Oi Kids,
Great news! Mommy's TB free! LOL-- I went to the doctor yesterday to begin all the testing I need to have done to make sure I'm healthy enough to open my home to you and guess what? Thumbs up bebes!~ :))And what's great is that my doctor wears two hats, he's a general practicioner and a pediatrician! Hopefully we won't be needing him so much because you'll take your vitamins, your'll eat healthy and you'll be healthy, no doubt!
I'm also drving around with a trunk full of things for the fundraiser. I have to empty it out and go collect more stuff down in Broad Channel by my friend Michele's house. She used to be my neighbor, we met when we were 7 years old and while we've been through some rough patches we've remained friends all these years.
I registered for the Hague Training and that will start next week. It's a 10 hour course called Because They Waited and it will train me on whatever situation may occur when you come home. I've been doing my own reading and research lately in hopes to make the transition super easy for you. I know it will be hard. Always remember that actions speak louder than words and soon enough you'll know that when you come home to me you will have a forever mother, no matter what I will never ever leave you, never put you in harms way and always love you.
Once the home study is in full swing I will hit the ground running, authenticating all my documents and getting everything prepared to send my dossier to the agency. I have a feeling this will go fast; all the agencies are right in my backyard from the Queens County Clerks Office, to the Secretary of State's Office to the Brazilian Consulate. I hope to have the dossier completed by mid-summer but I'n not to sure how long the I600A form will take to be processed. It's all in God's hands, exactly where it should be!
Muito Amor,
Mommy
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
So Many Things...
Oi Kids,
So many things have been happening in the last couple of weeks I don't know where to begin. First, my dearest and oldest friend, your Aunt X agreed to be your back-up gaurdian which means the world to me. Second, the home study will begin on or around March 4th and I'm thrilled. Third, the home study agency and the agency that will bring us together are in contact of which I am happy. While I admit that's just a small step in the process, it's still a step in the right direction. Fourth and most touching is that Aunt X gave me the idea to take a table at a flea market to sell off stuff I no longer need to raise money for the adoption. I then remembered that I read an article about getting creative to raise adoption funding and so I sent out an e-mail to my friends and family asking them for stuff they don't need or want anymore. Here's the e-mail sent on Valentine's Day:
Hi All,
My dearest and oldest friend and I are participating in the Forest Hills/Kew Gardens Flea Market in an effort to raise money for my adoption costs. It's on Saturday, April 26th, just in time for SPRING CLEANING. If any of you have anything (and I mean anything!) you'd like to get rid of, from old books to clothes that no longer fit, shoes, gym equiptment, golf clubs, fishing poles, pots, pans, furniture, dishes, trinkets, knick knacks, toys, games, cd's, dvd's, anything and again, I mean anything that is cluttering your home, garage, kitchen or kid's rooms please donate them to me for the flea market. All that stuff you've been meaning to get rid of, give to me! I will gladly pick them up at your convenience. You'll be relieved by less clutter and you'll be doing me a great favor at the same time. Remember, every single dime will go towards helping a child out of an orphanage and into my arms!
Much love,
Patricia
p.s. If you've got friends that you think might have some stuff they want to get rid of, please forward this e-mail! Every little bit helps!
Well kids, my kitchen is packed with stuff as is my gargae, great stuff from Aunt Pat, Great Aunt Fran and there's more to come. Some very old friends are a driving force behind it namely Janine who asked her whole family if they had stuff to donate. My old friend Debbie has been asking about the adoption process and at the end of every e-mail she always offers help with whatever I need; she's awesome! She also forwarded my e-mail to some of her friends, all women I went to Sacred Heart grammar school with. It's amazing and very touching. I'm sure the fundraiser will be a success, in fact it is already because not one minute goes by that I don't appreciate what my friends are doing for me! It really warms my heart. I hope and pray that you'll have good friends like I have; I know you will.
Fifth thing; tonight I was at my boss' birthday party and it was great. His family is wonderful. There were a lot of kids around and one of them got stuck in the bathroom; they had to pry to door open with a crowbar! It was great because when they finally got the door open all the adults who were trying to free the kid cheered! In my day I wouldn't have gotten wacked with a wooden spoon for accidentily locking myself in the bathroom! LOL. But those are days long gone by that's for sure! Well, anyway someone asked me if I had kids and I said no. Then one of my friends said, "You will, in a short time from now you'll be a mother" I smiled at him and got all teary eyed thinking about you and with what he described as the biggest smile on my face he's ever seen I said "I can't wait!" I really can't wait to tuck you in at night, to feed you, to give you a bath, to read to you, to cook for you, to watch you eat and try different foods, to dance with you, to take care of you when your sick, to bring you to school, to do homework together, to teach you English, to play Twister and watch movies together, to build a snowman, to take you to the park, to ride bikes together, to go to the museum's, to travel together, to show you Italy, to watch you make friends, to watch you grow up, to do your laundry, to clean your rooms. Rest assured that whatever it is I will do it for you, whatever you need you will have and that I will always, always be there for you. That is my promise to you.
