NEW YEARS PLANS?

Anyone have New years eve plans?We are staying home Michel and I are not drinkers and are too old for the night light scene.So we are staying home and i am babysitting my Great nephew Karter he should be here around 5 pm.I will have little man(6months old) all night.
Rebecca is planning on going to her friend Kali's tonight for a small new years party.They going to veg on pop, candy finger foods and watch movies and play games.Her friend does this every year and Rebecca has a great time.
It will be a quiet night here just Michael and I baby Karter and Little Landen.Linda is also at a friends house tonight.I think we will order a pizza and maybe play a board game.
New years day i am cooking a Turkey and some fixings..I also hope to get the Christmas tree down and decorations put away.
HAPPY NEW YEARS!Stay safe and if you drink get a designated driver.

A BIT BUMMED!

I emailed the vice consular i have in contact with.I knew he prolly was not at Embassy because of the holidays.Well guess what he is OUT until mid January.Looks like i will have to set and wait his return to find out anymore on our case.I am now for sure it will be end of January early February we travel.I am bummed because our visas expire end of January and its a pain in the butt to get them and not cheap at all .So next week i am off to get the ever so expensive passport pics we need and calling doc for doc letters for the THIRD time.This is rediculous i just want my son home.

LAID BACK DAY!

I have been suffering a really bad sinus headache today!We got more snow last night.It was not allot but the temps are now in the minuses and will be the next few days.I have slept allot today and just taken it easy nursing this headache i have.Landen has played all day with all his new birthday and Christmas toys.He is so into cars this year.He usually don't like cars and trucks but if they make noise and light up or play music he loves them.So all day he has been running up and down the hallway happily playing with his cars.
I let him lounge in his Jammie's all day.Why get dressed we were not leaving the house anyway .He has loved it too and has been happy boy all day.Rebecca is bored and can not wait until Monday to return to school.
I am praying for some type of news next week on our sweet little Boy far away in Liberia.I am ready to bring him home and love him.Those cheeks he has are so cute and kissable.This waiting is hard.I know we are so close to going but it can not come soon enough.We have waited so long and Jax has waited far Longer.I hope he bonds well to us His Little life has been the same existence for a long time and now soon his whole world will change.

PLAYING..

Landen loved his new cars he got for his birthday!

BIRTHDAY BOY!

Today my sweet most adorable boy turned 10! Here is my Birthday boy setting on his grandmas lap.Happy Birthday buddy mama loves you bunches.

MR.GIGGLES

Not many pics do i get where he is cracking up laughing and looking up as i snap a pic!These are so good i just had to share my handsome boy.

MY SON WAS HIT BY A CAR!

I got call last night that my oldest son William had been hit by a car.He was trying to help someone get his car out of the snow it was stuck in.He was pushing it from behind and the guy had it in reverse.When it broke free my son was hit.He went to E.R. and i am happy to say he is going to be fine.He has a brusie on his knee that is pretty bad bruised all the way to the bone.His ankle is sprained and badly bruised .I am glad he is ok ....sore but ok.The lord was with him and for that i am thankful.

A NEW TO DO LIST!

Now that christmas is over i have a birthday party to plan for.Landens Birthday is in 4 days my baby will be 10 yrs old.It does not seem possible.New years eve i am babysetting my baby nephew Karter overnight.Michael and I do not go out on New Years.We stay home and get chips and dip and watch movies with the kids.
After The New year we need to start preparing for travel to our son.I thought of my sweet boy all day.I am hoping for a new picture of him in his new Christmas clothes .So i am making a to do list and checking it off.When we get the call most should be done.I can,t wait to get on that plane bound to africa for our little boy.

QUIET CHRISTMAS!

The aftermath !

Our Cat wanted to open gifts too!

My Handsome boy!He loves Wrapping paper lol.

My Beautiful Linda with her new purse... Bad pic of her just as i snapped she made a face lol.

My pretty Rebecca who was happy with all her gifts.

Daddy got Homer simpson PJ'S from the girls and Landen.

We are having the worst weather here.High winds causing windchill in the minuses.We have gotten about 6 inches and it is still coming down.The wind makes it look like a blizzard out there and the highways are Impassible.My family was unable to attend so it was Michael and I and 3 of our kids.My Brian had Christmas with us last night and with his dad today.Our 2 oldest came last Sunday and had Christmas.Today just felt like another day.The kids slept until 7 a.m Landen would of slept allot longer but big sister Linda woke him up.They had fun and loved their gifts.We were not able to go to church Last night as it was canceled due to weather.It has been very quiet here... Landen has been playing all day with his new toys.Rebecca got a bracelet making kit and has been in her room making Bracelets and listening to her cds.Linda has been snapping pics all day with her new camera.We had soup and sandwhiches and just relaxed all day.

MY DANCING BOY!

LOTS TO DO!

Today is a busy one.I am making candy and baking cookies all day.I need to get a few presents wrapped and some cleaning done as we are hosting Christmas this year.I have my cookie dough made and it is chilling in the fridge.I love Christmas time but the work and wow its hurry hurry buy presents,wrap presents,Bake cookies,make candy,and its over in no time.
Tonight we are having a small party and exchanging gifts with my cousin and best friend Ruby her husband Jeff and her two kids.tomorrow we will more then likely finish up our baking and cleaning go to church in the evening.Come back have hot chocolate and cookie read a Christmas book and tuck kids in for bed so Santa can come.
Landen is such a joy this time of year.Being the smallest in the house right now and loving Christmas music like he does and the lights.He don't care about the gifts.Give him wrapping paper and boxes and he is one happy kid.He has been singing frosty the snowman all morning and now its stuck in my head.This kid cracks me up.I so love his innocence.
I had non stop ringing in my ears for a couple of days and just felt awful yesterday.I took a nap and then got a good nights sleep woke up to NO ringing in my ears.I now know it was pure exhaustion.I feel so much better and happy for that with my to do List a mile long.
Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.

GETTING CLOSER!

