WE PASSED COURT!!!
I was up this morning at around 3am, feeding Scarlett, and decided to jump on my email. I knew T was having issues finding the internet in Ethiopia, but I thought I would try. I'm so glad I did! He emailed me that I'm a mama again. So blessed!
T said court took about 4 minutes, and then it was over. We passed court, which means Khalil is our forever son. It's so hard to believe, yet I've known it all along. I'm hoping T has some idea of our embassy date before he leaves Ethiopia.
And speaking of the embassy date, the decision has been made that I will be going to Ethiopia for the 2nd trip, and to attend our embassy appointment. I've never been so happy and so sad at the same time. I'm SO happy to meet Khalil and begin the bonding process. I'm SO happy to see Ethiopia and the orphanage Khalil has been living in. I feel a strong need to do these things. But I look at Scarlett and I'm SO sad to be leaving her. . . if only for a week. She knows me so well now. She's starting to smile at me and follow my voice where ever I am in a room. I just don't know how I'll leave her. Yet I know Khalil needs me too. This was the hardest decision I've ever had to make (And I'm sure there will be harder decisions to make in the future) yet I know this is what must happen. My gut has been telling me to go. . . my heart has been telling me to stay. I guess I'm following my gut. I know Scarlett will be well taken care of and loved while I'm gone. . . and I know it will only be for a few short days, and I know Khalil will benefit from me picking him up, and I know when we get home, we'll be the family of 4 that T and I have dreamed of. Then why do I feel so gutted inside? I just keep telling myself. . . it will be okay, it will be okay.
55 comments:
He is handsome! I am so excited for your family of 4!!!
congratulations!!! :D he's adorable!!
Congratulations!!! He is precious! I think you are doing the right thing by traveling. I can't imagine how hard it will be to leave Scarlett but I believe you will look back one day and be glad you took this trip to Ethiopia. I can't wait to see your first family picture with your 2 sweet treasures!
YAYAY!!!! Huge Praises! He's so handsome!!:)
Congratulations! What a precious baby boy! I really think you will be happy with the decision that you made in the long run. I don't think you'll ever regret traveling to pick up your son and I am sure it will help you bond with him before you return home. Can't wait to find out when you get to bring him home! Also, not sure if you can post the info. or not, but I'd love to know what agency you are using. The agency we were planning to use does not allow you to adopt concurrently or to adopt if you are pregnant.
That is SO wonderful! I am so excited for you! My husband's cousin is in Ethiopia right now for their second court date, they are adopting two sisters, ages 2 and 4. What a beautiful little boy you have :)
I LOVE HIM!!! A MILLION CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! I'm just so happy for you!!! I'm glad you're going to be making the trip-- I know it will be so difficult, but it will mean so much to you and Khalil in the future!!!
Oh my goodness!!! He is so cute! Congratulations, this is so exciting!!
Congratulations! He's beautiful. I'm also with Dove and I'm very happy for your family!
He's so handsome. Congratulations mom!
Huge hugs and congratulations to your family of four! You have been blessed with two beautiful children. They are both adorable.
Congratulations on your decision to go to Ethiopia to get Khalil. I know you say you are following your gut, but I'm pretty sure your following your heart too.
Khalil is a beautiful little boy. And a very lucky little boy to be chosen for a family such as yours.
Deanna
He is beautiful. Congratulations!
Oh Leah! Khalil is gorgeous! Those little lips and that sweet face :) I'm crying, tears of JOY of course!
You asked, why do I feel so guilty? Because you are a Mother, a mama who has waited a very long time for her babies. You feel torn...but you will look back and be glad that you could tell Khalil "his" story, the story of you bringing him home.
Just let yourself feel these emotions, as they are normal. Thank you for sharing your sweet boy's angelic face with us.
Much Love as you persevere on to becoming a forever family.
xxxxx
andrea
Oh, he's BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm so happy for you guys...
Congratulations Leah! He is adorable and I'm so happy to hear that Khalil's forever family is with you, T and Scarlett! I was secretly hoping you would decide to go to Ethiopia to bring your new son home and to see where he has lived the last several months. Also for you to have a little bit of alone time to bond with him before he comes to his forever home and meets his little sister. This is so exciting and I'm thrilled for you, T, Khalil, Scarlett and your family!!!!!
HUGE Congrats, Leah!!!! He is such a cutie pie!!! I'm so glad you decided to go to Ethiopia! I think it will be a really special moment for you, Taher and Khalil!! So happy for your family!
I'm in tears over here, Leah. :) He is BEAUTIFUL, just stunning, girl. I'm happy to hear that court was a success, and I am filled with pure admiration for the difficult decision that you made. From the outside (and for what it's worth), it seems like a really good choice to me, one I know will fill your heart to bursting (in good ways and sad ways), but one I don't think you'll regret for a minute. I am so, so happy for your family of FOUR!
He is adorable!!! Congrats!!
Oh Leah, he is beautiful!!! You are doing the right thing. Go get your son!!!! Scarlett will be perfectly fine and things will pick up where you left off with her..... and she will have a new brother! I am so happy for you!
