I made my "Monday morning wake-up" call to our agency today and know exactly nothing more than I did before. ARGHHH!!!
I was told the agency is not able to contact the folks in country due to the rolling "Brown Outs" which are basically blackouts to conserve energy in country. I know this has been happening as I have heard this from families who are currently in country. She indicated they have not been able to confirm travel arrangements for the in-country staff who are coming to visit in June. I told her that I knew if we didn't travel prior to May 30, we would not be able to travel until the end of June/first of July and she confirmed that we would need to get a referral and travel prior to then, but that they cannot confirm what's going on in country due to the inability to make contact with them.
I asked if she got any tidbits or even hints of any referrals, if she would call me and give me just a bit of hope.
I'm having a really hard time of this right now. We've waited for almost four years and the last four months have been absolutely the hardest of the entire wait. Position 1 is not the glory place it appears to be. It's a double-edged sword -- you are so excited to be next, but when the wait it long, it is so hard. When I see her face and hold her, I'm certain it will be all worth it, but right now -- oh, so hard.
So, I'm back off to Georgia tomorrow. Lots of hard work will keep me busy.
About Me
- Maria
- Christian, wife, mom and photographer who loves: Jesus, my husband, my son and daughter, my parents, my friends, my church, animals, photography, reading, sports (if my son is playing), saving money with coupons, reality TV and adoption. Dislikes include being late (although I always am), lost keys (they always are), lots of noise, rude people, grits and gravy, lying, work - most of the time (unfortunately this is a necessary evil) and a messy house (but then when is it not?).
1 comment:
I understand how you feel. I was in the no. 1 slot for quite a while - had gotten there quick b/c a family that was in front of me had a change in plans and one other family was in line for a boy. I was also caught in a summer hold up where nothing happened for almost 3 mos. I just had to let it go while getting things ready and finished at home. That call truly does happen when you least expect it. This I can say with certainty.
Breathe and keep day dreaming...those will keep you going :)
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