Still Waiting..

I can't believe that I left my blog unattended for sooo long!  I have had a baby boy since my last update, and of course Jack has gone from puppy to official "dog".  Our adoptions continue to drag on in IBESR.  These days feel like I am waiting... always waiting.  It is difficult for me to happily wait while my two children in Haiti continue to grow and develope without my care.  I am thankful however, because they are in such wonderful care with the family that they do have there in Haiti.  Jason (my husband) is going into Haiti this week.... I am so jealous.  He is traveling with some other men to help with the construction of a new orphanage.  I hate saying orphanage.  It seems cruel to me.  I would much prefer to call it the mission.  Oh my...
My newborn is almost 4 months old.  We named him Micah.  It is funny because we unintentionally named all of our children with "uh's" at the end of their names.  Micah has been such a sweet baby.  I have enjoyed him immensely!  Noah is our FUN packed little guy!  He is three years old now.  I am amazed to see how he is developing socially.  He attends preschool three days a week for only a few hours each day.  He is absolutely LOVING it!  I enjoy having those hours to myself with little guy and it gives me some time to do the errands.  Life with two young children is much different that one.  I enjoy the FULL feeling that I get when I am with both of them.  Noah adapted easily enough.  I was concerned simply because for nearly three whole years Noah was the center of our attention and affections.  Noah is gentle and loving with Micah.  I do wonder how the dynamics of our home will change once Bella and Elijah come home.  I know that Noah will enjoy having his older siblings to play with and keep him company.
It seems like this adoption has taken much longer than it has.  Although two years is quite a long time when you are waiting.  The last time that I held Bella and Elijah was November of 2008.  I really don't know when I will be able to hold them again.  I keep asking Father if they will be home by certain holidays or seasons... and each time that time rolls around I try not to get my feelings hurt by the disappointment.  It is getting more difficult each time.  When we decided to adopt Bella and Elijah we had no idea that it would have taken this long.  I don't mean to complain.. it is just that things don't seem settled yet.