61 Days

It has been 61 days since I have seen M.  It isn't easy at all knowing she is half a world away and waiting for me to come back for her.  A lot of trust for a little girl who has only known rejection by parental figures.  The orphanage director has allowed me to send M emails and cards since my visit.  It has been wonderful to send an email out to her letting her know how much I am thinking about her, the progress being made on her room, and the excitement that everyone is feeling while waiting for her to come home.  It has been hard not knowing if she has gotten the emails or knows what is going on. 

Today I opened my email and received a wonderful surprise....an email from M!  Up until now, I had not heard anything from her, the director or the Bulgarian agency about how she was doing.  So, I know you want to know what the email said.  She is doing fine....behaving well and working on her English.  She and her friend Z did get the package I sent last month and liked the t-shirts and stickers I sent to them.  She is also ready for me to come back and get her.  The director also added a line to say that M is doing great and waiting for me to come and get her.  I was so happy and touched to have the few lines from M and know she is well.  I almost cried!  I know how special it is to get any communication from or about your child between trips....I feel so lucky that I was given this gift and I truly appreciate M's director taking time to allow us this communication.

Knitting

So, I have been busy with adoption stuff....but I have been knitting.  Here are a few things I have finished lately.

Yup, more Bella mittens....actually have made 8 pairs of these now and have one more pair to make

Toddler sweater for a little guy who's mom is a great support for those waiting.

Ok ,not sure why the buttons decided to look funny in the pics.  They are dark brown and match the edging of the sweater.

Sweater for my nephew Koa....can't see it in this pic but the buttons are super cute with little deer etched in them.

Different view

Working on a few other projects....helps that this is perfect sweater weather :)

Some movement

My I-800 approval is on it's way to the embassy.  Hopefully by the end of next week my article 5 letter will be ready.  Then onto the MOJ for signatures.....people seem to be stuck at this point right now due to new people taking office.  Hopefully more updates in the near future.