Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Failed Phone Call, wah wah wah...

Ok, so. I have been EXTREMELY busy at work (thank you everyone!!!). I'm not complaining at all but thought you'd like to know my schedule: I get up at 9a, at work by 10, slammed back to back with clients till 9pm (or later! it was fun Tara, lol) after cleaning and closing out business stuff, I'm home by 930-945! When I get home, I work on the computer for about 2 hours, setting appointements up, responding to emails etc. THEN while I watch Dancing With the Stars, I check facebook to ignore 'food flings' and 'pokes' but mostly to see if Kate emailed (sorry, the girl makes me smile. what can i say?) but also to see what old friends from home have found me (so exciting, i love facebook for that). Blurry eyed, I check the time to see 2AM!!! and crawl into bed with my sleeping husband.... wake up at 9a, at work by 10 etc etc ....
So, I've had no time for socialization except for clients (lucky devils) and was dreading another long night (in a way and only cause i keep staying up so late) till my phone ring said my caseworker this morning! I was doing Katie's hair and just finished (it looks AMAZING of course) when I answered the phone. It was actually Hannah asking if it was possible that we have a phone call with Courtney cause basically she is really restless right now. I was like... umm. right now? (getting dizzy thinking about all the clients i had left in the day) she said no, In the next few days starting today. Ok, I was excited now cause I can't wait to talk to her, are you kidding? I said, cautiously, that we could do it tonight when i get off work at 9p if it isn't too late. Even though it was 10p there time, she said, lets do it! I was pumped! Surprisingly not nervous because of all my gained perspective about getting too excited about things over the years... I went on with my day and got home by nine after getting really good hugs of excitement from my clients. I got home, I changed clothes, used the restroom, I got out a pad of paper, (p.s. MDS went to play basket ball tonight cause I said, I'll be taking over the conversation anyway, so he might as well keep his 'appointment' with the court. lol) and a pen, ready for notes and waited for the phone to ring (checking emails for those 3min of wait) and at 9:03p the house phone rang! It was Hannah. She explained (i'm sure nervously) that C was so restless earlier (bored and moody, alone in a hotel) that she didn't feel up to talking tonight. frown. but I did get to have a nice talk with Hannah. I got to ask a lot of questions about C and even found out the birth father is also young, just graduated from High School. C is actually from Mississippi somewhere and can't wait to get back but the terms of her probation prohibit her from leaving the state at the moment. She just wants out of that room. No car, no way to call anyone, no computer and is now 18 (Birthday was last friday, Sept 19th) wanting to get away. Add pregnancy hormones and you basically have a cocktail for a tazmanian devil. smile. So, I'm happy to wait a couple days for Friday when I can finally take a breath! In the mean time, I have all new ideas for her meeting gift so I may remove the poll and add a new. sorry! New info calls for new polls folks! I was told some other things but I do need to keep some to ourselves (at least for now). I'm not 'worried' but I am concerned about her running away or something if she gets too restless. Hannah assures me that C is taking this very seriously and WILL place the baby but if C runs into the wrong hands out of despiration and final freedom, I'm more concerned about THAT person and what they will impress upon her mind. We're praying, we never stop. I'm looking forward to talking to her on Friday hopefully (then I'll blog about it - of course) and we are making plans to see her NEXT Friday and Saturday, Oct 3rd & 4th. sigh.... I know this has already been a roller coaster but I didn't know I could have a big roller coaster all in one day!? lol. keeping the faith....
kisses, ok, hugs too.

7 comments:

Lori said...

Wow, Lila! What a journey you have been on! I am so excited for you and pray all will go well with the adoption. It's fun to catch up with you on your blog. I've really enjoyed blogging, and love to find old friends that have them, too! Don't work too hard. (although it sounds like you already do!!) Take care, and keep us posted!

jennypatch said...

ah! i have been wondering all day and i was about to call you. good thing i checked your blog first! im so your favorite sister :) yeah! yeah! i am so excited for friday and next weekend and can't WAIT to hear the news. i will keep praying for you guys!! love you!

Stacey said...

Still praying for you....you sure do go through a lot. I'll be sure to remember to pray for C too--I can't even imagine being so lonely and feeling so trapped.

Carrie and Nathan said...

Lila,

I love the way you write! I feel like we are just sittin' around talkin' at my Mom's. We will continue to keep you both and C in our prayers.

Hallie Owens said...

We got Landon's hat at The Children's Place. Those types of hats are really popular here in Michigan. He had a charcoal one when he was an infant and it was a huge hit. I saw some cute ones at I think the store is called Janie and Jack. I would love to talk to you again sometime. Just give me a call.

Anonymous said...

Lila, you know that anything that is worth it sometimes come with much waiting and praying. You will be so ready to be a family when it happens.

~kathy said...

Ups and downs...This is living!
God is sooooo good!
We are praying for you, Michael, C and this baby. God is good, so good.

Lila, you are amazing! I hope you never lose your honest heart because it speaks love.
Right now, pray...pray...pray.