Waiting

Four weeks ago today we received the call about Cameron. At this point, we are waiting to receive approval from Immigration. I have filled out the immigrant visa paperwork (DS230), written the email (well, just the draft) to the US embassy in Colombia and found out the information regarding Clinton's visa to go to Colombia. I believe I have done all I can do at this point. Our son's nursery is still missing the crib but hopefully we will get that assembled soon. We have stayed busy during this loooong wait. The best medicine for me is running in the mornings and spending time with the horses...I feel better when I am around them...works every time! Here is a picture of them. I have a feeling it will be difficult to spend as much time with them when the baby comes so I am trying to get it all in before we travel.

This is Calico, my 11 year old Tennuvian mare. A very spoiled and silly horse whom I adore. I have known her since she was born in 2000 and have had the privilege of calling her my own for the past 2 years. Below is Quiqui, my 9 year old boy. He is probably the smartest and laziest horse I know. I have had him for 3 years and trust him always.

Cameron's Box

We sent Cameron a few things today. My American mother, Cathy, embroidered his name on a little blanket and cuddle bear. It looked amazing. We also included a recordable (Hallmark) book "All The Ways I Love You" but read in Spanish. This was the idea of a new friend, Nancy, who is in the same process as we are and who I hope will have one...or maybe two...wonderful babies soon. In addition, we added a teddy bear (also from Hallmark) with a lullaby "Rock-a-bye Baby" recorded by Clinton. We also included three onesies, two outfits and five pairs of socks in the largest flat rate box we could find at the post office. We hope he gets these items in 6 to 10 days. I was disappointed to find out my family cannot visit Cameron and that we may not get any updates on his weight or new pictures. We were advised not to contact the Colombian representative since she has several families at the moment who are picking up their children. Our turn will come soon.

Cameron Phillip

We have a baby!!!

Well, it has been a little over 9 months since I have posted. Nothing really exciting had happened until August 3rd, when we finally received "THE CALL" from our adoption agency. I can not begin to describe the excitement we both felt when we were told we had a referral for a 3 month old baby boy...We will name in Cameron. He was born May 6th in Bogota, healthy and thriving. Things have been a bit crazy since then. First the acceptance paperwork which I scanned, faxed and mailed...For good measure. Then, filing the I800 form to immigration. Waiting for their approval so we can move forward with the DS230, Clinton's visa and Article 5 letter. The wait is hard!!! Meanwhile, we have been working on the nursery...More fun than I imagined. I will post pictures soon. My life has always been great but this...This is an absolutely amazing experience. We cannot believe it is finally our turn to be parents...