The phone call went exceptionally well. I was so nervous I dialed our number to be sure it was ringing 3 times! At 5 minutes til I called my SW to be sure the number was given to the other SW right. She assured me it was. Then, I exhaled. The phone rang and I heard the voice of the one who has mothered my children for the past 2 years. I couldn't understand a word because she speaks Spanish, but Brian the interpreter was on the line to make it all come together.
It started with an introduction of all on the line, and then I was given the line to ask our many, many questions. I asked, waited for the interpretation and moved through the list like a breeze... for a moment. I was soon a bucket of emotions as I began to see the threads of these precious lives woven together for me with a heartfelt love. This woman is beautiful in spirit and diminished any negative feelings I may have had.
I went through my list asking about their medical needs, fears, favorite foods, interests in toys, sleeping habits, eating habits.... the basics. I got to the question, "What role do you and your husband want to play in their lives after the adoption?" She crumbled and was overjoyed! She was so happy we wanted them to remain a part of their lives. She asked for the role of special Grandparents... You got it! Abuela y abuelo! I watched enough Dora the Explorer to know that!
She felt comfortable with us and although she has nothing to do with the final decision, it helps the case for her to be on our side. Before we hung up I got the most amazing and unexpected opportunity. E got on the phone and said hello! I heard her sweet voice and puddled in tears. sigh.......
The SW did drop one small bomb, but we've already taken it and put a positive spin on it. The committee still has to meet and agree we're the right family and then the ICPC paperwork has to be sent and received by Florida. She said we could be looking at several more months. I gasped at first but then felt we can use the time for more fundraising. Or, God could prove to be amazing once again and do the impossible by speeding it all up. I'd love to hear the SW's talk about the family that prayed and made timetable history!
At the end of the call everyone hung up except me and my SW. She said she was moved to tears as well and if I didn't know better I'd say she is as excited as we are! We've never even met yet but that will change soon. We're going to make the trip to West Palm Beach as soon as the kids settle in.
I plan to put the q & a's on here soon so you can all see what's up. Of course it won't share any confidential info, but you can get to know what we know about our children.
B & R were supposed to go to their Israelites meeting at church tonight (yes, they go to Jerusalem night on Thursdays and Israelites on Friday) but they didn't want to miss out on the details of the call so they opted out tonight. D had to leave for work half way through but I filled him in on it all. My mom sat beside me reading along as I scribbled the answers so she was in the know the whole time.
I will add more later. 'til then, much love!
~K
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