Muito Amor,
Mommy
So many things have been happening in the last couple of weeks I don't know where to begin. First, my dearest and oldest friend, your Aunt X agreed to be your back-up gaurdian which means the world to me. Second, the home study will begin on or around March 4th and I'm thrilled. Third, the home study agency and the agency that will bring us together are in contact of which I am happy. While I admit that's just a small step in the process, it's still a step in the right direction. Fourth and most touching is that Aunt X gave me the idea to take a table at a flea market to sell off stuff I no longer need to raise money for the adoption. I then remembered that I read an article about getting creative to raise adoption funding and so I sent out an e-mail to my friends and family asking them for stuff they don't need or want anymore. Here's the e-mail sent on Valentine's Day:
Hi All,
My dearest and oldest friend and I are participating in the Forest Hills/Kew Gardens Flea Market in an effort to raise money for my adoption costs. It's on Saturday, April 26th, just in time for SPRING CLEANING. If any of you have anything (and I mean anything!) you'd like to get rid of, from old books to clothes that no longer fit, shoes, gym equiptment, golf clubs, fishing poles, pots, pans, furniture, dishes, trinkets, knick knacks, toys, games, cd's, dvd's, anything and again, I mean anything that is cluttering your home, garage, kitchen or kid's rooms please donate them to me for the flea market. All that stuff you've been meaning to get rid of, give to me! I will gladly pick them up at your convenience. You'll be relieved by less clutter and you'll be doing me a great favor at the same time. Remember, every single dime will go towards helping a child out of an orphanage and into my arms!
Much love,
Patricia
p.s. If you've got friends that you think might have some stuff they want to get rid of, please forward this e-mail! Every little bit helps!
Well kids, my kitchen is packed with stuff as is my gargae, great stuff from Aunt Pat, Great Aunt Fran and there's more to come. Some very old friends are a driving force behind it namely Janine who asked her whole family if they had stuff to donate. My old friend Debbie has been asking about the adoption process and at the end of every e-mail she always offers help with whatever I need; she's awesome! She also forwarded my e-mail to some of her friends, all women I went to Sacred Heart grammar school with. It's amazing and very touching. I'm sure the fundraiser will be a success, in fact it is already because not one minute goes by that I don't appreciate what my friends are doing for me! It really warms my heart. I hope and pray that you'll have good friends like I have; I know you will.
Fifth thing; tonight I was at my boss' birthday party and it was great. His family is wonderful. There were a lot of kids around and one of them got stuck in the bathroom; they had to pry to door open with a crowbar! It was great because when they finally got the door open all the adults who were trying to free the kid cheered! In my day I wouldn't have gotten wacked with a wooden spoon for accidentily locking myself in the bathroom! LOL. But those are days long gone by that's for sure! Well, anyway someone asked me if I had kids and I said no. Then one of my friends said, "You will, in a short time from now you'll be a mother" I smiled at him and got all teary eyed thinking about you and with what he described as the biggest smile on my face he's ever seen I said "I can't wait!" I really can't wait to tuck you in at night, to feed you, to give you a bath, to read to you, to cook for you, to watch you eat and try different foods, to dance with you, to take care of you when your sick, to bring you to school, to do homework together, to teach you English, to play Twister and watch movies together, to build a snowman, to take you to the park, to ride bikes together, to go to the museum's, to travel together, to show you Italy, to watch you make friends, to watch you grow up, to do your laundry, to clean your rooms. Rest assured that whatever it is I will do it for you, whatever you need you will have and that I will always, always be there for you. That is my promise to you.
Muito Amor,
Mommy
Monday, February 18, 2008
Happy Jack
Oi Bebe/s
Since Aunt Laura spoke about Jack in the last post I thought I'd let you know about him. Jack, aka Jackie Leggs came into my life on April 15, 2001. I found him on the street alone and very scared. Maybe he was lost, or maybe he was abandoned I don't know but what I do know is that he has become one of my best friends' and protectors' as I'm sure he'll be for you. Here he is, Smilin' Jack:
Muito Amor,
Mommy
Since Aunt Laura spoke about Jack in the last post I thought I'd let you know about him. Jack, aka Jackie Leggs came into my life on April 15, 2001. I found him on the street alone and very scared. Maybe he was lost, or maybe he was abandoned I don't know but what I do know is that he has become one of my best friends' and protectors' as I'm sure he'll be for you. Here he is, Smilin' Jack:
Muito Amor,
Mommy
From Your Aunt Laura
Oi Bebe/s
Your Aunt Laura sent us a note over the weekend; she does a very good job at explaining what we mean to each other so here it is:
Welcome to the family!!
