05.18.09
10 days…
It’s been 10 days since we found out that our court case in Ethiopia had not been heard on the appointed date, May 8, and our adoption of baby Asher was put on “hold”. It’s been the 10 longest days of my life! It’s still so hard for me to “talk” about it. We were supposed to be leaving a week from yesterday to bring him home. I’m so tired of explaining to everyone why that isn’t going to happen now. I refuse to say “if” it’s going to happen. I still have to believe that this is just a temporary bump in the road…we’ve had so many of those since we started this process 2 years ago.
We’ve been getting very little information about the situation in Ethiopia. So far, we’ve learned that the judges have finished their preliminary investigation into the unethical practices of certain orphanages, agency, police officer and social worker. We know that our agency has NOT been implicated and that our children are NOT involved. There are 9 other families that this is affecting. There is a meeting today in ET with the JCICS (Joint Council on International and Children’s Services). We’re hoping to get more information from them on the judge’s decision regarding pending adoption cases. Until then, we’re in limbo.
Owen and I are trying to stay busy. We’ve really been leaning on each other throughout this ordeal. I’ve been communicating with some of the other families as well. It’s impossible for most people to understand what we’re going through right now. The May 8 Families, as we unofficially call ourselves, have been such a huge comfort and support to me. Just being in contact with them somehow makes this a little easier for me to bear.
I’ll leave you with a much happier note…
My nephews, Austin and William.
angie said,
May 18, 2009 at 10:20 am
i am been refreshing the government webiste all morning for am update. i am praying for resolution for all families involved. i prayed for you all during my 2 am feeding last night…i figured the day in ET was just getting underway!
hang in there tricia! this just SUCKS
tricia said,
May 18, 2009 at 10:38 am
Thanks Angie! The not knowing is the worst part. I hope we hear something today.
Stephanie said,
May 18, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Tricia,
I am praying you guys hear something today. The not knowing is so horrible. (hugs)
Jennifer said,
May 18, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Tricia,
I was just thinking about you this morning while I was getting ready for work. I wondered if you’d heard anything yet. I didn’t want to ask – i know how painful that can be. I’m praying that you’ll get some answers very soon. You’ve waited long enough now!
{{hugs}} jennifer