Nicholas meeting Daddy for the first time...

August 23, 2008

Today was another memorable day. The taxi picked us up and we were off to Semillas. We said Hola to the guard and I showed Chris and Kathy where to go. Chris walked in and I intoduced Chris to the nannies as Poppy. They were so glad to meet us both finally. I am so appreciative of the nannies Nichoals had. They love the children. You can see that.

Chris walked down the stairs and the nannies handed him to his daddy. Once again I had tears of joy running down my face. Chris was grinning from ear to ear. He just laid his head on his shoulder. I honestly believe Nicholas knew who was holding him. They bonded very quickly.

Chris fed him his lunch and we played. We played in the grass and played ball. Chris is the BEST father ever. Chris will have Nicholas on the golf course as soon as he starts walking. Nicholas is doin great adjusting to us and we owe it all to GOD....

It was also a memorable moment that Kathy met Nicholas. He bonded to her well. Nicholas is a very lovable and full of life boy. Kathy and Nicholas liked to play with the vines around the porch. Of course grandma feed him his snacks. He loved the strawberry snacks. Grandma was very happy to finally meet her grandson. THey enjoyed each other so much. Once again it brought tears to my eyes. Once again all this is in GOD's honor.

Meeting our son for the first time

August 18, 2008

This is the day I have been waiting for. The taxi picked me up at 8:45am. We drove to Semillas. I was accompanied by 3 close friends that I have met during this process. They were so sweet by taping and taking pictures of each step of the process.

We knocked on the gate and a guard let us in. I went straight to his room and there he sat on the table. The nannies were dressing him. I walked in with tears of joy streaming down my face. I held my arms out and he came right to me. It was the best feeling. To hold him in my arms was such a blessing and I owe it all to GOD. He made this happen for us.

Nicholas and I walked outside and I began to bond. We looked into each others eyes and that was the start of our life together.

As the day went on he began to cling to me. Of course I loved it. My friends who had visited before could already see a huge improvement in Nicholas. He began to smile and play with their boys. We call them the "TRIPLETS" . I love this little boy more than he will ever know.

The day has finally come!!!!!!

I woke up this morning to Nicholas's update. The pictures were full of personality. I cannot wait to meet our son. We have waited for this beautiful day for along time. I am flying to Houston to meet Dotty. She has been a great friend thur this process. Us mommies are on a mission.

I cannot wait to hold Nicholas. I am goin to do all I can to bring him on home VERY soon. In the medical report he loves to play ball. His daddy has sent him a soccer ball to play with. I cannot wait for Chris to see Nicholas play sports. I better get ready..Nicholas here I come.

We love you son!!!!!!!!

10 more days!!!!!

I am very happy to say we finally get to hold and meet our son. We have known him since he was 3 months old and now he is 15 months old. Its time.

The court date has not been set yet. I pray and hope while I am there living in Antigua we will have our Embassy appt. Chris will then fly down to meet us for that special moment. I am so looking foward to seeing him in action. All these months we were blessed to have pictures and videos every month but I am ready to touch and play with him.

Before Chris and I got married we both knew we wanted children. God has blessed us with a boy that is full of life. There is a poem I read today that touched me so deeply......

MY CHILD
I carried your picture with me
Since the day I received it,
And dared to love
a child I was yet to meet.

MY CHILD
I carried you in my arms at last,
and gazed in helpless wonders
at your face.
And dared to lose
my heart to you.

And now, MY CHILD,
a dream fulfilled
a prayer answered,
a family created
I have dared to become
your MOM.

And so now,
my precious child
I shall carry you home.

author unknown

I hope you enjoyed the poem just as much as we did. GOD is awesome!!!!!!

The countdown begins. Tomorrow the 2nd DNA is being mailed back to the Embassy for our appointment. The end is near and the beginning of being a family is about to start.

I love you Nicholas Daniel Polinski!!!!!!!!!

Ups and Downs of Adoption

These past 2 weeks has been a roller coaster. We finally had a court hearing and the judge moved our case to another city. Now wehave to get another court date. Its crazy.

I will say that the meeting with Barbara Armstrong at US Embassy went very well. She will help us out as much as she can. The important thing is get the case lifted off the children so we can bring them home.

I REFUSE to reschedule our Embassy appointment. That should be happening soon.

Telissa shared some pictures with us of Nicholas. She visited her angel. Nicholas is very observant and independant. He has a little cold. No more waking up at night for a bottle. He is getting more and more handsome.

I am so ready to hold him, kiss him all over, and tell him how much I love him.

I will write again but for now I have my fingers crossed AGAIN things will change VERY soon.

Seeing Nicholas in action

I ran to the mailbox . Guess What? We got the DVD. He is crawling EVERYWHERE. He was running from the camera man. He smiled really big and he has one dimple. He is precious.

Tomorrow is Chris's birthday. Nicholas may not be home for Daddy's birthday but the DVD is close enough. Chris is goin to be the BEST dad ever.

This past Friday our papers were sent to the Embassy. We are waiting on DNA auth. Each day that goes by is closer to bringing him home. I cannot stop day dreaming about the day I hold him in my arms.

Nicholas, we love you so much. We are on our way to get you. Hold on sweetie.

The end is almost near

Our son is goin today to get his passport to come home. We are so excited. I have been on cloud nine for 2 days now. Last night I went to Walmart and Target. I got Nicholas all kinds of goodies to travel with.

We are hoping DNA will be taken next week and then we will get our Embassy appt. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Nicholas is our child sent from up above. God gets all the credit. Chris and I love him so much and we are proud to say we are his parents. Nicholas is goin to be so happy with his new family. We will always remember the family he has in Seeds of Love and his birthmother.

I am waiting patiently (NOT!!!!). What is patience? Once Nicholas gets here my world will be on its way.

God Bless to you all....

Alittle Stressed Today

I am trying to stay focused on countertops, but my finger keeps refreshing my email. Chris and I have emailed a letter to Mr. John Lowell (US Embassy). We are asking for help, so when we get our embassy appt we will be ready for pick up trip.

There is a case against Semillas deAmor. Therefore, until resolved all children cannot leave. I am praying so hard that its resolved before we get to the last step. Enough is Enough!!!!!

Our body and minds are tired. We are out of PGN...Its time for Nicholas to meet his mommy and daddy.

I am ready for this hole in my heart to be filled with his beautiful smile. We got our update Monday. Nicholas has a cold. I am waiting to hear from Gladney how he is doin. I hate I am here and he is there. He needs his mommy. I am not goin to complain though. This has been the first time of him being sick and taking medicine. That is a blessing.

Chris and I are so ready. We know in our hearts its almost over and a new chapter is about to begin....

Once again GOD is awesome.

Children of Semillas deAmor Video

This wonderful video was created by our friend, Telissa. It shows the many children who currently live in Semillas deAmor Hogar in Antigua, Guatemala. Nicholas currently is one of these children. Please view the video and understand the need for your help to make sure these children come home as well as keep this place alive to meet the needs of the children of Guatemala who may be less fortunate.

Chris & Buffy

Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Grinning from ear to ear

June 24, 2008

I have finally sat down and started a blog. I am excited to share the journey of our family. Today was one step closer to Nicholas in our arms forever. Our laywer picked up his BC. That is great news. My mind is now racing. I have got to pack, buy him prizes, get our papers together, and climb the mountain and tell the world. I am daydreaming of the first time our eyes meet. I can honestly say dreams come true. Nicholas is our son. I like the sound of that. The daydreaming of holding him in our arms, feel his heartbeat, and see those 4 toofies. I have my toothbrush ready (the dental assistant I am).

All I need is someone say go.