Daddy just called again, and before he got cut off, he told me that he, Jami, Shyrel, and Flor will be going to PGN tomorrow to check on our case and see if they can't get things moving along!! No idea what could happen, but you better believe I'll be praying!!! Everyone I've talked to thinks it's a good move. Afterwards they'll be stopping by the lawyers office and delivering a gift for Gracie's Precious Jewel!!
Please be praying for us tomorrow!!!
Daddy just called from Guatemala. Steve and Shyrel brought Flor down for dinner in Antigua. He called thinking, maybe, that I would like to talk to her... uh, YES PLEASE!!
He handed her the phone and I began to speak... she didn't respond at all, not sure what her face was saying, but she wasn't talking back to me. That was fine. I wasn't upset about that as much as I was when they handed the phone back to Daddy she just started bawling and I could hear her. He said she had fallen asleep on the way to Antigua. So she was a little overwhelmed.
My heart is just broken right now. To hear her crying, knowing that there is nothing I can do from here. I can't hold her, comfort her... I just broke down crying when we got off the phone. I couldn't help it and I didn't even feel it coming. I couldn't pick my face up. My heart just feels so heavy...
***EDIT*** Daddy just called back... Flor has woken up a little bit and warmed up to everyone. She's sitting in Daddy's lap and he handed her the phone. I talked to her for several minutes and she just sat there listening. Daddy told me later that she was sitting so still while listening to me talk to her. When he handed her the phone a second time (he had to make sure I was still talking to her), she said, "HOLA MAMA!!" I said back to her, "HOLA FLORICITA!!", and she just bursted out laughing!! It was so adorable!! I feel much better now knowing she's having a good time and loving on her abuelito!!
My sweet friend, Laura, and her family finally received a referral for their precious angel!! They finally have a sweet face that makes the love that they have been feeling make all the sense in the world!!!
Congratulations Laura!!!
A few weeks ago, my friend Lauren asked me about going out to dinner for my birthday. We went to dinner last year too. She wrote me a text today to remind me... but Breanne wrote to say she couldn't come because she picked up an extra shift at work. So, I thought it would be just me and Lauren. I went to her house to ride with her since my back window won't roll up. When we got there, I was about to tell the hostess there were 2 of us when Lauren said, "You want to go to the bathroom first?" It struck me as odd, but I just do what Lauren says! : ) I walked around the wall and saw Jami and Davis sitting there. My first thought, "Wow, I can't believe Jami is having dinner here too!" My eyes slowly made their way around the looooong table, and I realized, "I know all of these people!!" My friends, my sisters and all of my nephews!! I admit it took a minute for it to sink in, but this was my SURPRISE!!!!!
Little did I know that Lauren and Breanne had been planning this for weeks. They were so thoughtful, and I love that they invited my family too!! It was the perfect birthday party!! (except that my dad and brother couldn't come because of work)
Breanne had made a money tree which had cash and gift cards for groceries for after Flor gets here!! Isn't that the most thoughtful thing ever?!? All together with cash and gift card to Target, Publix, and Walmart, I got $310!! Flor and I will be eating like queens!!
Ashli had been telling me about a gift she had for me for a few weeks, and timing worked out where she just gave it to me tonight:
Can you believe that her sister made this doll?!? How completely awesome is it?!? It is the sweetest little baby ever!! And look what she stitched on the hem of the skirt:
She also made her some little white eyelet lace pj pants.
I am so overwhelmed!! I feel so loved! What a great birthday!! So, thanks Lauren and Breanne, and everyone who came out to dinner tonight!! I love you all!!!
He just tip-toes around everywhere since he hasn't really figured out how to peddle yet. He's growing up so fast. It makes my heart hurt, but be proud at the same time!! 
She is such a good baby, and I'm not saying that as her favorite aunt... it's really true!! And for a first niece, she's setting the bar pretty high, let me tell you. She told me today that she loves me the most, by the way, sorry Paw-paw!!
In other birthday news, happy late birthday to my sister Connie!! Also, Brennan and Clay celebrate birthdays this week: Brennan's is tomorrow actually, and Clay's is on Tuesday.
Then there is Claybug, who will be the big 5 on Tuesday!! He's almost exactly one year older than Flor!!
I called PGN this morning. Not the news I wanted to hear. "My case is with the reviewers." Well, I knew that.
I asked, "Any idea when they might be finished with it?"
"It will be with them for three weeks."
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Not what I wanted to hear right before I went to work today...
So this afternoon, I get a response from an email I sent earlier this week. "the file right now is atthe 2nd review so it might be ready at the delivery window next week."
I'm trying figure out what that means. Anybody have any idea?
I really, really, really, really, really, REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY want her here by her birthday...
... I was a completely different person that I am today. The past year's experiences have truly made me clay in his hands each and every day, renewing the way I think, the way I trust, and the way I live even. This month, one year ago, I sent off my application for a contract home study to start the -what has become- long process of bringing my girl home.
I can't believe it has been a year. I am 12 months pregnant on paper and if I get any "fatter" I think I'll just explode!! It has been a year of worrying, then giving it all back to God (again), a year of morning "sickness" 24 hours a day, a year of not being able to wait another minute to see the life inside of me (in my heart). Please God let her come home soon.
FINALLY!!! The Wheelers are home and all together!!! I am just beside myself happy that they are finally home! Eliana is such a sweet baby girl and she is so lucky to have such a loving mommy and daddy, and extended family... the family she deserves!
WELCOME HOME, ELIANA!!!
Come on Flor and Auri!!! It's time to come home!!
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