Congratulations! What a handsome boy. For what its worth, I think you will never regret your decision to go to Ethiopia.
Congratulations! He is adorable! I'm glad you've decided to go to Ethiopia. It will be hard leaving Scarlett for that time, but this is a HUGE deal and I know if it was me, I think down the road, I'd regret not going.
congrats again!
YAY! Congrats! He is beautiful!
He is beautiful! Congratulations!!!
You have an amazing family!
He is so cute!! I am happy that thing went as planned. I know you will miss your little girl while you get to bring him home. Maybe you can tape yourself reading some stories or something so she can still hear your voice.
Oh Leah, he's adorable!! Congrats, this is so exciting! I think it's neat you are going to Ethiopia, and I think it will be much harder for you than for Scarlett!
leah he is SO HANDSOME! i know you're one proud mama!!!! congratulations!
I was so excited to see your news and to see a picture of your gorgeous boy! Congratulations!
I'm sure it was a hard decision to make but I think it is wonderful that you are able to go. I know it will be hard to be away from your little boy but it will be amazing for you to be there to see where he was and to start that bonding process. I'm so happy for you :)
He is precious!! I am so excited for you and T!! Congrats on being a mama again!
I know you're making the right decision! I know it will be hard but it won't be long until you FOUR are together!!
Congrats again!
Wow! What a cutie! Congrats! I think you'll be happy with your decision to go even though it will be hard to leave Scarlett. Thinking of you!
Congratulations!!! He is perfect!
I'm so glad you're going to Ethiopia... I don't think you will ever regret it!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
OMG OMG OMG!!!
I have been dying to see his photo, and he's even cuter than I could have imagined!
I am SO happy! I don't know you at all, and I am SO FREAKING HAPPY!
I can't wait for Khalil to settle in and him and Scarlett to start growing up together...and all the blogs about them bickering, and playing together, and doing all the normal things siblings do!
SO FREAKING AWESOME!
congrats congrats congrats!!!! that is so awesome! I am so excited for ALL of you!
Congratulations! Khalil is adorable! I also think that is a wonderful decision that you decided to go to Ethopia to bring him home. Scarlett will be loved and cared for while you are gone. Best wishes to you and T. Heather
Congratz! Your son is adorable.
It will be a wonderful bonding experience for you to go on the next trip. Would T stay home or will you both travel?
What a beautiful baby boy! I pray for a quick (second) court date so you can bring him HOME. Congrats you, Taher and baby Scarlett.
-Laurie Fabricius
Congratulations Leah & Taher!
What a precious, precious baby boy. YOUR baby boy. Can you believe it??? Yay!
And I think it is important for you to be there when you bring Khalil home. While this is just my opinion, I believe that day will be just as special as the day you gave birth to baby Scarlett. You'll want to be part of every single detail. And then you'll be able tell both your kids all about the day you first met them :)
Adorable. Congrats to the family of four!
Oh Leah! He is beautiful!!! Congrats!
He is beautiful! Congratulations!!! I am so happy to hear that you will be traveling to Ethiopia. I know it will be hard to leave your sweet baby girl behind but it will be so special to bring Khalil home together! I'm so happy and excited for your family.
Congratulations!!! He looks very cute. My best wishes that everything goes well with the travel and everything else!
Rejoicing with you on the finalization of the adoption of your absolutely beautiful handsome son! Can't wait to see the pics of all four of you together, the way it is meant to be!!!
He is very handsome.. looks like he's going to be very curious , How fun!
Congratulations. =)
Leah that is Amazing!!!!! Congrats on your new twice mommied status!! Kahlil is an absolute doll!! I'm praying for your travel and T's travel and smooth transition to a family of 4! How amazing! God is good!!! Sending you so much love!
So gorgeous! Congrats :)
He is so handsome. Congrats. Tears of joy for you all. Family of 4. Such a nice sound. I know I didn't speak up but I am soooo happy your going. A week away from you, she won't even remember. Pictures of Mama getting to meet her boy, you will have forever. so important.
Congratulations. So happy for you. We are a fellow Dove family waiting for a court date. We have been anxiously watching your blog for tidbits about your hubby's trip and all that happened at court. Hurray for 4 minute court times! Praying for a quick Embassy appointment for you.
Great blog. You are very gifted in writing out your thoughts. Thanks for your honesty and grit.
Blessings,
susan burkhalter
Congrats! He is so good lookin'!
Yahoo! Thrilled for you to hear all this good news!
So happy for you Leah! I'm excited for your whole family! What a huge blessing!!
We had a great time with T in Addis and we are all praying for quick Embassy dates. I hope that we have Embassy together so we can meet you.
Just found you guys on Ethiopian Adoption Blogs :)
Congrats!!
youngfamilyadoption.blogspot.com
YAY! Congrats! I am just so excited for you!
Congratulations, mama of two! I'm so happy and excited for all four of you.
Glad to hear you're making the trip to Ethiopia. It will be hard to leave Scarlett (I can only imagine), but it will be such an important experience for you and Khalil.
PS I read this on my phone the other day but wanted to see the photo up close, and I guess you have taken it down? I suppose I will just have to wait until you're all home together!
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