I am pretty Positive we will be holding our son in January.I am excited but also scared as things have not went a bit smooth at all and i worry about more bumps in the road.But right now we are treading forward and hope to hear we may travel in January(Pretty positive of this).I am going to get through Christmas and New years and then begin the preparing for Jaxson.I will repack our bags and make sure we have everything we need.rewash his crib bedding so it is fresh and ready for him to come home.Make sure all bills are paid early for the Month of January have car seat installed at the sheriffs office and anything else i can think of.I am getting excited to know our long wait is close to an end in sight and our son will be with his forever family soon.
I have allot going on in the New year so it should make the time pass quickly until we get that email saying we can go to Liberia.I am so so ready to hold my sweet boy in my arms and never let him go.wow to think we are so close.The excitement is starting to mound..The kids are scared that it wont happen and are staying guarded..I cant say i don't blame them One bit.
My husband and i... is a different story we talk about what needs to be done when we go and what it will be like when we first meet our son.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LITTLE BOY!I love you so much.I promise this will be our last Christmas we celebrate not being together.Mommy will be thinking allot about you on Christmas day.We will have many more Christmases in the future together with all your brothers and sisters and mommy and daddy.Your many aunts ,uncles,cousins and your Grandparents who cant wait to meet you.

SOME RELIEF!

The embassy has replied to my email.It was not as bad as i thought.He needed a couple documents from our agency and they are being gathered now.Then there is the orphan investigation?I don't know much about this at all.I did ask him how long that will take and am waiting to hear back.I hope it is not to long.Over all this sounds much better then what i anticipated.I am praying we leave in January sometime.
I did cringe when i seen it in my email..closed my eyes and clicked.It was not as bad as i thought and all the sleep i lost over the weekend stressing about it all.I do have to say i feel bad for the other parents going through this.The files are a mess and there was another child's mixed in with ours.I have let agency know so they can make this aware to other families who may have some unexpected twist with the Embassy.documents are missing too hence having to call and get the 2 the Embassy needed.
Lots of prayer we travel in January! I am excited no matter what we are a step closer to our son.

NERVOUS

I am a ball of nerves waiting for a reply this comming week from the consular.I just am afraid to see what we have in store next.So i am up and cant sleep.I should be wrapping presents as my older kids are coming tomorrow to have Christmas.I still have 2 that need wrapped before they get here.
I emailed asking him what the next step is as that is what he wanted us to do.Michael and I both shared our concerns.We both agreed if we get the OK no matter what day it is we are going to get him.We even said we would be on a plane Christmas day if we could.I am scared and nervous both.Why is the embassy making this adoption so difficult?This should be happy time awaiting our child's arrival.
Ughhh i probably will get no sleep as i am a worry wart.It is 12 : 30 am and i am wide awake and trying not to think about it.I am awaiting this email back in anticipation.Every time i got one from senators office i cringed closed my eyes before i clicked to open it.I know i will do the same when i get a response back from the consular.
My little boy does not even know we exist.I am so ready to hold him and start the bonding process and let him know he is loved and has a family that wants him so much.

LANDEN AND SANTA CLAUSE!

SOME NEWS!

The senators office contacted me.The consular has asked to speak directly to us to go over the next step to bringing Jax home.I was very leery of this.I have never dealt with embassy people before.I did email him asking him what the next step is.I wont hear anything until next week as i got this email today and did not get to email him back until this evening when i found it in my email.
I will be keeping all contact emails and senator has asked to stay in the loop about what is going on.Its funny as the consular tried to tell senator and dos that they did not have our 1 600 A.We had it cabled to him in October as he said in October they did not have it.So with much pushing from dos He finally admitted that he had it.
This is what scares me about the contact.I know we are in for a ride and problems ahead.I mean why should their be a next step?He has everything he needs.It should be a matter of us going there and getting a visa.I did comply and sent an email.I am waiting to see what he has to say in a reply back.
Until next week please pray this does not become difficult to the point we have more problems.
Lots of prayers needed!

AHHHH A LAID BACK DAY!

I have been on the go all week!Taking husband ,children and brother in law to appointments which has taken Most of my days.I did squeeze in some more Christmas shopping yesterday which was good.I have two gifts left to purchase and i am DONE.
Yesterday was the hustle and bustle of picking brother in law up to take to his appointment 1 hr and 45 minutes away.I had to leave extra early to pick him and my sister up because he has a broken hip and moves slowly.So it takes awhile to get him in the car.
I got home around 6 pm.Stopped by KFC and brought chicken dinner home for the kids and husband.Landen has not seen me much because of all the appointments.He was so lovable last night.He curled up in my lap and i got patted on the back,hugs and lots of kisses.He loves to touch my long hair and Had his hand all curled in it.He wanted Mommy and i loved every bit of it.I so love when he wants to cuddle.Nothing like it in the whole world cuddling such a sweet Man as my little Landen.
This morning my sweet husband let me sleep in.I slept until 10 am and now am having my coffee.I am hanging out in my pj's today.I will Begin my holiday baking here in a bit.Rebecca my 14 yr old LOVES to help bake so i am planning on waiting until she is home from school to do some of it.So today is making candies ,cookies,and breads and catching up on Laundry.I told my family this taxi driver if on vacation today and tomorrow lol.
We have decided we will be having Christmas with my Huge family in our home.Our home is not very big but some of my brother and sisters will not be attending.So we should be able to have plenty of room here.The kids are excited that mom is hosting this year so they can stay home and enjoy their new presents and not abandoning them to leave to be with family.
We don't do the Normal big Christmas dinner.It is usually a pot of chili and a pot of veggie soup and sandwiches.Crackers and dips and veggies and dip.And of course tons of Christmas goodies.
I did get a bit of news from senators office today.Not totally promising but better then what we were getting.I should know more soon.Please pray that we receive good news and can leave right after Christmas to meet our little man.I cannot wait to hold our angel in my arms forever.
P.S. am almost done reading the book..Parenting a child with cp.Awesome book i have got allot of information from this book.

HOLDING A BABY BROUGHT SO MANY EMOTIONS

I held the most adorable 2 month old baby girl today.this precious baby is so sweet.She smiled and cooed and is just to sweet.This baby laid in Jaxson's bouncy seat and napped in his crib today.This Baby made me long for my Jaxson so much.It made me think about what it will be like to see our Jaxson setting in his bouncy seat and sleeping in his crib.
I long to hold my son so much.I want to love him and play with him and cuddle him when he is scared or sad.I want to be the one with him when he is sick or when he is happy.I want to parent my son.
Michael held her too and he said..MAN this makes me want our son home even more then ever.We both set and talked about Jax today.How Christmas is hard this year because one of our children will not be here .How much we both long for our sweet little boy.
I have had a hard time after holding loving and feeding that baby today.Tears trickled down as i held her thinking to myself..I should be holding our son.I should be on the floor playing with him right now.He should be doing all these fun things such and seeing Santa clause and looking at Christmas lights and celebrating this wonderful holiday with us.
I am praying very hard we can bring our sweet child home soon.It is time for him to come home.It is time he gets a family who loves him so much and wants him.A family who thinks he is the most cutest kid ever.Our teen girls are so excited about their baby brother.We go shopping and they say Mom you should buy that outfit or that toy for Little jaxson he would love it.
All i want is to parent my child.Watch him blossom and grow and learn his personality.Learn his quirks and his needs.watch him grow and thrive with all the love in our home waiting for him.This child is so loved and adored and we all are anxious to show it to him.
Holding that baby today brought so much emotion out.Made me want so badly to spend Christmas in Liberia with our precious angel.He will be with me on Christmas more then ever.He is always with me.Everyday that passes we love him more and more.I hope our days of longing end soon and we meet our son soon.

