Good news

It's been a while since I had a moment like I did earlier today...

It's a mixture of 2 feelings summed up easiest like this:
A. elation & excitement
B. I just woke up and completely forgot about 1000 major assignments due today (and I haven't started any)

It's simple to connect where these are coming from:
A. We just received news that adoptions can continue in the country we had planned for (& have had our documentation submitted for the past 6 months)
B. Our house is soooo far behind where we need to be.

Because of the reality that this particular adoption program is based on what the child's needs are & THEIR best interests (we're not a number waiting in line for 'our turn'), we could get a child referral in 3 years or 3 months.  Since we felt led to adopt an older child who may have some medical needs, it is possible that a referral could come sooner than later.  The fact that a referral is even an option adds a whole new stress dynamic.  It also adds a whole new element of anticipation & energy.   It's REALLY good, but the not knowing (and only having 2-4 weeks from referral to travel) increases the pressure a little!

In other good news, I found out that I passed my framing inspection for the entire house (including basement).  Now to fix a couple of small things & get into electrical, insulation & vapor barrier - after I finish siding!  The soffit, fascia & eavestrough go on in just over a week.  Hopefully the furnace & water heater go in this month too.

It's been quite a day so far!

I.B.