Tonight I was desperately trying to get Ian to go to bed. It just wasn't happening. He was sitting on Daddy's lap having his cheerios. I calmly said..."let's go to bed Ian". To which he promptly replied "be patient Mommy....you need to wait."
I think his Daddy has been talking to him about Mommy not being patient and not waiting. Hmmmmm? Just had such a familiar ring when he said it.
Maybe Ian decided he's heard enough whining from Mommy about not having baby Drew home.....Hmmmm?
One of our frequent conversations revolves around names. "what's your name mommy?", "what's that little guy's name"?, etc. Lately Ian has asked "what's baby Drew's name?"....and I reply "Drew." "No mommy, what's his BIG name" (translated...full name). So, I say "Drew Austin Q.." "NO Mommy...Autin my friend at school"....I go on to say "it's OK Ian, more than one person can have the same name". Ian asks again..."what's baby Drew's name?"....here we go again :) "Drew Austin Qu...." "NO MOMMY....Autin at school...baby Drew not Autin".
I've tried explaining it in relation to my daddy and step-father. My Daddy's name was Dewey and my step father's name was Austin. So...I tell Ian that mommy was lucky and had TWO Daddy's...one named Dewey and one named Austin. Guess what he said? "NO MOMMY....Autin my friend at school".
Charlie thought that he'd explain it by using his dad as an example. Charlie's dad's name was Charlie. What did Ian say..."No daddy...that's your name".
Tonight though, I think...maybe...we're making a little progress. Ian started with "what's your 2 daddy's names Mommy?" I told him. Then he said "what's Baby Drew's name?" "Drew Austin Quang Conner" (woo, hoo...got the whole name out). Then he said "Drew's name not Autin Quang...it's Baby Drew."
Looks like Mommy need to be patient and see what Ian decides Drew's name actually is.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
When You Don't Know What To Say
International adoption is a roller coaster of emotions...I've said that before. It's true now, more than ever. Praise God, we are not affected by the latest announcement regarding Vietnam adoptions. But, many of our friends that we've met through this process are.
For those that don't know...I'll give you the condensed version. Basically, adoptions in Vietnam will be shutting down again on September 1st. This make me profoundly sad. There are still several families on the waiting list with our agency that may or may not see their families expand with a child from Vietnam. That just makes my heart hurt. But then when I think about all of the children in orphanages in Vietnam that will never have a forever family...makes me even sadder.
We're one of the lucky ones...so far. We have a referral and fortunately we're working with an agency that has a very good reputation in Vietnam. Dillon was one of a handful of agencies that stayed in Vietnam when adoptions ceased in 2002. They continued to provide humanitarian aid. From what we know, we should not be affected or delayed at all...at least not delayed any more than we already have been. As I said in an earlier post, we're finished with the Vietnamese approval process...now we're just waiting on the US to approve.
My heart goes out to the families that are grieving tonight, and in the days to come, for a child that will not come. While I may not know the words to say, my prayers will be with you.
For those that don't know...I'll give you the condensed version. Basically, adoptions in Vietnam will be shutting down again on September 1st. This make me profoundly sad. There are still several families on the waiting list with our agency that may or may not see their families expand with a child from Vietnam. That just makes my heart hurt. But then when I think about all of the children in orphanages in Vietnam that will never have a forever family...makes me even sadder.
We're one of the lucky ones...so far. We have a referral and fortunately we're working with an agency that has a very good reputation in Vietnam. Dillon was one of a handful of agencies that stayed in Vietnam when adoptions ceased in 2002. They continued to provide humanitarian aid. From what we know, we should not be affected or delayed at all...at least not delayed any more than we already have been. As I said in an earlier post, we're finished with the Vietnamese approval process...now we're just waiting on the US to approve.
My heart goes out to the families that are grieving tonight, and in the days to come, for a child that will not come. While I may not know the words to say, my prayers will be with you.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Look At That Face
We received a new picture of Drew. Yay!!! I'm so ready to hop on an airplane and get this little guy. He just looks so kissable. Hopefully he won't be waiting much longer for his mommy and daddy.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Progress
We received an update today. Our paperwork has moved and soon all we'll be waiting on is the I-600 approval. Woo, hoo!! This means we're getting closer to Drew. Praise God.
Now...let's all just pray that the approval comes quickly. AND...that the approvals come for Sadie and Sam too. We so want to travel with those families. Shelley, Lori and I have communicated on a regular basis since our referrals. Shelley is a tad bit further along than Lori and I. We don't want her to wait a second longer that she has to, so if her approval comes tonight....we'll celebrate.