Patricia is going to be a wonderful Mommy!!! You couldn't have found a better family, the love in this house is incredible and you are going to make a lovely addition!!! I am looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you. I am aunt Laura and know your mom for over 30 years, we played together as children, went thru growing pains as teens, We worked toghther for our first job after high school!! Until mommy decided to go to Italy and study. Mommy and I never lost contact while she studied over seas. She always asked for me to visit, but i was to scared to fly alone at that time. When she came back we picked up like she never left! Your entering into a wonderful family!! You have a happy dog named Jack. Can't wait to see you!!!
Laura
This is a picture of Laura and I; we were visiting friends in Washington DC in August of 2007.
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Your Aunt Laura sent us a note over the weekend; she does a very good job at explaining what we mean to each other so here it is:
Welcome to the family!!
Patricia is going to be a wonderful Mommy!!! You couldn't have found a better family, the love in this house is incredible and you are going to make a lovely addition!!! I am looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you. I am aunt Laura and know your mom for over 30 years, we played together as children, went thru growing pains as teens, We worked toghther for our first job after high school!! Until mommy decided to go to Italy and study. Mommy and I never lost contact while she studied over seas. She always asked for me to visit, but i was to scared to fly alone at that time. When she came back we picked up like she never left! Your entering into a wonderful family!! You have a happy dog named Jack. Can't wait to see you!!!
Laura
This is a picture of Laura and I; we were visiting friends in Washington DC in August of 2007.
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
From Your Aunt Susan
Oi Kids!
There's been so much going on. The paperwork is insurmountable and very confusing but it will be worth it in the end when you finally arrive. In life nothing good comes easy and you have to work hard to get what you want. Rest assured though that you will always have what you need and the rest, all the extras are up to us. On that note, we received another comment, from your aunt Susan who is the mother of your cousins TJ and Christian. Susan's mother (Aunt Maryann) was adopted. She was your grandmother's best friend together with Aunt Fran (who adopted her children). Yep, the three of them were life long friends and deserve a special mention, as soon as I get a chance to write it! But for now:
Hi! This is a message from your Aunt Susan.
Well... you are finally here (almost)! We have all been expecting you and anxiously awaiting your arrival. You have been well planned for and your mom could not be more excited about sharing life with you. As part of our family you will be subject to a world of love and opportunity. Your mom is a very special person who has so much to offer. We welcome you with open arms. In this family your thoughts and feelings are important. Remember to speak to those closest to you and never be afraid to ask questions and explore, as the world can be a scary place and that is why you will always have family to lean on. I hope that you will get to know my sons, (your cousins) TJ and Christian. They are great boys. They also look forward to meeting you and having you share in their world. I know you will be the missing links that make this family chain unbreakable. WELCOME!!!!
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
There's been so much going on. The paperwork is insurmountable and very confusing but it will be worth it in the end when you finally arrive. In life nothing good comes easy and you have to work hard to get what you want. Rest assured though that you will always have what you need and the rest, all the extras are up to us. On that note, we received another comment, from your aunt Susan who is the mother of your cousins TJ and Christian. Susan's mother (Aunt Maryann) was adopted. She was your grandmother's best friend together with Aunt Fran (who adopted her children). Yep, the three of them were life long friends and deserve a special mention, as soon as I get a chance to write it! But for now:
Hi! This is a message from your Aunt Susan.
Well... you are finally here (almost)! We have all been expecting you and anxiously awaiting your arrival. You have been well planned for and your mom could not be more excited about sharing life with you. As part of our family you will be subject to a world of love and opportunity. Your mom is a very special person who has so much to offer. We welcome you with open arms. In this family your thoughts and feelings are important. Remember to speak to those closest to you and never be afraid to ask questions and explore, as the world can be a scary place and that is why you will always have family to lean on. I hope that you will get to know my sons, (your cousins) TJ and Christian. They are great boys. They also look forward to meeting you and having you share in their world. I know you will be the missing links that make this family chain unbreakable. WELCOME!!!!
