Thursday, December 6, 2007

the wait continues.............

Unfortunately there were some paperwork issues and the court proceedings did not go as planned. A new court date has been set, December 14th and the tentative travel dates are January 8th-14th. I am extremely disappointed but knew this was a strong possibility from everything I have been reading on the blogs and message boards so I was prepared. I have been assured that everything is prepared properly. There seems to be some problems with new MOWA (Ministry of Orpahns and Woman's Affairs, I think)workers.

The weather here on Maui is terrible so if you try to call and don't get through we're fine but the phone reception and electricity is off and on. Schools are even closed. The weather matches my mood.

Now I must go and rearrange my travel plans. Thank you all for your continued love and support. Please keep Tsebay and Kozette's birth mom in your prayers as I'm sure this is a very difficult time for her. She is a very strong woman who really wants her girls to be together. As always please pray for my little Kozette. Please pray that she is safe, happy and healthy during this wait.

20 comments:

Amy B. said...

I am so sorry. I was so hoping that everyone would get through today without any problems. I know that you must be so disappointed. I will be thinking of you during this next wait...Amy

Jocelyn said...

I am sorry that things didn't go well today. I know your beautiful girls will be together soon.

Mamato2 said...

I am so sorry, Maria. But you WILL be together. You will. xo

jennifer said...

Sorry to hear that you didn't make it through court today either. We have the same new travel dates as you...so it is nice to know we will meet in Ethiopia!

Chick said...

Hi Maria:
I am so sorry the wait has been extended for you. I was getting very nervous when I didn't hear from your Mom today. Maria you have done everything you could possibly do. Just know this Beautiful Baby Girl will be here soon and she has no idea of the wonderful life she is going to be welcomed into. When I think of her she is always "Kozie" in my heart. She has a look about her that is so special. I will keep you, Tsebay and especially Kozit in my prayers and hope that the time flies by. Can't wait to see you and Tsebay when you come into town.
I love you and am so proud of you for all you are doing for "your girls". They will be together very soon.
Love, Chick

LISA said...

Wishing you a speedy wait.

Anonymous said...

Hello, I just discovered your blog. I am sorry to hear about your court date. Just know that the perfect Family Day is being prepared for you and your new little girl. My husband and I am in the process of adopting from Ethiopia and we wish to adopt two children. I look forward to reading more about your experiences with two! Hopefully we can all coach each other through it!
iesha (blog.awake2day.com)

Renee said...

I'm right there with you- MISERABLE! I just hate having no control and being so disappointed! :( Renee

Tasha Kent said...

Hang in there. My favorite expression of all time is 'jump first and then pray for wings..'

Your wings are coming!

Jennifer said...

Maria -
I'm so sorry that you didn't make it through court today. I know how your heart aches to hold Kozette. The three of you will be togeter soon but I know not soon enough for your mother's heart.

Jennifer
www.ethiopiamama.vox.com

Drew Carey Show said...

We are so disappointed for you that court didn't go through today. These delays and the out of control feeling can be so agonizing, and we know how eager you are go get Kozette home and in the safety of your arms. I am touched by how your tender heart is embracing the girls' birth mom as she also must endure the wait. How lucky these girls are to have such incredible love from both of you in their lives! What a rich heritage. Although you are already a family, we look forward to celebrating you being official and can't wait to see the girls together! What a way to kick off '08!

Jennifer said...

Your girls are so lucky you found them! We hope the extra wait will pass speedily and you will all be together soon! Thinking of you all daily.

Crazy Thorne's said...

Keep having faith. I left the islands just in time to miss the incredible storms. We will have to hook up when I return. Blessings to you and your girls Pam

Momma said...

This is the week, Re!

I need my babies home -- that's all of you -- Maria, Tsebay & Kozette -- Shelby we'll have to figure that one out! Prayers all week! Love you ~~ Momma

Anonymous said...

You all hang in! Life never goes as planned. love A.Rose

Renee said...

Maria- any word on new travel dates? If all gooes well or even if it doesn't go well- :) we are leaving on 12/24 and returning 1/8. We hope to see you there!

Handlyrics said...

Sorry. This is your week.

Chevella

jennifer said...

Praying hard for you that all goes well in court tomorrow!

Momma said...

Re ~~

In a matter of hours ~~ our family will have one more sweet little girl ~ our Kozette is so close.

Sleep well.

Lovin ya
Momma

The Journey said...

Looking forward to hearing news of a successful court date today!