So the waiting game has begun.  It looked like our daughter's case would be going to court in Ghana soon and then there were some unexpected delays.  This is typical of international adoption, and especially being a brand new program.

The hardest part is the waiting.  I keep trying to tell myself it is in God's hands.  I know it is, but the wait is still difficult.  It now feels like Arama is our daughter but, she is not here, she is missing from the family. That is what it felt like after we got Daniel's referral.  His presence was not here.

I know she is in very good hands, and that is comforting.

I have been extremely pleased with our adoption agency, Adoption Advocates International.  The Ghana coordinator, Anita, is a pleasure to work with.  She is always there to answer questions, and does so in a prompt manner.  She is kind and professional.  She is also what is making the long process more bearable.

Yesterday, I went to children's clothing resale.  I bought several outfits for Arama.  I love finding a good bargain.  My kids are well dressed, and the majority of their clothes are second hand.  It does not make sense to me to go to a store and pay high prices for brand new clothes, when we have many thrift stores and garage sales to buy nice, inexpensive clothes from.  This also teaches my children how to be smart shoppers.  Megan just loved a shirt that was from The Limitied Too, and I paid 75 cents for it!

We have set up Arama's bed and I bought a  Hello Kitty comforter to match her sister's.

So now I try to keep focused on my tasks at hand, and lift Arama up in prayer daily.