We continue to wait. The agency has told us that all the clearances that Julian needs to come to the United States may take up to 4 months. Wow, 3 years ago we started this journey and now we are near the end. We will soon be a family.
I knew this was gonna be the wait that would feel the longest. I tried to prepare myself, but how could you prepare for something like this? I try to keep sane by focusing on the things that need to be done. Preparations need to be made. The room needs to be painted and wainscotting needs to be built and installed. Preparations need to be made. I naturally focus on things that I have control over. Government approval and red tape, I have no control over. So I try and not focus on it. Baby monitors need to be installed and shelves need to be hanged. That I can control.
On a positive note, we did receive an update on Julian from SWS, which stated that he is doing well with his foster family. That was nice to know he is well taken care of in the meantime. We are putting together a package to be sent to Julian’s foster family consisting of a blanket, disposable cameras and some pictures of us for him to see.