Yesterday was little D’s first birthday. I made a cake to celebrate although it was bittersweet, of course (the feelings, not the cake – it was devil’s food). We wish he was home with us. I’ve been feeling down in light of the delays in Ethiopia but I’m trying to keep my head up and remain optimistic.
Today was our court date – we have been rescheduled for June 9th.
When Chris and I sat down last night to light the birthday candle, we grabbed the camera to take pictures and then we thought it would be nice to get a picture of us AND the cake but without a go-go-gadget arm, this is difficult. At that exact moment (I’m not making this up), our doorbell rang. It was our next-door-neighbor who wanted to see if he could borrow a DVD. In exchange for snapping the above photo, we lent him a few movies and sent him home with some cake.
In other birthday gifts, our camera memory card arrived in the mail from Michele, loaded with 30 new pictures of little D. In my favorite one, he is looking quite seriously at the photo album Michele delivered for us, as if to ask “Are you sure this is them?” A wall cubby that I ordered for the nursery three months ago from Relics arrived (they have absolutely beautiful furniture). And, a big package arrived from my high school friend, Brandi, overflowing with donations to bring to the orphanages when we travel. A huge shout-out and thank you to Brandi, who adopted her son from Ethiopia and changed the course of our life too. Thank you, Brandi!
So, all in all, it was a pretty good day, considering the little boy we hope will soon be our son is halfway around the world without us. Don’t worry, baby, I made a wish for you.
7 responses so far ↓
Gretchen // June 3, 2008 at 1:49 pm |
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, envisioning you and Chris at the table celebrating D’s birthday. I know it must have been a difficult day for you, with him not being there and also with the current delays. But what great parents you guys are already! Someday when D is looking back through pictures and sees the two of you with a look of sadness in your eyes, celebrating his birthday with him thousands of miles away, he will know just how loved he was from the very beginning.
Jana // June 4, 2008 at 5:18 am |
Bittersweet,yes. But also, just really sweet.
Happy Birthday little guy!
Angie // June 4, 2008 at 1:15 pm |
Happy Bday, D!!!! Here’s hoping your parents will be celebrating with you very, very soon!
HANG IN THERE, my friend. I’m sure it is so difficult and I can’t wait for all of this to be a blur for you and D to be here in your arms.
Sid // June 9, 2008 at 12:16 am |
That photo. I want to move in nextdoor to you guys, drink tea and eat biscuits in your warm, loving house. Little D is going to be so lucky.
Joan // June 12, 2008 at 5:41 am |
What will the delays mean for you guys? When will you get to go pick up your little one? Happy first birthday Little D!! Im writing from Heathrow- on my way to Belguim.
Erica // June 13, 2008 at 8:51 pm |
Maybe you can have a belated party for him when he comes home? It’s a shame to think that you are celebrating his milestones here, when they are probably just another day at the orphanage for him. I certainly hope you hear something good soon!
Renee // July 15, 2008 at 1:00 pm |
Congratulations on passing court today. I haven’t had much of chance to get in the loop on all the newer blogs but this post really touched me. My husband and I had to celebrate our daughter’s 4th birthday while waiting for a court date- we also made a cake for her and celebrated. This year I cannot wait to celebrate her birthday!