Patience is a Virtue

I have written consistently on what it is like to wait. This, unfortunately, isn't like waiting in line at the grocery store where the end is actually in sight. Although I can scarcely see the light at the end of the tunnel, it is there and I have to have faith that it will get brighter and brighter as time passes. But, what to do with all of this time? I decided to call Holt this past Monday to see where Emme is in obtaining her EP (emigration permit). Lisa tells me that my wait could still be a long one...they have just started with the children whose acceptance papers were submitted in March. We didn't submit until the middle of April. Sigh. I then contacted immigration to see where in tarnation my I-600 is hiding. She was actually nice enough to get it done that day. So, that should be in my hot little hands next week. Not to mention that I thought I only had to wait a week and half to two weeks to get that and it has been over a month. Sigh again. The good news is that most of the paperwork on our end is done, at least for now. Although, the nerd in me wants more busywork to do. I know, very sad.
I sent over our first care package on Monday also. It took about one week for me to compile all the things I wanted to send over. Thanks to a great new friend that I met in our Parents in Process meeting (thanks Heather), I was able to send over some neat stuff. I purchased a recordable book with Daddy, Mommy and Owen reading it, a Sesame Street book with little CDs, little snacks, a dolly holding a soft blankie, three or four onesies, chocolate for the foster family, a toy camera, disposable cameras and a few other small things. I actually got to wrap some of the gifts in princess paper. Weird. The only paper around here is monster trucks, Spiderman or Mario. This will taking a little getting used to, but I am up to the task! Emmeline's birthday is on the 23rd, so I am hoping it makes it there in time.
I have also been purchasing things for Emme's room. I have decided on a pink and green (although mainly pink of course) motif. When Troy takes the boys to the races in a couple of weeks, I have to get some work done in there. Drew is going into Tate's room with him and I think they are going to love bunking together. Drew is not too thrilled about being alone in his room now, so the timing should be good. Hopefully, all goes well.
On that note, that is all the news for now. I am hoping for nothing but good news and eagerly anticipate that travel call!