This was a very emotional and difficult week. With everyday bringing news of delays and how the M Of Education was giving T and V a hard time, not fixing their errors on the LOI.
L tried all her contacts from Russia to Kaz, to try and get them to fix what they themselves had messed up but then Wednesday was closed to the public. So, eventually we heard that they did sign off on a table on Thursday and V took it to the MEA, who would hopefully sign it and update it on the system. The consul here in Ottawa was being very kind and helpful and answering Liana's calls and keeping her updated too. However, it is still not updated on their system, I believe we have a new LOI no. but they have not changed the LOI dates which is ridiculous, knowing that we would have lost at least half the time mentioned on the letter because of their own fault.
I don't know who they are answerable to, if anyone, and how is it that there are no checks on the paperwork they do, when they do it finally.
Support from all other families who have been through this has been amazing and their tips and suggestions to take this time to do things as a couple, hang in there etc have been helpful. Esp when they share their own stories about all the things that went wrong in their own processes but that finally it was all worth it. This is definitely a lot more difficult than just the physical pain of having a child biologically. The many disappointments, the fears of the unknown, things you cant control that stop you from meeting your child knowing who your child is and that the 'delivery date' has long come and gone... this journey takes a toll on the mind and body-since Im a stress eater.
Wednesday I decided to take Dee out on a nice date at the amazing Le Nordik Spa in Chelsea (Quebec). The Swedish saunas, aromatic saunas, massages, floating salt water pool like the dead sea, hot stone beds, waterfalls and warm pools ending the night with a fabulous 4 course fine dine meal at their restaurant was just what we needed. Of course it cost as much as an all expense trip for 1 to Mexico or Cuba but it was totally worth it and we can at least claim the massages thru our insurance.
Its Friday now and Im in extreme pain for some strange reason over the past 24 hrs. Im sure the stress is taking its toll but the shoulder blade/back pain has been crippling. There is also an ice storm (its supposed to be Spring for crying out loud!) which is quite depressing. But, it will get warmer from tomorrow and we will be going to the Cottage & backyard show to get some ideas for our backyard/front interlocking landscaping.
Heard that our son was ill last week and had the flu. So the baby house is in Quarantine, hopefully he is stronger now and this helped build his immune system, for there are so many changes in his life that are going to happen, esp in the next few months. Stay strong little one, you are a brave little boy and God's gift to us. We are trying everything in our power to meet you soon and bring you home.
We have only seen a picture of you and have loved you since that day, our love for you only growing stronger. Be strong, my little boy, be strong.
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