. Nasty, ridiculous rumors. Anybody that's anybody knows there's NO RHYME or REASON. None at all.
It's hard to be patient and long for something at the same time. When we get a picture, it's all we talk about at the dinner table. Avery says, "Mom, when he finally comes home, I'll cry for joy." Daniel says, "Mom, we won't teach him anything but how we love him for a long time. For a long, long time. He needs to catch up on love, mom." Steve stares at the screen longingly. I magnify each inch of his body in Picasa and count his mosquito bites and examine his scar on his forehead. We pray.
And I feel like hitting something. Hard.
And that's no rumor.
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4 comments:
Hang in there Amanda. We have been in for 9 months, and I cannot even count the number of times I have heard silly rumors. I too held out hope. I am glad that I did, it continually gives me something to hold on to. Don't give up, he'll be home soon!
Our program director told us she was pretty confident all files will be signed out of IBESR in Dec....and for her to tell our entire group that, gave me hope, but...I am VERY doubtful...VERY.
If it happens I'll be estatic, but, I am not holdin my breath! :)
The rumor I heard recently was that laws will be passed in January that will streamline the Haitian process. Ha! I'll believe that when I see it.
Ah yes... the many rumors... good stuff! There is SO much helpful information and support online too that I wonder how anyone survived international adoption before the information hwy. For what it's worth; Stephanie, Jude, and Lovenie's files were finally signed out in the month of Dec. so I wouldn't think much of the rumor that they do not work then. As far as signing out ALL files. Maybe we will at least see an increase this month but it seems it would be a record shattering month to go down in history for it to be true. ;)
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