No News Isn't Good News

You know the old saying, "No news is good news?" Well, not always. In adoption, no news is just that: nothing new. Our agency is great about sending accurate, detailed weekly emails regarding the status of waiting referrals, changes in Ethiopian laws regarding adoption, changes in timelines, etc. We are fully aware of how blessed we are to have a Christian agency representing us and are grateful for their prayers on behalf of our family as we wait. Every time the phone rings with a new number my heart skips a beat. We still wait. I am at a loss as to what to write that is more than just: please keep praying for our daughter's safety, provisions, and well-being. Mother's Day in the waiting is tough... Yet, I look around at the blessings beside me and suddenly the 4 kids who call me "Mom" made the day perfect and memorable. I allowed myself to dream about the day when all our kids are in the same country, speaking the same language, reading the same books, eating at the same table, having the same last name. I don't know how many kids that will ultimately be or from what countries they will all come. I do know,however, I have one on my heart and mind and she has a Mommy who loves her so. Thank you for your prayers for her, for us, for our children, and for our extended family/friends. The wait grows tough for us all. I have a friend that I rarely call, but usually text. Every time I call I hear, "did you get your referral?" instead of "hello." I never want to forget that you wait with us. That you long with us. That you pray with us. We are grateful. For now, no news isn't good news, but we know for sure today is one day closer!