6 years. 4 home studies. 3 houses. 2 baby rooms. That's how long we've been waiting for 'sister'. But, I think we're finally getting close ...... close being a very subjective term. Once China processes a mere 15 days of dossiers (family files), it should be our turn for a referral. China will match a child from an orphanage (or foster care) to our family and then send us her name, photo and available medical information. At that moment, our family of 3 will become a family of 4....maybe not physically just yet, but conceptually. It's conceivable that our little girl is out there somewhere already waiting for her forever home.....ours. The wait has been one of the hardest roller coaster rides we've ever ridden. The moments of hope, anticipation, expectation, frustration......lasting 6 years (and we haven't crossed that finish line yet). We've given her at least a dozen names-- none of which will be 'officially' chosen until we meet her. It's the paramount example of 'all good things are worth waiting for'. She must be pretty special-- I'm sure she will be. So, anyway, that is the adoption update.
And now we wait.....some more. But at this point, it only seems fitting to put the finishing touches on her room. I started with the idea of sewing curtains to match the crib quilt that we had for Nikolas when he was a baby. I bought material encompassing the color spectrum of that quilt. Well, one thing led to another, and I ended up sewing the curtains, a new quilt and matching pillows. For those of you who know me, I'm sure you're not that surprised! I am definitely not an avid sewer. I can thread the needle, turn the machine on and sew in a straight line, but that's about the extent of my sewing skills. So, after accomplishing this matching set, I'm more than tickled with myself! I topped it all off with coordinating pink and chocolate brown velour crib sheets (thank you Amazon!). It took every amount of restraint not to crawl into the crib myself and snuggle my cheek against those cozy sheets! I hope when we do bring 'sister' home and lay her down in her crib, she feels all the love that has been patiently waiting for her. And even though she'll never know Grandma G. personally, I'll be sure she knows that Grandma was the inspiration for her room. I feel so loved when I think back to all of the wonderful things she caringly made for me. My first memories......my bedspread and matching curtains in my own childhood room. What a wonderful tradition to pass along to our daughter.....whoever she may be.....wherever she is.
