A Conversation with Corelli...and more!
We had a nice weekend, hope all of you did too! Friday we went to the Buffalo County Fair in Mondovi, WI. John parents, his sister, and our nephew went with. We had a lot of fun! I can't wait to see some of the pictures Carol took! Cameron had his grandpa on the ferris wheel, the bumper cars, and those huge slides! Not sure how grandpa was feeling the next morning but he made on little boy really happy! We topped off the night with milk shakes from the FFA stand. Yummy!
On Saturday our translator (Joyce) met John and I at my parents house. Joyce and my parents live in the same city, so we thought that would be easier for her to go there than to attempt to find out house! I was so excited that I was doing all I could to keep from pacing the floor. We had called Corelli before, but this time I would be right next to the phone and John and my parents could hear the conversation too! I turned on the cartoons for Cameron and we dialed the phone number. She answered! It was so exciting to hear her voice. The call went really well. She said Rylan needed nothing as he was doing great! He is off formula now and on whole milk. She said she had plenty of diapers and wipes left. She stressed several times that "no clothes" were needed. Apparently that full suitcase I left back in May helped ; )
He did have mild fever the day before (Friday). She said nothing to worry about though. He has 3 teeth through and another coming, so the poor baby is getting hit all at once this past week. That sounds just like Cameron! She said he loves the little Care Bear I sent him for his birthday. He also loves scooting in the walker. I know he is a spunky little boy so when he does start walking, they will have their hands full!
We began to end the phone call. Corelli said that she would give him a big hug and kiss and tell him it that it was from his mom and dad who love him. Joyce then told her that I was going to say something in Spanish that she was going to help me with. Joyce handed me the phone. I said "Hola Corelli" (that much I knew on my own). Joyce then had me say a phrase. I had no clue what I was saying, but at the end Corelli said "Gracias", so I knew she was thanking me. Joyce told me that I said "thank you for watching over my son, you are a blessing from God". When Joyce got back on the phone with Corelli she said to tell us "that she sends us many blessings from God and thank you for loving this child". It was just an amazing moment. We ended the phone call with setting up another date and time to call which will be Aug 31st at 10:00am our time. I can't wait!
Sunday I went shopping with Patty, who is my shopping soul mate! Man, we can go for hours and hours. I LOVE it! We don't even have to buy anything. Patty and I have known each other since pre-school, or earlier than that even. We lived on the same small city block and have grown up together. I'm 33 years old and I can't remember not knowing her. So we went down to Wisconsin Dells shopping at and Outlet Mall leaving about 8:30am. I am on an extremely limited budget these days, but I went with the intentions on getting Cameron some school clothes. I did just that at the Carter's Store. Two shirts and four pairs of really nice jeans for $47.00. I love that outlet mall! It was nice therapy for me too. I felt the stress melt away and if you know Patty, you NEVER stop laughing. On our way back we stopped at Tomah, WI to eat (thanks Patty!) and made our way home about 7pm. I got home and John had given Cameron his his bath already! Man, another nice surprise! It was a GREAT day!!!
On the adoption front news we were finally told by Adrian that we are to be submitted to the final court tomorrow! Corelli confirmed in our phone call that Adrian had been in contact with them this past week too. They took Rylan's fingerprints and did a medical check, so that was a relief! Corelli said the attorney told her I pray that tomorrow happens. I can't wait to get my baby boy home.
