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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What's in a Name

I first ran across Makeda's name in Melissa Fay Greene's book "There is No Me Without You". It felt right, immediately. I held onto it, shared it with a few people, but didn't commit until I'd seen her dear face and knew without a doubt that this was her name. There were a few others I kept tucked away, one of which in particular really resonated with me. While the name was beautiful, it was the translation that really stole my heart. Since Makeda has two middle names, you might think that I saved this name as her middle name. But I didn't. I never had a doubt that this second name belonged to a separate soul - one that I had yet to be joined with.

So, here starts my next adventure. The first of the forms has been filed and I've officially begun my journey to Baby A. This will be a longer journey, probably closer to two years. Which I guess makes me an elephant. But at the end - a beautiful baby girl - Makeda's little sister.

22 comments:

Dianne said...

How exciting!!! Congratulations on this first step!

Gina said...

Wow! What great news! I'm so excited for you! Congratulations! You're a little braver than me, my dear! May your journey to your daughter be joyful and smooth.

Tami said...

Congratulations! I am full of hope that the changes in Ethiopia with MOWA does not extend your journey any longer. If not, maybe we'll be picking up our kids at the same time. Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Can I ask why this journey will be closer to 2 years? As someone just beginning this process for the first time, I'm curious about timelines.

All the best to you and your daughter(s)!

The Journey said...

What amazing news - congratulations!

Anonymous said...

wow wow wow. this is amazing. I'm still gun-shy on starting #2, and want to be 100% sure I can manage it before I dive in. Although with the new restrictions in place it would take me a while anyway!

Alicia said...

Congratulations, you are on your way!

InventingLiz said...

Wow! Congratulations!

Barbara said...

Hi JM, a couple of reasons for the timeframe. Firstly, the entire process last time took 17 months. Arguably that could be shorter this time since the homestudy won't take quite as long. However, the time that my file will rest in Ethiopia before I get a referral, will be longer than last time, and those timeframes are constantly increasing as time goes by. So, when I inquired in July, it looked like from the time my file landed at Imagine, to the time I travelled, would take about 12 months. I've no doubt that's longer now, and I expect it to continue to get longer. Lastly, I'm not going to start my homestudy update or start processing additional paper until February or so. So, taking all that into account, I'm guessing about 2 years from now.

Anonymous said...

Really, that's fantastic! I am already excited for you!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I am totally excited about having a second "niece"!

hazel said...

I am thrilled for you and Makeda. I never tire of hearing of people adopting a second, third, etc., time - especially single women. Who knows how things will change in the coming months - let's hope it's all for the good. I'm going right this minute to pour a glass of wine in your honour & in hopes of a swift and painless journey.

Cheers!

paige said...

Go, go, Gadget!!!!

That's some lovely news!

Unknown said...

I got goosebumps, Barb, just reading the blog today. Can't wait to see where this journey takes you.

einat

Anonymous said...

Lovely! Makeda will be a wonderful big sister and our girls will have fun playing with another little "cousin".

Kendra said...

Congratulations! I am new to this process and still working on my homestudy but read your blog and hope things go smoothly the second time around!

writex3 said...

Congratulations! So glad to be following along!!!

los cazadores said...

Wowowowow!!! I am totally happy and excited for you and Makeda...and very stoked to get to follow along on your journey!

Cindy

Anonymous said...

Can't wait! Some lucky little soul that hasn't even been born is in for a great treat! luvauntimare.

BCMommy said...

How wonderful! I look forward to reading all about your journey! Maybe our babes will be roomies. We are just on the last 2 visits of the homestudy!
Claire

Anonymous said...

Congrats on officially beginning again! I have just started the process for #2 myself.

QB said...

Wow. I'm so happy for you, Makeda, and Baby A. Great news!