Just an update on what's happening around here, after the great MSU victory over U of M. Brian's mother had her whole ankle reconstructed about 10 days ago--she's basically been walking around on a broken ankle for THIRTY years. Literally. She fell and broke it when my sister in law Jaimie was about a month or two old, and its never been taken care of properly. So, we've been trying to keep up with what's going on there, and being available if they need anything. I think she's already starting to feel a bit better, as she's been on her email quite a bit.
My work starts up again in earnest on Tuesday. I'll be working probably 4 days a week or so through Thanksgiving. With what an adoption costs, money is good, but I will be smoking busy! So, on days off and on weekends, we will be really busy with paperwork and educational classes. I'm actually sort of looking forward to the classes, most of you who know me well know that I've always loved school. So that'll be fun, I think. It's basically on line stuff, and one seminar on attachment that Brian wants to attend. We have 7 different units, for a minimum of 12 hours of classwork we have to do to meet the requirements. It shouldn't be a problem, its just a matter of sitting down and doing it! Hmmmm, maybe EVERYBODY that's wanting a baby or that is pregnant should have to take some damn parenting classes...
I also just want to say how lucky I feel that we have family and friends that are being so supportive of our decision to adopt. We truly have come to feel as though this is the route we're supposed to take to become parents. We will be saving two little lives in the process. To get back to the wonderful support we're getting, I'll sign off this blog entry with something Candace sent me recently. I hope its okay with her I'm posting it here. She sent me this picture with the caption of:
"Hi Miss Heather & Mr. Brian! I'm ready for my Russian friends to join me in my new ride!"
3 comments:
That is an awesome photo and note, Candace!
Since you've been ruing the fact that you are not in school anymore, Heather, I find it ironic that funny and great that you are actually "getting to go to school." :)
If you tell me the Russian word for hello, I will teach it to Olivia. I mean, she's open to any word except for Mama, so it'll probably be quite easy. Unless it sounds like Mama.
Heather I'm so glad you're adopting! YAY!! I hope to do so one day myself. :) And April...when I was in Ukraine they told the Russian word for Hello was "Priviette!" :)
--Heather Proctor
Ladies:
I will be attempting to learn some Russian while we are waiting. Right now, I'm too busy with other classes and paperwork! I'll get back to you then! But Heather, Priviette sounds familiar!
Heather N.
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