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?