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
Monday, February 4, 2008
Your Grandfather
Oi Kids,
I thought you should know about your grandfather Pasquale, aka Pat -- aka Grandpa. He's 80 years old and was married to your grandma Rosie for 54 years. He met her during a card game in Brooklyn. They fell in love and got married xx later. He was somewhat of a wild child growing up during the Great Depression. I heard so many amazing stories through the years and so I asked him which one he wanted to tell you and he's thinking about it very carefully. Grandpa is an amazing man who worked very hard his whole life to raise us and while were weren't rich we never needed anything. I'm sure with all my heart that you will love him as much as he will love you. Here he is, together with the love of his life, your Grandma Rosie:
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
I thought you should know about your grandfather Pasquale, aka Pat -- aka Grandpa. He's 80 years old and was married to your grandma Rosie for 54 years. He met her during a card game in Brooklyn. They fell in love and got married xx later. He was somewhat of a wild child growing up during the Great Depression. I heard so many amazing stories through the years and so I asked him which one he wanted to tell you and he's thinking about it very carefully. Grandpa is an amazing man who worked very hard his whole life to raise us and while were weren't rich we never needed anything. I'm sure with all my heart that you will love him as much as he will love you. Here he is, together with the love of his life, your Grandma Rosie:
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
From Your Uncle Drew Drew
Oi Kids,
This morning I woke up to find the below message from your Uncle Drew who is Julian, Christian and Austin's dad:
Hi Patricia,
You are doing just a wonderful thing. Those kids are so lucky. They will eventually figure out that they hit lottery. Wish you all the best and of course I will do whatever I can. God bless.
Your Brother Drew.
Family is so important to me. I'm excited that you'll both be entering into a family that will love and care about you, your Forever Family.
I've attached a pic of me and Uncle Drew, remember those smiling faces because our smiles will be even bigger when you come home!
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
This morning I woke up to find the below message from your Uncle Drew who is Julian, Christian and Austin's dad:
Hi Patricia,
You are doing just a wonderful thing. Those kids are so lucky. They will eventually figure out that they hit lottery. Wish you all the best and of course I will do whatever I can. God bless.
Your Brother Drew.
Family is so important to me. I'm excited that you'll both be entering into a family that will love and care about you, your Forever Family.
I've attached a pic of me and Uncle Drew, remember those smiling faces because our smiles will be even bigger when you come home!
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Coelho Parte Dois
Oi Meus Anjos,
Another Coelho quote...
Estou pronto para segurá-lo ambos e mantê-lo seguro. Em adiante e para cima minhas crianças!
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
Another Coelho quote...
Estou pronto para segurá-lo ambos e mantê-lo seguro. Em adiante e para cima minhas crianças!
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
The Alchemist
Meus Bebês Belos,
No matter how far away you are from us right now, waiting right here in NY and California is a family that will love and cherish you like you've never been loved and cherished before! I promise. A long time ago a I read a great book for the first time by a famous Brasilian author Paulo Coelho. One line of the book, one simple sentence jumped out at me. It helped me realize that when things happen in this world, they happen for a reason.
“When you want something, the whole Universe conspires to help you realize your dream." ...Paulo Coelho.
The author also said that when he was writing the Alchemist, he was trying to understand the reason for the existence of life. He said that instead of writing a philosophical treatise he decided to converse with the child inside his soul.
You are my dream; you are the reason for my existence; you are the children inside my soul.
Every night before I go to sleep I ask God to help the universe conspire to bring you home.
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
No matter how far away you are from us right now, waiting right here in NY and California is a family that will love and cherish you like you've never been loved and cherished before! I promise. A long time ago a I read a great book for the first time by a famous Brasilian author Paulo Coelho. One line of the book, one simple sentence jumped out at me. It helped me realize that when things happen in this world, they happen for a reason.
“When you want something, the whole Universe conspires to help you realize your dream." ...Paulo Coelho.
The author also said that when he was writing the Alchemist, he was trying to understand the reason for the existence of life. He said that instead of writing a philosophical treatise he decided to converse with the child inside his soul.
You are my dream; you are the reason for my existence; you are the children inside my soul.
Every night before I go to sleep I ask God to help the universe conspire to bring you home.
Sua Mãe Amorosa (YLM)
Patricia
From Your Cousin's Tom and Steve
Oi Kids!
We have another post from your cousin's Tom and Steve Safina:
Hi,
This is your cousins Tom & Steve,
I heard the good news we have new additions to the family. We're lucky
to
have you and looking forward to meeting you. The more our family grows
the
better! Hope to see you soon, you'll have a great mom and family to
take
care of you.
Love & Prayers
Tom & Steve
*****Thanks Tom and Steve, I'm sure my kids will appreciate your message one day and I'm sure they'll look forward to meeting you guys!
Muito Amor, Mommy
We have another post from your cousin's Tom and Steve Safina:
Hi,
This is your cousins Tom & Steve,
I heard the good news we have new additions to the family. We're lucky
to
have you and looking forward to meeting you. The more our family grows
the
better! Hope to see you soon, you'll have a great mom and family to
take
care of you.
Love & Prayers
Tom & Steve
*****Thanks Tom and Steve, I'm sure my kids will appreciate your message one day and I'm sure they'll look forward to meeting you guys!
Muito Amor, Mommy
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