Well, the food...the stress..finally got to my physically. I am a little down and out today with some stomach issues and overall body aches - yuck!! I thought at first it was the stress of when the Consejo would meet...I was really hoping it was today, but yet again, as the hours go by and we do not hear any news, we know it's not good.
We spent the day with our friends, Jason, Michele and Jonathan - went to lunch and did a little shopping - they are so supportive in this process and feeling our pain as they go through it themselves. It's a blessing to have another family to discuss details with and to vent to - Jason will be meeting with Mi Familia tomorrow morning, and I in the afternoon - our goal is to communicate, yet once more, what these delays are doing to our families. Now that we have been delayed so many times, we are in jeopardy of missing the first part of school and this is NOT something I am willing to do!! They say they are always considering the best interests of the adoptive child - how does missing the beginning of school, when she is already so far behind, benefit her? Frustrating to say the least...
Many stresses today but our day ended in a very positive note. We have been discussing as a family what we should change Martita's name to when the adoption is final. She gets a new passport, visa etc.. so this is our chance to make any changes we want. Tim and I have been discussing it for a long time. We want to be sure Martita keeps her identity but we really want to change her name to "Grace". We always describe Martita as our child from God and God's grace has been the center of this experience for us.
So we went through all the options...Martha (Martita is only used for small children) Grace Grimes.... Grace Martha Grimes. So I was talking to our girl today and told her that now that she is our daughter, she has two new names - Grace and Grimes. She practiced her full name a couple of times and was beaming. A few minutes later I asked her "what is your name?" and she replied "Gracie"!! She loves it and so do we!!!
So I would like to formally introduce you all to our girl, Gracie Martita Grimes!!
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I love it! Gracie Grimes! It has such a nice ring to it. She can practice writing it because you will be back before school starts. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful name--Gracie Martita Grimes! We are praying that adorable Gracie and her wonderful mom and sisters will be home before school starts. Stay strong--your wonderful husband will be there soon and you are more than half-way through the "NICA CHALLENGE" (I realize that's an understatement)!
ReplyDeleteDonna #2 (McKinnon)
I am in tears. What a perfect name for her. God's grace has been evident through this whole process. What a gift... and what a gift Gracie is to your family. We can;t wait to see her!!
ReplyDeleteHi honey!
ReplyDeleteBeen away for a little but love every bit of catching up. I love you so much, hang in there my love! I wish with all my heart that I would be able to come and spend sometime with you in Nica but those darn flights out of LA are so expensive. I just want to say that I LOVE Gracie's name!!! It is absolutely beautiful!!!! Kisses to all the girls, praying you all come home SOON!
XOXO