UCKKK THE NONSENSE!

I cant say alot at this time...But know we are getting alot of nonsense .I am praying the senators people can get something done.Adoption is hard enough the way it is.Dont need officals on power trips.I know they are working hard for us I have been in contact with them.
At this point it looks like we will have to get our fingerprints redone...They expire January 8th.Do you know if we contact USCIS to get it done or do they contact you with a day to come get them done?We have never had to do them more then once with past 2 adoptions.
I am praying January is our month to bring our angel home.HE needs to come home.This momma aches to love him.We have missed all the dates we thought he would be home for.
Please pray for this situation and pray for the many other families who desperatly want their children home.

SAD NEWS!

My husband found his birthmom in April and they have met and have a good relationship.My husband has became close to his new family.Last night we got a phone call around Midnight!His bi moms husband passed away unexpectedly last night.No one knows what caused his untimely death.He was a healthy man who excised all the time.He did bikeathons and hiked allot.
Please keep Michael and his bi mom Marty and sister Tracy and brother Matt in your prayers.My heart is breaking for all of them.Michael had bonded with this man and liked him very much.They talked on the phone all the time.He is waiting for a phone call and will be flying to Colorado for the funeral.This is a sad day with news we never wanted to receive.Please say prayers for this family and for them to heal from such a sad loss.

SNOW BOY

Landen has never taken an interest in snow until this year!We had just got home from running errands and he had to stop and play in the snowdrift in front of our house.He loves his spider man snow boots but how in the world do i get this kid to keep his hat and gloves on?He cant stand them.I would not let him stay out and play because his hands were ICE and he needs to wear mittens and a hat.He cried when i brought him and when i took his snow boots off to change his wet pants.He has a bad cold so staying outside was not an option.My boy thought i was a mean Mama.

LOOK WHAT I GOT?

A 2008 ford edge crossover!I have been wanting this car for a long time now.I would show hubby this car every time we went by a ford dealers.Our van decided to go on the blink and was going to cost quite a bit to fix.The electrical in it of all things.It was also a Saturn and we received a letter that next year we will no longer be able to buy parts for it.I love this car but do not like the payments...Its more then our house payment .But we needed a car so why not get one we LOVE and are happy with?

HAVE YOU EVER FELT THIS WAY?

I read allot of blogs.Most these blogs are bringing their children home from different countries.I am happy for them i am .Although i feel a bit jealous or overwhelmed as we have waited forever to bring our Jax home.Should i feel jealous?I am happy for theses beautiful kids but a part of me is like....Man this is not fair we should have had ours home a year ago.Michael and i have discussed maybe adopting one more in the future.But to be honest this adoption has put a whole new spin on our thoughts about this.
Landen's adoption was very emotional with allot of complications from this state we live in and getting him home.A long fight and lot of calls to the senator later and 10 months of stuff we were put through from our own state he finally came home to us.
Now Jaxson's adoption has fallen allot like this(not our state but our own Government).Someone with more power is pushing hard to keep our child at bay from arriving home.The emotions and the heart ache as we have watched our child grow without us.He has grown from a tiny 14 lbs at age 31/2 to 23 lbs at age 41/2.
Because our hearts cant take any more let down and the emotions...(YES i understand the ups and downs and curve balls thrown at you with international adoptions this is our 3rd international adoption).Michael and i have decided that Jaxson will be completing our family.We love each and everyone of our children but this adoption has been so hard.I have cried many times.. go through many of sleepless nights worrying about the outcome of our adoption.I know Jaxson will come home.I don't like when my emotions play havoc on me.
As Christmas nears and celebrating the birth of Jesus without Jaxson here with his family has been so depressing.Why do i feel a bit jealous when i read blogs of the kids coming home?I am happy for these babies they made their way to their families but on the other hand i have that overwhelming jealousy.Maybe i need to take a break from blog reading?
I am sad... although i am trying with all my heart to make it a great holiday season for our children it is not easy.I wish he was here so badly i know our day will come but i think it has been long enough now.I have not heard anything yet from senators office and it is depressing me so much.
Tonight i will pray for a resolution to the mess with the consular (like i do every night)i will pray my son stays healthy and pray he is being cuddled.I know he is in good hands every picture i get he looks better in them every time.Its just getting way hard with this wait and the holidays are not helping matters.DEAR LORD,give me the strength to make these days pass and happiness and health.

NOT HAPENING!

Jax will not be home in time for Christmas which is heart wrenching for us.I have not heard anything from state department or the consular in Liberia.I want him to have Christmas so i am sending money out today and the in country staff will get his gifts for me.Last year i sent him a short outfit ,a blanket, and a pair of socks.This year i am sending money and asked them to get him an outfit and a stuffed animal .I am sending extra so another child or 2 can have something nice too that has no one to get them something.
Today school was cancelled due to a big snow storm and sleet.The kids are home and bored.Landen has had an awful nasty cold and i been giving him medicine for it.I love boogie wipes as much snot as this child has those have been a great thing.Landen has been ornery today and quite a handful.He is now content playing with my singing Frosty the snowman.I am still praying we can travel right after Christmas to bring Jaxson home.Even if we get word we can go now we cant get flight out until after Christmas.
I am not feeling to great today and have put off wrapping gifts and finishing our Christmas cards.I plan on at least getting Christmas cards out in the mail today.

HOPING FOR GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK!

I am hoping this is the week we hear something about bringing our son home.PRAY,PRAY AND PRAY SOME MORE.MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN.

WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

This has been a wonderful weekend.Yesterday we waited for our delivery of the new freezer.Once it was in place we jumped in the van and the kia to head to ST.Joe Mo to drop the Kia off and be serviced.Our 17 yr old drove the kia..Once we dropped it off we all loaded up in the van and went to Ryan's for supper.
Landen ate 2 plates full of shrimp.He loves shrimp and was a full bellied little happy man when we left.We then went to Krug park.This park is BEAUTIFUL at Christmas the whole park is decorated in Christmas lights it is pretty.Rebecca loves going there so she was so excited.Our 17 yrs old griped all the way through.Once we got to the end he said...turn around mom and we can drive through it again haha.I guess he discovered he liked it after all.
Landen had his face plastered in the window..He loved the lights he kept saying...MEERY KISSMASS he was so cute.Of course we had to stop at the north pole so Landen could see Santa clause.I got pics coming i need to find someone with a scanner who can scan it for us.
On the way home Landen was in the back seat babbling a whole stream of things and the only words we could make out was Santa Clause which came out very clear.He was clapping his hands and bouncing around.
Today we hung around home until this evening.We had to go pick Linda up who stayed the night at a friends house.Landen wanted tacos so we took him to eat a taco.Then to walmart to get some household items and cold medicine for Landen.He has a yucky cold so we are keeping him home from school tomorrow.
I am looking forward to a more mellow week this week.My darling husband only has 2 appointments this week so will be more relaxed then the everyday 30 minute one way drive we have been doing. It is snowing outside and brr is it cold.I hope to begin doing some baking tomorrow and doing some more wrapping of presents.Hope everyone had a great weekend.

A GREAT DAY AND NEW PIC OF BABY BOY!

Michael and I been on the go all week.He had physical therapy at the V.a. we went to apple bee's for lunch and then went to sears.Our 17 yr old son asked for tools for Christmas so we went to see if we could find the tools he wanted.While at sears they had one of the small deep freezers.I have always wanted one .My sweet husband bought it for me i was so excited.This is my early Christmas present from him i also got a beautiful new winter coat yesterday.Mine was pretty worn out as its 6 yrs old.So tomorrow my new deep freeze will be delivered and cable hooked up in our bedroom tomorrow too.Michael bought a new 26 inch flat screen for our room.I came home to check my email and found a new pic of our angel in my email.I was so excited.He looks so good and wow has my guy grown so much.This has been awesome day.

P.S. We did find and purchase the tools for my son Brian for Christmas too.

HOW DO YOU!

Get a child to sleep in his bed?Landen refuses and wants to sleep with us.Problem we are having is we have a full bed only.There is no room for 3 of us when Landen is in our bed i make a pallet on the floor.Him and Michael both are blanket thieves and they kick and stretch out.I get tired of aching so i sleep on a pallet on the floor.Last night we got Landen to sleep in his bed he has a night light and his sister makes a pallet and sleeps in the room with hm so he don't feel alone.Landen didn't cry last night he went right to his bed and slept all night.
Tonight was very trying.We had to make him go to his bed after he went to ours 3 times.We finally got him in his bed and he cried and cried.I felt awful but also know we all need a good night of rest.Any ideas to make this easier?We never had a bed problem until we moved him to the downstairs bedroom.

WAITING AND WAITING!

I heard from Senator's office today.She has sent everything to Department of state and said it will take 5 to 10 business days to hear anything.So in the meantime i have emailed our agency asking for an updated Picture of our precious son.
I have been keeping pretty busy around home as well.With holiday preparations and shopping.Today Michael and I got all the outside lights and decorations up.Landen loved it so much.He would make us take him outside to see the lights and decorations.He would squeal and say PETTY.He was super cute.
Not only did we hang lights but i also made dinner did dishes...Played with Landen and paid the bills and got half my Christmas cards done.Tomorrow Michael has physical therapy and after words i am coming home to wrap some gifts and do some laundry.I also need to start thinking about the holiday baking and candies i make.I try to do them early and freeze them.We still have plenty of Xmas shopping to do i am going to try to spend some time getting some done online.
I am trying to keep myself busy and my mind off this mess we are in.Pray we get good news very soon.

NO NEWS!

I have received no News from the Senator's office so i sent her an email this evening.I have been so depressed i just want our little boy home where he belongs.My darling husband has also written the senator himself.I was asked what i wanted for a Christmas and my reply..My Jaxson he would be my Christmas Miracle.
I pray every night for our little boy.I pray he stays healthy... i Pray that he can come home soon to us.I know God can move mountains and i know this can be done.The catch is finding someone truly willing to help us make it happen.
I pluck along everyday in hopes my Miracle call comes. Not allot to report.. normal everyday life... waiting waiting to hear something good coming out of Liberia.

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS!

Today we put the tree up and the decorations out .Tomorrow Michael is hanging all the lights and yard decorations tomorrow.Yesterday Michael and I ventured out to do some Xmas shopping.No i did not do the early morning killing each other to get those buys.We waited until later in the day.I also got online and finished Landen's online got some good deals too.The problem is i am just not into it this year.I am doing the tree and decorations for the children But in truth i would prefer to skip it this year.
I have been in a funk over Jaxson not getting to come home.Yes i am still working on it.But the outcome is looking like end of January early February.I have been depressed about it.I did hang Jaxson's stocking that i bought him last year.He is part of the family so his stocking will hang with all the kids.
Jax is on my mind allot the last few days.I ache to hold him and love him give him the nurturing he deserves.He will be on my mind as Christmas draws near.I am still praying for a miracle and that the NOT so nice Consular has a heart and realizes our boy needs to come home .I am praying for some good news this week.

THANKSGIVING DAY!

LANDEN AFTER HIS BATH THANKSGIVING MORNING!LOVE THIS PIC!

MY PRETTY GIRL REBECCA!

MY LINDA GIRL SHE IS SO PRETTY!

MY FARMER BOY BRIAN!

MY SON WILLIAM AND HIS GIRL FRIEND HEATHER!

MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER HANNAH AND HER FIANCEE ANTHONY!

MY ADORABLE FUNNY HUSBAND MICHAEL!

MY MOM LOVE HER BUNCHES.

JAYNE MY MOTHER INLAW!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving day!All 6 kids were here.. 2 oldest with their fiancee's my Mom and Dad and my mom in law!We had a wonderful day ate lots of food and enjoyed each others company.somehow we did not manage to get a pic of my dad.I am sure he was running from the camera lol.

THANKFUL!

