Sharing some Good News!

Maureenie · 01-08-2004, 10:04 PM

Well, Ladies, the day I thought would never come is finally here...

I've mentioned from time to time that my husband and I are adopting a little girl from Guatemala. Well, we got "the" call this afternoon. The last few weeks have been so stressful. Our case was stuck in the US Embassy (can you believe that?!) since mid-December. I was calling everyone. Finally, it took a raging e-mail from me to the US Embassy in Guatemala to finally get someone's attention to our case!

But I'm not gonna fret any more! We're going down tomorrow and our little Isabel Mary will be brought to our hotel on Saturday. On Monday or Tuesday we'll be going to the US Embassy for the paperwork/visa and then back home to New York and the rest of her new family.

She's 11 months old and cute as a button.

Lots of people are telling me that my life will change in a heartbeat. Do ya think? Lol!

I'll be in touch sometime next week. Love to all.

aussieone · 01-08-2004, 10:26 PM

I remember how excited we were when we heard about our little 6 week old baby from Sri Lanka - who has just turned 18 years old!

I know the stress of bureacracy - it is endemic in ALL immigration areas, including Australia

Enjoy your new lives as mummy and daddy!

margaret321 · 01-08-2004, 11:01 PM

You're going to be one great mama and she's going to be a wonderful child. Don't spoil her--too much--just enough~

moonflower · 01-08-2004, 11:20 PM

Dear Maureenie,
Congratulations! I know this is something you have wanted for some time. I am so happy for you. What a beautiful name you have chosen for your new little angel. Many blessings to you and your family. Give that little one a

for me.

soranna · 01-09-2004, 02:40 AM

Dear Maureenie:

What exciting news!!! Congratulations to you all.

What a happy experience you are having - let us know how everything goes - we will all be thinking of you. I can just imagine the happiness once she's in your arms and you are on your way home and what a happy day it will be when your daughter starts exploring her new home!!

Wishing you great happiness.

RuthS · 01-09-2004, 04:01 AM

Maureenie
Blessings to your family. Give Isabel Mary a hug from your Hystersisters.
Congratulations.

Ruth S

wild rose · 01-09-2004, 05:31 AM

Maureenie,

What wonderful news! This truly is a time to celebrate. And Isabel is a beautiful name for such a fortunate little baby. Hurray!

big

karenann · 01-09-2004, 06:13 AM

s Maureenie

Proof positive that life continues and wonderful events happen.
Have a wonderful time, a safe journey, and a fabulous home coming. Hope we get to see some pictures.

karenann

Jeanine · 01-09-2004, 06:43 AM

(((Maureenie)))

What wonderful news for you! And all of us are going to be HysterAunts now!!

I wish you a safe trip, a successful end to your paperwork and red tape, and many long, happy years together!! You'll be a great mom!