Sunday, January 30, 2011

19 months and planning

As I sit here typing my parents, John and I are discussing travel! We are trying to figure out who is taking what bag, when we think we will get to go, flight times, etc. We are so excited to go get our girl! Poor John hates to fly and I am personally not looking forward to the flight but hopefully we will get there and back in one piece! As we plan I am thinking about how our little one is now 19 months old. She celebrated her 19th month this past Thursday! I am hoping that this was the last milestone she will make without her momma!!! I am so hopeful that we get her home in the near future. This past Friday we found out that the national visa office could see Olivia's picture! This puts us really close to a travel call! However, Korea celebrates the Lunar New Year this week and everything will be closed so there will not be any movement this week. Everyone I have talked to got there travel call shortly after they heard that they could see their child's at the visa office! So, theoretically I feel like we are close! Please continue to pray for us as we prepare to go to Korea and bring home our daughter. We don't expect the road ahead to be easy as we transition into a family of three. Olivia will be coming to a place of total unfamiliarity. We will love her and console her but we know she will have to grieve all of her recent losses. Olivia we are coming! We can't wait to see your sweet face and hold you.

7 comments:

  1. Wahoooo! You're so so so so so close!

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  2. Hope the call comes so soon!

    And when I flew to Korea it felt like it went really fast (but I like flying). We got to watch a few movies and then we were in Japan. So excited for you to see Korea too- its great!

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  3. So excited for you! Any day now.

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  4. Laura, I don't comment on your blog often, but wanted you to know that I have been praying for you, John, and Olivia throughout this process. Hope you get that phone call soon!
    Abby

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  5. I can't wait to see you with your lil'lady. I check your blog every day now hoping to hear it's TIME!!

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  6. Hey Laura! I got your comment and just wanted to let you know that I am so glad you found our blog. I love yours as well! Your little girl is precious and I know you can't wait to get your hands on her! We are waiting on a domestic adoption. We haven't been matched with a birthmother, so we are waiting on our phone to ring. Waiting is hard but I agree, it will be well worth it in the end! If it is ok with you I am going to add your blog to my page so I can keep up with your story. Good luck!
    Stacy

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  7. Hey Laura! I was thinking about you this week...now I know why!! I am so glad things are stirring and looking so promising. I bet you are on pins and needles. Well, you are in my prayers and so is sweet Olivia! Woohoo!
    Ellen

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