Today, October 18, is Bedeline’s first birthday. Of course we had hoped that we’d be celebrating this big event together, but alas, that’s doesn’t seem to be part of the plan. There’s still no word from the lawyer who had said she’d go check on the paperwork last week. We’re not sure if that means that she hasn’t gone at all, has gone and has nothing to report, or just hasn’t contacted Marialyn with an update. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear.
Last weekend we went to Wisconsin and babysat a 2-year-old girl so that her parents (long time friends of ours) could go to a Baptism out of state. It was an interesting glimpse into what our world is going to become when Bedeline does arrive. A very good practice run!
We now have another Haitian child that we’re invested in. We signed up last week to sponsor a child through Sean’s job (Friends of the Orphans) and of course, we had to choose Haiti! Herby is 12-years-old and as soon as the paperwork goes through we get to start writing letters back and forth. We hope to meet him and see the orphan home and hospital that Friends of the Orphans sponsors when we go to pick up Bedeline. Sean’s boss has also asked us to think about leading a trip to Haiti next year! Amazing to think that a little more than seven months ago Haiti was the farthest thing from our minds. It just goes to show that we never know which way our life will go.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
healthy girl
Hello friends! We heard last night that Bedeline is once again healthy and happy (insert huge sigh of relief here). She is reported to have lost some weight during her illness and we're again grateful for the extra pounds that she had going into it, though we're having a really hard time imagining her without all those rolls!
We also heard that the lawyer is planning to go to the agency where our paperwork is next week to check on it, since she thinks it should be finished there SOON! Strange, after all this waiting, to hear the word "soon", though we are only allowing ourselves to be cautiously optimistic, not full out excited...yet. Once we get the word that it's out of the this 2nd agency, I believe it goes to round 3 for a few weeks and then has 22 days of translation. We're still clinging to "end of November, beginning of December", but really just praying she'll be here for Christmas. Either way, girl's going to need a whole bunch of warm clothes. She's not going to know what hit her with this Minnesota weather!
In all other aspects of our lives, we Breiningers are doing really well! Sean absolutely loves his new job with Friends of the Orphans and I've begun volunteering there as well. It's such an inspirational organization and we're so grateful to be a part of it.
My job is also going very well. I was recently promoted and am now a mentor coach to four new coaches that we just hired. I continue to do the Literacy Coaching that I have been, but coach and mentor the new folks in addition. The project that I work for is a huge success and it's rewarding to go to work each day to see the difference that's being made.
Last weekend I flew to Michigan to spend 3 days with my favorite baby boy, my nephew Owen. I had only seen him once since his birth in March and it would kill me to see new photos showing how quickly he was growing. I had a wonderful time spending the weekend on the carpet with him, trying to coax him into crawling and getting him to giggle. I look forward to the day when cousins Owen and Bedeline can play together!
Our mantra this week has been "It's October!". An obvious fact, but one that means to us that we're that much closer to November and December, and that, perhaps, good news will be coming to us soon. Keep praying for and watching the blog for good news!
We also heard that the lawyer is planning to go to the agency where our paperwork is next week to check on it, since she thinks it should be finished there SOON! Strange, after all this waiting, to hear the word "soon", though we are only allowing ourselves to be cautiously optimistic, not full out excited...yet. Once we get the word that it's out of the this 2nd agency, I believe it goes to round 3 for a few weeks and then has 22 days of translation. We're still clinging to "end of November, beginning of December", but really just praying she'll be here for Christmas. Either way, girl's going to need a whole bunch of warm clothes. She's not going to know what hit her with this Minnesota weather!
In all other aspects of our lives, we Breiningers are doing really well! Sean absolutely loves his new job with Friends of the Orphans and I've begun volunteering there as well. It's such an inspirational organization and we're so grateful to be a part of it.
My job is also going very well. I was recently promoted and am now a mentor coach to four new coaches that we just hired. I continue to do the Literacy Coaching that I have been, but coach and mentor the new folks in addition. The project that I work for is a huge success and it's rewarding to go to work each day to see the difference that's being made.
Last weekend I flew to Michigan to spend 3 days with my favorite baby boy, my nephew Owen. I had only seen him once since his birth in March and it would kill me to see new photos showing how quickly he was growing. I had a wonderful time spending the weekend on the carpet with him, trying to coax him into crawling and getting him to giggle. I look forward to the day when cousins Owen and Bedeline can play together!
Our mantra this week has been "It's October!". An obvious fact, but one that means to us that we're that much closer to November and December, and that, perhaps, good news will be coming to us soon. Keep praying for and watching the blog for good news!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
health update
We heard yesterday that Bedeline's stomach issues have completely gone away, but that now she has a bladdar infection and screams and cries when urinating. :( She has seen a specialist and is on medication. We're grateful that there are specialists to be seen and hope and pray that this will be her last illness in Haiti.
