The APPLICATION is filed.  It's 10:30 PM and I just spoke with our attorney.  I don't really know what is going to happen.  In his words, "We are struggling to get a hearing before the judge goes on leave".  He said he has an appointment to meet with the judge this afternoon which is when we'll be sleeping.  So, not sure what is going to happen but I will call him in the AM which will be his evening.  I don't think I'll sleep tonight!

I know that my affidavit arrived at the attorney's office at 4:30 PM and was signed for.  I couldn't get in touch with him, but I will be staying up late tonight to call (it will be WED AM his time) and make sure he is going to file that AM.  I am packing my bags in hopes that I have to get on a plane in the next few days.  I should be stressing out, but I feel so excited!  I know it's hard on Shawn when I'm gone so thanks in advance to all my wonderful friends and family that will bless us while I'm away!  I feel so incredibly greatful to have you!

Talked to our attorney today.  He says that he will file tomorrow and asked if I could be in Uganda next week!  Yes, I can!

Well, my affidavit is somewhere over the Atlantic right now and will arrive in Uganda on Tuesday.  As it stands, the other affidavit's will be re-done on Monday.  At least two of them.  There are two others that need to be re-done and the attorney will have to arrange that.  Joseph's grandma, his caretaker and Joseph will have to go to Kampala at 11:30 on Monday to sign the new affidavit's.  Next week could bring good things.  I am alway cautious in my optimism considering the past disappointments, but I have to admit I feel like things are going to move in the right direction this week!  The sun is out and we went on a bike ride around the lake and that along with the sun has done wonders!

Well, since last night at midnight when I last posted some things have changed.  I can't go into detail, but, I was able to get new affadavits for myself then I signed and notarized them and shipped them off to Uganda.  There were 6 papers and it cost $114 to get them there by Tuesday.  If, (big if) everything else can be fixed by then our attorney "promises" he'll file which would then mean we would get a court date.  Holding my breath but feeling hopeful!

I posted this so I could remind myself  how happy I usually am!  Can't wait to feel that good again when this is all over.  Seems like all the smiles I put out lately aren't real.  I'm a good faker.  The above photo is a real one though and  it makes me happy to remember feeling that way.  And, I just had to post a photo of Joseph's Grandma B.  She is excited to meet you.  Isn't she cute!  Couldn't ask for a better mommy or grandma.  I just realized I sound so much like Eyore.  Funny thing is, on this roller coaster the next day could bring great joy.  I hope I sleep tonight!

It's midnight.  No one would believe me if I told them what today brought. Down, Down, Down, Up.  I did make a phone call, an important one, I waited up and got a person on the line who seems to never answer their phone.  There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.  I prayed mightily before I made that call and there may be progress.   Now, the waiting starts again.  I never give up though, ever.  Thanks for the kind comments from other PAP.  You guys are really, truly the only ones who can understand any of this.  I pray for you too.