Thursday, June 12, 2008

What's my baby doing now?

I added the Ethiopia time on my sidebar. Several times during the day I am wondering what my baby is doing. Ethiopia is 8 hours ahead of us so I know that when I wake up in the morning she is probably taking her afternoon nap. When we are having lunch I wonder if anyone is rocking her to sleep. When I lay down to sleep at night I pray that she slept well and is about to start a good day. For me the wait is very difficult now as I stare at her picture and have fallen completely in love with every part of her. Her chubby cheeks are begging me to kiss them, I can't wait to stare into those big brown eyes and I long to hold those little hands inside my own. In one month she will be in my arms, which is really a very short time, but daily I wish she was home with us already. We talk about how Ruby will fit into our family and how we will all take care of her and what we want to teach her and we pray for her every need. I went through childbirth 3 times and never was it this difficult. I really mean that. Waiting to travel across the world to hold my baby for the first time has been so hard for me. My heart aches to have her here with us. My arms long to hold her.

9 comments:

Dan, Misty & Ashar said...

Ug. I can only imagine how hard this wait is. Something so close but yet so out of your control. Praying for a smooth court date and for time to pass quickly for you!

Just Mom said...

I can't wait to see photos of her. In due time ... :-D

Tracy said...

Awwww...that was precious. I cannot wait for you to hold that baby in your arms. I am sure it is a difficult time and I hope that things run smoothly from here on out.

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Jen said...

Just by seeing her picture, no wonder you can't wait to get her. I can't imagine knowing you have a baby but have not met her, held her, or been able to kiss her. I am praying for strength for you and Robb. I know your heart and how you long to hold her and we all can't wait to meet her either! (((HUGS)))

Lori said...

OH Teresa that was beautiful.
I'm sure you all can't wait to see her in a month.
I'm sure it won't come soon enough.

Heidi Jo Comes said...

i know that it must be very difficult...but so has each step in this process. it has required patience from your family that is not conceivable to most. i pray that God's grace is enough in these final days.

Amanda said...

I can't even imagine what it must feel like to wait between seeing the precious face of your child and the actual court date. Then, the wait between court date and travel-ugh!

I am looking forward to seeing a happy post about the court date. :)

I'm sure she's being loved at this very moment and soon-she'll be at home with her family.

Coralyn said...

I am so excited for you! I can't wait to see a picture of you holding your precious Ruby!