Encuentro

I met Sara this morning. We talked to the psychologist for a while before they brought her in. I got teary at that point but I've been busy with her since and haven't had time to process.

Right now, she's asleep in the bed next to me. She snores like a trucker. It's hard to believe such a loud noise can come from such a little girl.

She talks constantly. She doesn't have tons of words but she can definitely make her point known. She's very busy and wants attention all the time. She already knows how to finger swipe on the iPhone. She loves to look at pictures and videos of herself. She's incredibly independent.

Our next appointment isn't until next Tuesday. I'm starting to wonder what we are going to do for the next six weeks or so.

Soon and very soon

I am waiting to be picked up by the facilitator. In two hours, I will be meeting my daughter. I can't believe this day is finally here. I'm a mixture of nerves and excitement. I have no idea what today (or the rest of my life) will look like but in thrilled for the adventure.

I will post pics when I can.

Movement is Always Good

We have a little bit of movement in Sara's adoption.  The agency emailed today.  The appointment at the Embassy on Monday went well.  It can take up to 5 business days to issue the Article 5 so we should have it mid-week next week.  When that is officially issued, the lawyer can go to social services in Colombia and we can officially be granted an "Encuentro" date.  (This is the date when I will meet Sara.)  When that happens, I can FINALLY book my ticket and hotel.  That will make things so much more final in my mind.

I got my FBI background clearances back on Tuesday.  It was a much less exciting step the second time around but still important.  I now have all the paperwork in place that I need to take with me when I travel.  I just need to get it all apostilled.

I'm planning to take a day off the first week of December to go downtown and get all the paperwork apostilled and get my visa from the Consulate downtown.  Then, it will just be a matter of enjoying the holidays and counting the days until I get to meet my little girl.

Nothing too exciting but I'll take little steps at this point.