I have so much to be Thankful for.I am Thankful that my little one waiting to come home has remained healthy.Although he is missed this Thanksgiving.He will be in our hearts and on our minds as we celebrate health and family.
We have had a very tough year this year!But have so much to be thankful for.Thankful for the love of family and good health to all of us.I am thankful for My husband who has had a year of ups and down with his health .For all who don't know...My husband is a soldier and fought for our freedom in Iraq.He came home in a way no one ever wants.He was injured in a Mortar attack.He has endured allot in the past 2 years but has overcome allot of his health issues(medication problems).He will always walk with a brace or a cane but am so happy he is alive.I am proud of him for fighting for what is right.My children I am thankful for watching them grow up into young adults and prepare them for their future.
I am thankful for my Parents who i love dearly!They are a BIG BIG part of our lives.I am thankful that they have maintained good health .I am thankful for my Mother in law Jayne who has also maintained good health and who is an amazing woman.I am thankful for Michael's extended family(his bio mom ) who he has found after 20 yrs of searching and her family that they are healthy and happy.I will miss not having them here for Thanksgiving.
I am also thankful for my 2 brothers and 4 sisters and their families.I hope they all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.This is the second Thanksgiving we are all not together.Our families have all grown now and we have went our own ways.NO ONE has a home big enough to hold our large families ha ha.
I have so much to be grateful for and could write a book about it.I am looking forward to the feast that God is providing us with and to share it with 6 of our 7 children my wonderful parents who raised 6 kids(7 with oldest sister) My dad's daughter from first marriage. and my lovely Mother in law Jayne. I will be saying an extra prayer for the youngest member of our family who is far away from us but so deep in our hearts and always with us.

ANOTHER ER VISIT NOT HUBBY THIS TIME

Linda has been sick sense last Thursday! She got worse this weekend was crying tonight her ear was hurting.It had ewwwy fluid coming out of it.So i took her to the Emergency room tonight.Her throat is really swollen you can tell when she talks.
The doc thought maybe it was strep throat so he took a swab sample and nope not strep.Its MONO!She is out of school for 2 weeks now.They gave her anti for her ear which is infected and a pain medication for her aching ear.Mono there is no medicine for and it has to work itself out on its own.I am worried because she shared some bites of her ice cream with Landen.I am praying he does not get it.
I am praying hard to get some news on why we cannot get a visa for our son.I also hope to hear from our state rep this week.I left him a message and am sure he will call back.I have to be up bright and early in the morning to take Michael to the VA.He has 3 appointments but we want to go early so he can get this cath out.He is miserable at this point.I feel the cath has been in to long and worry about infection.Although they did put him on an anti.
On a good note..This evening Landen was playing and i said what is your name?He has never answered me before but he did tonight he said my name is Landen Le Roy.I was doing dishes when i heard a little voice counting..ONE..TWO...THREE!I was so happy i stopped doing dishes and hugged him.I told him good job and was trying to get him to count to 5.Maybe next time i will hear 1 through 5.

ER VISITS AND EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS

This is how it has been for 2 days.Yesterday we got word the U.S. consular is not issuing visa's because they are short staffed.We are finding out there is more to it.So i am fighting back.On top of this my husband has been dealing with some issues from one of his medications.
Yesterday we were at the VA ER and i was handling phone calls trying to get help to get a visa issued fro our son.Today we went back to the ER.Husband has a catheter in and was suppose to get it removed today.The doctor decided it best to leave it in until Monday.So I have have very busy days.Tomorrow is my shopping day.I have to get all our thanksgiving dinner groceries bought.I wont have time Monday.All day at VA get hoe just in time for the kids to arrive home from school.
Tuesday i have to pick my sister up bright and early and take her to the hospital to get a MRI of her broken Knee for the Orthopedic surgeon.I have told everyone else..WEDNESDAY do Not ask me to go anywhere because i have a house to clean and pies to bake.I have had no time and Laundry is piling.I need a day to get tings done at home.I feel like i am being pulled apart.Driving husband,sister and Fiancee to all their appointments as well as when my kids have appointments and taking them.Linda has 3 this week.I am exhausted!Tomorrow is grocery shop come home and get some of the mounds of Laundry done.I have tried to keep up by throwing a load in here and there but its not working.Awwww the business of a mom ,wife ,sister and taxi driver.

BIG VENT!

We were told we could bring our son home on october 12th.Everything the embassy has asked for including the letter they were waiting on is done.Now we get told sorry embassy is short staffed and will not issue visas until January.WHAT?I set and cried but now i am ANGRY!
This is the MOST ridiculous excuse i have heard.I have called our senator and state rep i also have calls into other places as well.I am mad and am not stopping until i get results.He is legally our son now what in the world is the problem?Our son sets and waits and time is ticking by.I am so upset with this all.
Our fingerprints expire in January as well as our visa's that we have done twice now and i Refuse to pay for again.They are not cheap by far and to keep having to do it just is ridiculous.Please say prayers that these people listen to me and help us get something done.
I thought about flying there and dealing with this myself..But someone already attempted that and came home without her children.She has also complied to everything the Embassy has asked of her.We are all distraught and frustrated and do not understand why they are not wanting to let our babies come home.
Lots of prayers needed right now.I am a MAD mama bear and will go to ends of earth to make this happen.

HANDSOME LANDEN'S HAIRCUT!

I am by far no good at cutting hair.But i didn't do to bad this time.Usually i just buzz it all off.With it being winter it is to cold.So i thinned it,trimmed bangs which were almost in his eyes,trimmed the back and sides around the ears.I forgot to take a before.Believe me he needed a hair cut.wanted to share a pic of my Handsome Landen.

WHAT TO BELIEVE OR WHAT NOT TO BELIEVE!

I would like to get honest answers to what is going on with the GOL and the Embassy in Liberia.They tell us yes Jax will be coming home as well as the other children who have completed adoptions(this is from the Embassy).Then i get told told the Embassy is waiting on a letter from the GOL giving permission to process the cases.
The U.S. State department says a whole different thing.The site states its only on a case by case basis that kids will get to come home.Why cant the Embassy give straight answers to the families who are waiting and waiting to bring their children out.Who get excited thinking their children are coming home and preparing for their arrivals.
I understand there is allot of unknowns with adoption but feel that we are just getting in my words here "head games"from everyone.I just want an accurate answer.Will he be able to leave soon?Or am i stuck waiting until the total Moratorium is lifted?Our child needs medical care and everyday ticking by is harder on him.Please pray there is a breakthrough and we hear something soon! I am hanging bye a thread here of not flying to Liberia and handling this mess myself.

SLEEP ISSUES!

