05.29.09
Waiting…
I thought our waiting was going to be at an end on May 25. That would have been the day we met Asher for the first time. This past weekend was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I was truly thinking I had a handle on it, but when the weekend rolled around, I just lost it. Again. I’m so tired of feeling like this. I have moments of such despair. I’m not the easiest person to comfort under normal circumstances (ask Owen!), but this is just so beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. It’s emotionally and physically draining. There are times when I just don’t know what to do with all the anger and sadness I’m feeling.
No earth-shattering news from Ethiopia. There has been some movement in the on-going investigation. According to our agency, the courts have lifted the ban on abandoned baby cases from some of the government-run orphanages, but have expanded the investigation into other parts of Ethiopia. Our agency seems encouraged by this. For me, the jury is still out.
Owen did his best to distract me last weekend. We spent Saturday out and about. He took me to my favorite restaurant for lunch…Pappadeaux’s! Seafood almost always cheers me up. 
Monday we drove up to Helen, GA, a cheesy, touristy recreation of an alpine village in North Georgia. Love it! We had our fill of German sausage, sauerkraut and beer. After lunch, we hiked up to the Anna Ruby Falls. A lot of other people had the same idea. The trail was pretty crowded, but it was such a nice day, and everything was so green!
Today officially begins my vacation. I really, really need it right now. Owen and I booked a cabin in the North Carolina mountains for four days next week. We’re looking forward to the solitude and just spending time together. We’ve got some fun things planned too. Whitewater rafting, exploring the Smoky Mountains, a little gambling at the casino, hiking. It’s going to be a fun four days!
I’ll leave you with some pics from last weekend at Anna Ruby Falls. So beautiful!
Stephanie said,
May 29, 2009 at 11:22 am
Beautiful pictures!
I am praying for an end to this ban very soon. I am so sorry you guys are going through this. I cannot wait to see pictures of Asher on this blog.
Fran Hoagland said,
May 29, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Keeping you guys and all the effected families in my prayers that this gets resolved already. It has got to be agonizing. I know our court date is next Fri and I am holding my breath. Even though she was not abandoned, I just feel like you just never know what curve ball can be thrown at you just when you think your on the downward slide. So pray for us as well. Thanks! And enjoy your weekend best as you are able.
Jennifer said,
May 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Tricia – I have been thinking about you and sending prayers your way! Funny you were in Helen on Monday – we drove through there and I even mentioned to Matt at some point in our drive that I wondered when we’d see some good news here. I pray it will be very, very soon. I know how anxious you are to get to Asher. This wait is getting to me now too! Enjoy your week in NC next week. Try to relax and enjoy your time together – I know that’s easier said than done.
Oh and love the pics! great job!
hugs to ya girl –
jennifer
Renee said,
May 31, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Tricia- I am right there with you- I totally had a meltdown last night about all of this- 3 weeks has past and I want something to happen! I keep thinking that we should be coming home from Ethiopia tomorrow with our girl
Maybe this week will bring some news for all of us!