Expect the Unexpected!

Sitting at my desk, working quietly on this and that, when suddenly the phone rings.  Not just any ring tone, but the ring tone I chose specifically for our agency.  In truth I've never heard it before.  The last time they called, they used an unknown number (which is why I didn't answer at the time) and so I've never really had the chance to hear this melody...until now.

I answered frantically and the first thing she said was, "I'm SO glad you answered the phone!"  That was a good start to the conversation!  She explained that our birth mother had met with the couple she initially had an interest in, and for many reasons, it has not worked out.  They've not treated her very well and they've been very slow to communicate - if they communicate at all.  This of course baffles me.  You're on a waiting list to adopt so you can...call me crazy...adopt!  If the birth mother isn't the right choice for you, or her situation seems unfavorable, just be upfront and tell her so.  I don't think it's fair to string her along that way.

In any event, their choice has led to our opportunity!  Now our birth mother is ready to meet with us THIS week, and I am beside myself.  I almost couldn't process the phone call.  It seems surreal!  I know this was the original plan, but in all honesty, after the other couple I kind of let the idea go.  I assumed she would choose them and I felt ok with that because I knew it would be what she thought was best.  I think our faith in her has been a blessing in many ways.

Tomorrow is her next ultrasound which will definitively determine the sex.  (We thought for sure it was a girl, but they said it may not be after all!)  She had originally invited the other couple to come and they said no.  I don't know why.  But our agency said they wished we had the opportunity to go with her, if we'd already met her.  I do too.  Still, we are thrilled.  I wonder if I will sleep until the day we meet?  This feels like Christmas times a million.

Still praying!