I have been having sleep issues for awhile.It got worse after we got news that Liberia was letting Jaxson come home.I battle going to sleep.I sleep 2 to 3 hrs and that's it.It is starting to effect me in many ways.For instance this evening i went in kitchen to get a cup of coffee I walked out without it.I poured it but the cup and all was missing.I put it in the fridge haha.
I feel like i am losing it!My mind wonders all the time wondering things like are we ever going to get him home?What is taking so long for this document the Embassy is waiting on?How much longer do we need to put ourselves through this before we hold our angel forever?
I was putting laundry away in Landen and Jaxson's room.I looked over at the crib all ready and waiting for him.Tears just started flowing.How i ache to hold him.This is getting harder with each passing day that we wait and wait for the call.
I am on edge every time i open my email or my phone rings thinking this is it.This is the call or email we have been waiting on.I feel like we are getting the run around .I am definitely getting worn out with people asking me.You have not got that baby home yet?What is the hold up?
Even worse is my parents who say are you sure he is coming home?I am afraid you will never get him home.Things like that does not help.I don't want to leave my house because i don't want to hear it from friends and family anymore.The adoption is complete I don't know what is taking so long.It is time for Jaxson to come home.
Michael and I have decided if Jax is not home before January we are making the trip to Liberia to be with him.I NEED to hold my son.

ADOPTING A FAMILY!

We are adopting My sister and her fiancee this year for Christmas!They were the ones who were in a car wreck.My sister Lori had a job and is now going to be off for 6 weeks or more.Her fiancee has been unemployed for many months as his job was stricken with the economy.My sister has a broken Knee.Chad her fiancee had a shattered hip in 5 places and a severe concussion that did cause him some thought process and speech problems.I am thankful they are alive.I need to post pics of my husbands truck and show it to you.
Now they are Broke as my sister cannot work.She is so upset as she don't like help or handouts.This has been a big thing for her.But Christmas is coming and i want them to have a happy one as they have had such a hard year.My best friend Dee who was also recently lay ed off is crocheting a beautiful Afghan for them and making homemade soaps for Lori.I am putting Money back so they can have Christmas dinner and money to pay lights and things.I also have some shopping to do my sister needs clothes and chad needs sweat pants and pj pants that are easy to get off as he will be down for many many more weeks.
I was upset when i told my oldest sister.. I asked her if she would like to help.Her response was...Why? no one helps me.I was taken aback by this as my sister has a JOB her husband has a JOB.They both have really good jobs and their children are raised so they don't have the expense of kids.I said you cant give 20 dollars to help your own sister?My oldest sister and I have always knocked heads.She is the one who thinks she is better then everyone in our family.She always has and went as far as calling our mother white trash.My mom cried for days over this.But when a family is in need i really thought she would be wiling to help out more.I guess that was the wrong thing to ask.
Anyway i am feeling great about helping another family.Years ago when Michael and I were having a hard time we were adopted.I could not thank the people enough who adopted us.We were very grateful for their help.We were also adopted a couple years ago when Michael came home from Iraq and was injured.Things were tight then as we were running back and forth 2 1/2hrs away to get his medical care at ft.Riley.We paid for all those expenses as well as hotel room stays on days he was having surgery early in the mornings we would stay in hotel night before so we would be n time.
I want to help her.I know what it is like to be down and out.If anyone deserves it its my sister who has always worked hard to take care of herself and her girls who are now grown ups.My sister who has a big heart and would do anything for anyone in their time of need.Even if it meant she did not have money to pay her bills if someone needed it worse she was there to lend a helping hand.So i am excited and am working on a list to make their Christmas a happy one this year.

WEEKEND!

We have accomplished allot this weekend.I am preparing the house for Thanksgiving dinner.I am excited as this is our second year having dinner in our home.My Mom and Dad are attending this year i am excited.My mother in law Jayne and all our kids.We are still waiting to hear from Michael's sister to see if she is coming or not.
Landen is a bit under the weather today and has slept allot bless his tiny heart.I hope he feels better soon.He has a doc appointment tomorrow trying to get him into see an ENT.My husband has also not felt well today.I went to my sister's last night to take them some house hold supplies..dish soap,paper towels,toothpaste,bath soap and Laundry soap.My sister is having a hard time setting still she is a busy person always doing something.So keeping her off her broken Knee is a challenge.
I did not have to go out today!My oldest sister went and took care of them.She also cooked up a storm and they have meals cooked and in the freezer for the next few days.She also picked up the house for Lori and Chad.Now my niece..Lori's daughter is staying the night and will take care of them.I wont be able to go back out till tomorrow evening.
Right now i have a pot of homemade veggie soup cooking and just finished the remainder of the Laundry.We are suppose to get snow tonight 3 to 5 inches.I am so not ready for snow at all.Hope to get great news regarding our adoption this week.

BRAGGING TIME!

My little boy who has come so far and has amazed me .My little boy whom his country marked as an invilid.My little boy who has taught his mother patience and to enjoy everyday to the fullest.To see the sunshine on a day its dark and dreary.Landen has given me life lessons and i am grateful for that.He is such a wonderful child one that i am so blessed to parent.To think when he came came home to us 5 yrs ago at the age of 4 1/2 he could not talk or feed himself he was very much an infant.Now to watch him blossom right before my eyes is just the most wonderful thing.
Just this last couple months his vocabulary has doubled.He is talking in full sentences now.He is a joker and loves to do little jokes and giggle about it.He is funny and sweet and so so CUTE.He is always happy and always has a smile .I am bragging yes i am,to see this child sohappy and full of life bursting at the seems.I am so happy i am his parent.If you met him you would know what i mean.He is a child who leaves a mark on a person .Landen is loved by all including his classmates and other peers.I am the luckiest parent ever.

ANSWERS FINALLY!

I now know what the hold up is and can accept this better then the "unknown".The Embassy is waiting on a document stating they can finish the process of completed adoptions.Please pray this document comes quickly.I am so ready to bring our precious little boy home.I am praying it is not much longer that i will be holding our son in our arms forever and always.
I am excited but scared as things have been moving so so slowly.I don't want to get to excited as it could still be many weeks away.I am praying this is not so but with adoption and the Unknowns and the slow process it could be.Please pray this document arrives quickly to the Embassy and that we can leave to get our ANGEL.

BUSY BUSY BUSY!