Now...let's all just pray that the approval comes quickly. AND...that the approvals come for Sadie and Sam too. We so want to travel with those families. Shelley, Lori and I have communicated on a regular basis since our referrals. Shelley is a tad bit further along than Lori and I. We don't want her to wait a second longer that she has to, so if her approval comes tonight....we'll celebrate.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Little Things
It's the little things that help us get through this crazy roller coaster ride called adoption. This weekend we decided to put the new car seats in our cars and put Drew's crib together. Wow...what a difference little things like that can make. While the back seats of our cars are very crowded, it makes me happy that we've taken that itsy bitsy step. Now...all we need is Drew to put in the car seat and the crib. Soon....hopefully VERY soon.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
9 Months Old
Well...today our little guy turns 9 months old. I never thought I'd be blogging about him turning 9 months old without him in my arms :(
We received another height and weight update yesterday. He now ways 19.14 pounds and he's 26 inches tall. He's a big boy. He does still have a bit of a cold though.
Still no word on our paperwork. Jynger is in Washington, DC this week at a Joint Council meeting. Maybe she'll have a few more answers regarding the latest USCIS policy when she returns.
Ian is ready for his baby brother to come home. Sunday night we were getting ready for bed and Ian picked up Drew's picture and took it to bed with him. He then proceeds to tell us "I going to teach baby Drew how to pray, OK?"...and then said "I love you baby Drew" and kissed his picture. Talk about a big lump in the throat...Charlie and I were both choked up.
Little man Drew, we're trying to get there....hopefully it won't be much longer.
We received another height and weight update yesterday. He now ways 19.14 pounds and he's 26 inches tall. He's a big boy. He does still have a bit of a cold though.
Still no word on our paperwork. Jynger is in Washington, DC this week at a Joint Council meeting. Maybe she'll have a few more answers regarding the latest USCIS policy when she returns.
Ian is ready for his baby brother to come home. Sunday night we were getting ready for bed and Ian picked up Drew's picture and took it to bed with him. He then proceeds to tell us "I going to teach baby Drew how to pray, OK?"...and then said "I love you baby Drew" and kissed his picture. Talk about a big lump in the throat...Charlie and I were both choked up.
Little man Drew, we're trying to get there....hopefully it won't be much longer.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Growing
We received a height and weight update this evening. Drew is now up to 18.3 pounds. He is almost 9 months old and he weighs what Ian did when we got home with him (he was 11 months old). Of course I don't fully trust the weight....but he does look a little chunky in his pictures. He has been sick though. The report said that he has had the flu....due to unseasonal temperature changes. He just needs his mommy.
There's a LOT going on right now in the Vietnam adoption world. Too much to really go into here. It's insane and irritating and the folks causing all of this confusion are not the Vietnamese....IT'S OUR OWN GOVERNMENT!!! That's the part that makes me crazy.
On Sunday, Deron preached on Matthew 6:25-34...Do Not Worry. How timely was that sermon? Deron encouraged all of us to be obedient to God's command...but to be prepared. When we give it up and say "OK, God...that's it....I'm not going to worry...be prepared for God to "test" you." Geesh...did that ever happen this week? I'm doing my best to be obedient...and actually as unsettling as this week has been...I'm not in my usual frenzied worry mode. Don't get me wrong...worry is trying it's best to creep in...but I just repeat simple prayer..."Jesus have mercy on me" many times and right now it's working. God is getting me through this because this is HIS plan. He never says that it's going to be easy, but what He does say is that He will not forsake us. Thank you God for being a God of love and mercy.
For all of my adoption buddies out there...we are praying ferverntly for this situation to be resolved. I'm standing on the promise of God's faithfulness and love. Stay strong my friends!!!
Drew...you are so loved and we pray for you daily. It's about 11am in Vietnam right now and I hope at this very moment someone is giving you a sweet hug. It won't be long until I'm giving you those hugs sweet boy. Mommy, Daddy and Ian can't wait until you're home with us.
There's a LOT going on right now in the Vietnam adoption world. Too much to really go into here. It's insane and irritating and the folks causing all of this confusion are not the Vietnamese....IT'S OUR OWN GOVERNMENT!!! That's the part that makes me crazy.
On Sunday, Deron preached on Matthew 6:25-34...Do Not Worry. How timely was that sermon? Deron encouraged all of us to be obedient to God's command...but to be prepared. When we give it up and say "OK, God...that's it....I'm not going to worry...be prepared for God to "test" you." Geesh...did that ever happen this week? I'm doing my best to be obedient...and actually as unsettling as this week has been...I'm not in my usual frenzied worry mode. Don't get me wrong...worry is trying it's best to creep in...but I just repeat simple prayer..."Jesus have mercy on me" many times and right now it's working. God is getting me through this because this is HIS plan. He never says that it's going to be easy, but what He does say is that He will not forsake us. Thank you God for being a God of love and mercy.
For all of my adoption buddies out there...we are praying ferverntly for this situation to be resolved. I'm standing on the promise of God's faithfulness and love. Stay strong my friends!!!
Drew...you are so loved and we pray for you daily. It's about 11am in Vietnam right now and I hope at this very moment someone is giving you a sweet hug. It won't be long until I'm giving you those hugs sweet boy. Mommy, Daddy and Ian can't wait until you're home with us.
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