Court Verdict

Once upon a time, in a far away land, a boy was born.  He was named for the Sun- a fitting name for a bright, beautiful, strong boy.  Half a world away, … oh let’s just cut to the chase!!

On November 10, 2009 in an Ethiopian court of law, we became parents for the second time.  We are now blessed with a son:

Gavriel Daniel Samson Matasovsky

Born December 14, 2008

We PASSED!!!

I can honestly say that I felt enveloped in warmth and love this morning as I waited for the call to come through.  I can never thank people enough for the comfort that was provided.

We are absolutely thrilled to pieces.

I would love nothing more to share pictures, and while most agencies allow their clients to do so at this time, our agency director says, “It’s probably ok, but he’s not yet in your arms, so do you really want to take that chance?”  No sir, absolutely not!  No chances being taken here!

Here is a sneak peek though.  Trust me when I say the rest of him is as perfect as these 5 perfect piggly wigglies.

Our tentative travel dates are December 20th or January 3rd.  We’ll know more as time goes on which one we get.

Ok, so for anyone who wants the nitty gritty details, here’s how it went down:  My work has a massage therapist, and when I knew I was going to be in MN this week, I scheduled an appointment for right after when I thought I would get the call.  Well… the call wasn’t coming when I thought it was.  I waited and waited.  I wrote a big, rambly step-by-step of all I was thinking.  I paced, I breathed, I waited some more.  Finally it was time for my appointment.

I know this is TMI, but it’s funny (to me).  So there I was, mostly naked, at work, on the massage table my knots being worked on, when my phone starts buzzing.  Renee knew what was going on and quickly handed me my phone.

Janet was calm and cool and reserved.  My heart sank.

   “I have your court results.  I thought I’d give you a call to share.”

   “Ok.”

   “YOU PASSED!!  Samson is a ‘Matasovsky’ and your SON!!”

I started sobbing, shoulders heaving right there on the table.  Renee handed me a Kleenex and kept one for her.  I just couldn’t hold it in.  The relief, the joy, every bit of reserve I have been holding on to for the past 5 months let go right there 3 feet off the ground in only my socks and underwear.

I feel so full and yet so drained.  I feel such joy and elation; pure happiness.  I am also exhausted beyond measure.  I feel like I could sleep for 24 hours.  The steel finally crumbled, and I can barely put one foot in front of another.

What a day!  What an amazing, happy day!  Gavriel Daniel Samson Matasovsky.  We are a family of four- officially and legally.  I could just weep.  Oh wait- I am. :-)