That is how it has been here.Running back and forth to the hospital has just plain wore me out.Chad came through his surgery OK.Its was a long surgery over 5 hrs.He was up today with a walker i didn't go down to hospital today as i had things to do here at home.
We have never remodeled our kitchen sense we bought this house.It has always been a touchy spot with me.My kitchen is NOT functional and its hard to cook in.I have no counter space at all.It has always been an area in our home i have DISLIKED.We knocked a partial wall out and put a small breakfast bar there for counter space.Our kitchen is tiny and it is shaped weird.
We are going to gut it out all the way down.We need a new floor in there badly.I have been making a list of my wants for this kitchen.WOW is it ever going to be pricey.I have dreamed of having a dishwasher my kitchen is so small we decided we will have to get a compact in order to have a few extra cabinets in there.
I am excited about the kitchen being redone.We wont get to do it until summer.Its going to be to cold soon so we have to wait to tear it out.We also need to save some money for this.We have some saved but not near enough.I wish i was loaded and would have a kitchen designer come in and figure out how to fit more counter and such in the kitchen.I have great ideas but my husband is not so hip on my ideas.Its not much of a change just makes more room for extra counters and cabinets.
My husband knows a man who builds cabinets he is suppose to come give us an estimate.All we want is to have them built we will finish them and add hardware ourselves.This is our LAST major remodel.We are also tearing out the breakfast bar and the bottom wall and making open kitchen to dining room.
I have not heard anything of when we will travel.I don't know how much longer this is suppose to take but ya ask me its plain out Ridiculous.I have no idea what the hold up is.Maybe if they would tell me something i could accept it better.I am frustrated,angry and sad i don't get what is taking so long.We want to go and go now.

BAD WEEKEND!

My sister has been borrowing my husband truck.Her car was broke down and found out it was not worth fixing.So she went job hunting for a second job so she could buy a new car.Friday morning around 9 30 am my oldest sister Robin called me.She told me Lori was in a wreck she was on her way to a job interview.I wasn't worried about the tuck we were worried about her and her fiancee.
I rush to the ER to find her being xrayed and getting ct scans.The wreck was bad.A semi truck ran a stop sign and my sister was doing 65 on the highway and hit her breaks but it was too late.The truck driver was knocked out cold.My sister was hysterical but luckily she is OK.Her Fiancee did not escape so good.He was life flighted to Missouri to find his hip is shattered in 5 places.He had a concussion too and is really banged up.He is due to have surgery tomorrow .
The truck is totalled... i went and looked at it.Wow were they lucky they were not killed God was with them.I will be taking pics of my husband's beloved truck.He has had this truck for many many years now.He babied his little ford ranger to have to say goodbye to it was hard on him.He is not mad just sad about his truck.
Tomorrow i am headed to the hospital to be their for Chad as he has his surgery.My sister Lori has been with him sense Saturday evening.I worry about her as she is so sore and is walking with a cane.Please say prayers for chad and that he recovers well.He has a long road to go .

LANDENS IEP WAS TODAY!

I walked away totally happy.They had to change his status from Developmentally delayed because of his age.He is now under his real diagnoses which means he will get FULL benefits.I am thrilled that he has a speech therapist that i like so so much better then the last one.This one really cares and sees that Landen wants to communicate..so he is getting speech now before he was getting observation.This is HUGE for Landen.He so badly wants to communicate and he says some words and the rest is babble.The best part is she listened to me and AGREED he can learn signs as well.The last speech argued and told me he could learn them at all and i pushed the issue and was shot down.
He still gets occupational therapy and adaptive P.E. the blind school still works with him and they are amazing.He has came so far sense the blind school started working with him.The teachers and therapist agreed we will be talking with the blind school about starting to teach Landen his ABC'S in Braille not so much recognition yet just sounds and feels in braille.He is not ready for recognition but i am sure it will come before we know it.
We also changed his goals as he had mastered the others.I love the new goals set for him I got a big say in the goals and feel good about them all.I felt like a parent at this IEP and was more involved then usual when the team would ignore me.I have fought with many therapist and teachers.I can truly say he has a great team working with him now they really care and they really listened to what i had to say and did incorporate those things into is new teaching plan.I am happy for My Landen and i will be happy to see him make big strides the rest of this school year.
This school system has not been easy to work with at all.But with new therapist and a new phsycologist and an awesome special ed teacher who has ALWAYS agreed with me on everything and was shot down too.I am so excited for my son and cannot wait to see the changes evolve in him.I do have to take Landen to the doctor...I took him awhile ago and she told me to put wax drops in his ears to see if that didn't help his hearing.He has wax badly in his ears.But at this time i feel he needs to see an ENT .We do feel there is possible hearing loss which is causing allot of his words to sound like babble.So i will be calling the doc to see if we cant get a referral.I am so proud of my boy and so happy that FINALLY he is getting the services he needs deserves.

UGHHHH WHAT NOW?

I have been gearing up to Travel to get our Jax.We are ready,We have our Visa's and paperwork gathered,Luggage packed and now we WAIT WAIT WAIT.What the heck are we waiting for?We have no idea and are waiting for answers.
So here i am its 1 14 A.M.and i cant sleep.The Embassy is saying they don't want parents to travel in just yet.OK what for?What is the reason? why does it TAKE so long ughhh.I Hope we get an explanation soon.I pray this does not take much Longer!I feel like we are in Limbo here.It is not easy planning to leave at a drop of a hat either with the kids and our home to have in order.Lining up sitter and all why we are gone.
I would love to hear Plan to travel in so and so weeks or something.GIVE me SOMETHING to look forward to other then the heart ache of every day that passes by without Jax here.I am getting so blue.Everything is ready for him.We are ready for him we have been ready sense the first time we saw him.
I love this little boy so much! Please PRAY this Insanity comes to an end soon.Its been almost a month that the moratorium was lifted for completed adoptions and special needs children that's Long enough LET these kids come home.

HALLOWEEN PICS!

My Girl being silly!She would Not let me get a pic of her in costume.She was the most prettiest chleopatra ever.

My pirate !He refused to look up at camera.He also would not wear his pirate hat.

My pretty in pink fairy!She dressed up to take her brother.She is to old to trick or treat but never to old to dress up.

RECHECKED OUR LUGGAGE!

It is a good thing i did too!I did not pack a warm outfit for Jax.What was i thinking i mean shorts are fine in country.Pants and tshirts too for in hotel and sleepers with footsies.Nothing warm for when we hit U.S. soil where its cold.So i picked to cute outfits and 2 onsies to go under them.Now i believe we have everything packed that we need.
Now i am getting impatient as we wait to see whats going on now.I mean what could possibly be holding up Our sons homecoming?It has been almost a month ago now we were told we could bring him home.I am so ready to hold him in my arms.
I think about the first time i see him and how i am going to react.I am sure i will cry happy tears as i did when our other 2 came home.But i don't want to scare him so will try to keep my tears at bay.I done told my darling husband he will have to stand in line because Jax will be in my arms first.I just want to go get him and take him home.I have everything packed including the cp book i will finish reading on the plane.It is loaded with stretches and messages i can use with Jax.I will start these when we take him to the hotel and give him his bath(massage during a bath) and after the bath.
I am so ready for this.Yes i am scared about flying (i have flown once) and i did not like it.I am scared about going into a foreign country.I am happy that my husband will be with me.He has prepared me for the culture shock and smells and surroundings.To be honest i don't think anyone can be prepared until you are in that setting.
OK i am rambling now i am just ready to get our son.