In the meantime we finally took the leap of faith and hung the Haitian animal art that we bought in Port-au-Prince in her room, along with the butterfly mobile that we found a while back.
We were at a birthday party last night where, as usual, we were asked for updates a million times. Each time we said, "End of November or beginning of December" we heard, "That's right around the corner!" It's so nice that November is finally right around the corner, though we're preparing ourselves for it taking longer, just in case.
I'm home with a cold and am trying to put things into perspective that if that little girl can go through all that she has in the past few weeks, I can stand a few sniffles! I hope that each of you are healthy and happy!
In the meantime we finally took the leap of faith and hung the Haitian animal art that we bought in Port-au-Prince in her room, along with the butterfly mobile that we found a while back.
We were at a birthday party last night where, as usual, we were asked for updates a million times. Each time we said, "End of November or beginning of December" we heard, "That's right around the corner!" It's so nice that November is finally right around the corner, though we're preparing ourselves for it taking longer, just in case.
I'm home with a cold and am trying to put things into perspective that if that little girl can go through all that she has in the past few weeks, I can stand a few sniffles! I hope that each of you are healthy and happy!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
good news!
I heard this afternoon that Bedeline is on the mend! She stopped vomiting and has started eating and drinking a bit. We are so thankful and relieved, having spent the morning brainstorming about how to make her better. Everything from somehow telling them the homemade Pedialyte recipe to calling the local hospital. Fortunately we didn't have to go to those extremes and we're hoping for continued positive reports.
This experience has made us so very grateful for our medical system that we take for granted. We can't wait to get her here so that she can have access to the medical help that she may need.
Many of you have been so helpful and supportive in these past weeks of worrying and we are very grateful. We are blessed to have such a support system! How about a new picture to celebrate good health???
This experience has made us so very grateful for our medical system that we take for granted. We can't wait to get her here so that she can have access to the medical help that she may need.
Many of you have been so helpful and supportive in these past weeks of worrying and we are very grateful. We are blessed to have such a support system! How about a new picture to celebrate good health???
Monday, September 17, 2007
medical update
We heard from Marialyn last night that Bedeline had been so sick for a few days that she wasn't even urinating. She is urinating again, but is still quite ill. They continue to take her to the Doctor. That's about all we know. We'll continue to post updates as we get them. Thanks for the prayers for her health and our ever growing ulcers.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Updates
Hi friends,
We found out last night that Bedeline has been sick for about a week with fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. She's been to the Dr. a number of times and has tried 3 different medicines. We're eagerly awaiting updates on her condition. A Dr. friend told me tonight that her size will be favorable in this case. I knew there was a reason for those thunder thighs aside from the cute factor!
We also found out that a friend who is also in the process of adopting from Haiti heard that his paperwork is finished at the dreaded second stage that we're currently in. His was there for 4.5 mos. If that's the trend, we'll be out of that stage in mid-October. After that comes stage three, which I think may only be a few weeks. After THAT is another stage that lasts 22 days, in which everything is translated. The lawyer is now estimating late Nov. or early December. Perhaps in time for my Dec 2 birthday, or Christmas?
Please continue to pray for not only the "paperwork people" as I like to call them, but also for the health of Bedeline. We'll keep you posted.
We found out last night that Bedeline has been sick for about a week with fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. She's been to the Dr. a number of times and has tried 3 different medicines. We're eagerly awaiting updates on her condition. A Dr. friend told me tonight that her size will be favorable in this case. I knew there was a reason for those thunder thighs aside from the cute factor!
We also found out that a friend who is also in the process of adopting from Haiti heard that his paperwork is finished at the dreaded second stage that we're currently in. His was there for 4.5 mos. If that's the trend, we'll be out of that stage in mid-October. After that comes stage three, which I think may only be a few weeks. After THAT is another stage that lasts 22 days, in which everything is translated. The lawyer is now estimating late Nov. or early December. Perhaps in time for my Dec 2 birthday, or Christmas?
Please continue to pray for not only the "paperwork people" as I like to call them, but also for the health of Bedeline. We'll keep you posted.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
New Pictures!
As I'm sure you've noticed, we have new pictures! Marialyn just got home from Haiti yesterday and spent her first morning home downloading pictures to send to us (thank you Marialyn!!!). There were dozens of pics in all, but we chose the best 3 to share here with all of you. We're thrilled to see that she's looking healthy, well-fed :), and is developmentally right on track. Now if only we could get her here!
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