Waiting,but for what??

Well, I heard some interesting news on Thursday. Our agency rep in Moscow is going to court on Monday to see about a date for us. Several people that I have spoken to have said when that happens, we may have as little as a week (oh my goodness) or 2-3 weeks. So I'm hanging on a fish hook waiting. I'm going to go back to biting my nails again with this kind of thing.

We've been distracted this week because my Dad had back surgery. But he's doing great and we're visiting them this weekend to help out. He's moving slowly, but he's moving. Got to wait for the incision to heal up more. Poor guy has to sit in straight back chairs for 3 weeks (he loves his recliner). I really feel for his dog Sam. Sam is confused why Dad can't pick him up and why he can't sit in the recliner with Dad. Ah...the life and worries of a dog.

Our poor dog was dropped into jail this weekend. We will hopefully rescue her Monday and promptly trot her over to the dog groomer becuase she will be stinky. Our dog is a bit of hair ball. She's 1/2 Spitz so her hair is really long when it's grown out. So I want her cut very close so I don't have to worry about her for a little while. She's a sweetheart though. Andy keeps teasing that the dog has no idea how her little world is going to get turned upside down when Alina comes home. She's not walking yet, but will be soon... Our cat has a better idea...when things are uncertain. Go hide under the bed.

I was worried that I might not be ready for parent. I think all first time parents have this worry/concern. But I have this extraordinary growth of love and joy at the idea of her. I'm ready to make all the adjustments I need to give this dear little girl a home and my heart. In a way, the hours away from her are just like a pregnancy in that you have something growing inside of you. That is the love I'm feeling. She is already the child of my heart.

The joy and excitement expressed by friends and family have been so uplifting. Also, I have felt much closer to God ever since we went overseas to meet Alina. I truly beleive we're on a path that God intended for us. There have been some major hurdles to overcome and they seemed insurmountable at times, but they have come up roses in the end. We're being attacked right now by things beyond our control, but I still have a clear sight of our goal and I'm pushing through. No matter what it takes or the sacrifices we have to make, it will be worth it. We're walking on faith, so at this point I'm waiting on God to do his thing. When HE moves, it's an amazing amazing thing.

Love to all. I'll post if as soon as I hear something.