THERE HERE!

Our Visa's thats is.I am happy this step is done...Now for the news of when we can travel.Please say a prayer.We are witing to hear back from the embassy on what our next step is.Say a prayer that its we can travel to our angel.

BEAUTIFUL DAY!

It has been an amazing weekend here.The sun has been shining and not to cold .It was a great night last night for trick or treating.I wore a light Jacket and walked around with Landen it was so nice.Although 7 houses was enough for him he wanted no more of it.
Today the sun is bright and beautiful and its super nice outside.I have not gotten to enjoy it as always i am doing chores inside rather then out.So here in a bit i am going out to sweep my porch off and watch Landen play.He loves to be outside and with winter coming less of these days will keep him confined to the house.Hope everyone is having a great weekend.I pray we get some good news this week Including Fed ex showing up with our visas.I would love to get the news his week.I want our so home.

MESS MAKER!

I was in the kitchen Landen got quiet.I went to check on him and he was having a grand ole time doing this.Guess one toy at a time was not enough.He didn't like his bed made either.He also dumped his bag of pullups the stinker.GOTTA love the kid.He did help me pick it all up before he went to bed .I am up having coffee.Just threw a load of towls in wash.The house is nice and quiet for a couple more hours.

NO NEWS !

I was hoping to hear something this week.I did get an email from the agency saying they didn't get any answers and will try again on Monday.The suspense is killing me.So nothing new to share.Here is a pic of the Letters i painted and hung above Jaxson's crib.

WHAT IS THIS MISSING?

It's ready!Come home soon little man.

GETTING THINGS READY!

I have taken my time getting things ready for our Little man to come home.But i feel its time to get it all done.I have done a little here and there but never fully put everything together.I have his bedding in the washer now..Baby changer is ready stacked with diapers,Wipes,Lotions, powders,and every other necessity needed for a little guy.His crib bedding is in the wash machine now(sponge bob).I am getting ready to hang his letters i painted that spell his name on the wall.His baby bottles have been boiled and are now drying .I still need to convince my husband to put his Jumparoo together.We will wait for the final call before we install his car seat as we can use the extra seat in my van until the time comes.
I am sooo excited to know that soon he is coming home.I am praying fervently that its within the next couple weeks we travel to get him.This has been a long exhausting adoption and i am so ready to complete our family.That missing part in our hearts and mind will be filled soon and we can be a family never to turn back.I would love for him to be home in time for Thanksgiving My mother in law will be here and it would be the prefect time to Introduce her new Grandson.
Please say a prayer that things start speeding up and we get the go ahead to arrange travel.This hanging in suspense waiting to hear when the Embassy decides we can go is hard.We should be receiving our visa's any day.I mailed them last Thursday Pray they come tomorrow.All that's left is a call to our docs office to get a script for Malaria meds and we are SET to go.PLEASE PRAY FOR US THAT WE CAN GO NOW!

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY!

happy 7TH Gotcha Day Rebecca Sunita!I love you so much it is hard to believe you are 14 now and such a beautiful, smart, outgoing younglady.I am proud of you and so glad

you are my daughter.I love you like you were born to me.You are an amazing child i am so proud and happy to be your mom.

Celebrating with a cake and General tos chicken and steamed veggies and rice.I bought her the most beautiful butterfly necklace.

HAPPY DAY !

I received 2 emails today!One from Senator Brown backs office saying our I-600A was sent to Embassy yesterday. A second one from USCIS stating I-600A was sent yesterday as well and that they are sending us a letter in the mail stating this.This was a stresser and i am thrilled its fixed.NOW call and tell me we can go get our babe.I am ready to hold my sweet angel in my arms forever.

BLOCK PARTY AT CHURCH!

My Cousin and her baby Chanler..He was one adorable Skunk.

My Great Nephew Karter...One cute Hot chili pepper.

My great Niece Ryleigh isn't she the cutest mouse?

My furby boy! ISN'T HE A DOLL?

We had a blast at the block party at our church.They do this every year around Halloween.Here is my Landen dressed as furby.Big sissy Loving on him.It was beautiful outside and look t the trees.I have not seen them this beautiful for a long time.

BIG EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER RIDE!

I was on exactly that last night.I keep this blog Private so i can put things on here and only for people i trust who are dear friends and would not share this info.
Last night i emailed the agency to see if their was any updates as to when we can travel to get our most adorable little boy.The email i received set me in a tiff and had me up all night crying.Yes i was up ALL night i went to bed at 7 a.m.Not a good thing when the kids are out of school today.The Embassy LOST our I-600A i was so angry how in the world can they lose such an IMPORTANT document?I mean if your going to lose something lose something that is more easily acceptable and don't require you to jump through hoops or cut massive lines of red tape.
I was awake at 9 am and started my phone calls to try and get this I-600 A sent to embassy.Well so much for calling USCIS that's about a joke They gave me an email to contact.OK so i fire off the email and guess what?It take 3 days for them to respond!Can you believe it 3 days.I don't have 3 days people this is my life our child who needs to come home ASAP.
So I called our Senators office.Yes i talked to a real live person not a computer or a automated voice.It was really nice for a change.The minute i explained the problem to the woman on the phone she says OH NO NOT GOOD you need HELP .So she put me on hold for like 1 minute and man is on the other end of phone.I explain it to him and he was sooo great.He said this is what we not YOU. WE need to do...So i did what he asked which was not hard or painful at all and my mind was becoming less cluttered with the fog that was claiming it and the storm that was brewing in my stomach as i was angry this was misplaced in the first place.So this man now has all our info and is going to HELP us.Now we wait until we get an email back saying this matter has been fixed.I am sure it will be sooner then later as it would have been just waiting on the reply back from USCIS.Now to get this child home before anymore important documents are lost.Yes i admit i have lost some faith entrusting our life papers and life line to our son in stranger's hands.
Pray this is whole mess is ironed out quick and that The embassy says OK enough is enough time for this kid to go home.