We did not get the 2 foster children. They stayed with dad.


So much going on with Rocky (we will not address him as Dodo anymore). I have been looking for a blanket, stuffed animal and I was told a soccer ball from his adoption worker. We bought a stroller for the airport and the Congo because we will be doing lots of walking.


I was also told he has no idea what a pencil is or how to hold a pencil. So we will be working on these things when he comes home. I love him so much already.


We have learned so much about Rocky form our adoption worker. He was sick last week. I wish I could be there to hold him. This is quoted by our adoption worker -  "Dodo is my special little guy over there, I always call him my husband, lol! His weight is 31.6#. He was sick last week but he is fine now. Sweet little guy, very gentle, smiles easily, behaves like a little man. He eats well and enjoys playing with the other little kids."

We have more pics also and we love to see him but every picture he is so sad. I want to make him smile. It breaks my heart to think of him every day not realizing he has a mom and dad waiting for him.


I can't show his face but here is a pic of our little Rocky. He is our sunshine.

New Picture of Dodo (Rocky) today

He looks so terribly sad in all his pictures. It breaks my heart. I want to bring him home today. I want to hug and tell him how safe he will be with me. I was going to email his pics to some of my friends today but he is so sad with such big eyes.We will be coming soon to get him but it seems so long away.

Today my daughter Sommer and I finally had time to get a pedicure and it was a nice time. They look great and it was fun to spend time with her. When your kids are older I feel I never get to spend time with them. They are always doing something.

Hunter got his wisdom teeth out yesterday and was throwing up. The meds don't sit well with him. He is complaining about not eating and how hungry he is. We all know that feeling. He looks pretty good though.

Today our county called to see if we would accept 3 foster children. It will most likely be 2 but might be 3. They are 3 (boy), 5 (boy), 8 (girl). Most likey we will just get the 5 and 8 yr old. They are in court tomorrow so we will wait for a call. I can't turn down kids in need. We have a large house and plenty of room so we should fill it with children. Not that Dan always agrees but he is easy going. So tomorrow I will post about the new kids if we do get them. I will open up my door to any person in need and always will. We all have to give back any way we can.

Today is another day I ask all of you to pray for my wonderful sister. She is going through a very difficult time. Her whole family is going through a tough time. Say a prayer for her and her family. She got some answers from her doctor so they are moving forward with this but still have tons of questions. My sister is so young and full of life. Prayer is the only answer right now. If I could I would give up everything and anything to help her. I love her dearly.

Well tomorrow is a big day to see if we will get more foster kids. I'll keep you posted

Love and hugs to all of you

Heidi

Today I just wanted to cry (this is a good cry). We found a translator. We have been getting quotes to translate our dossier to french and the cost was between $1,000 and $1500. We couldn't afford this right now. I got a name of a person from a friend on our group and called and she charged $340. What a miracle. I was so happy. So now we are waiting on the translation and then we will mail our docs to the Congo for court. Our translator knows we need the docs ASAP so she is working on them as a priority. SOmetimes I wish I had more money because some of these people helping us in our adoption I would pay them so much more. Like this person in the COngo Danielle that led us to our little boy. She charged pennies compared to others. Maybe when I win the lottery some day (yeah right, how can I win when I don't play) I will pay these people that have helped us so much. Thank you!


I can't say how things are working out in our favor. It is a blessing to have so much support. I can't sleep at nights thinking of all of our supporters that we have had through this process


I also can't sleep at night worring what will come next and how much time will it take. My head is spinning and always on the computer working on our adoption or trying to support others going through the same process. I have met some wonderful ladies that I feel I have such a connection with because of our adoption. I wish we lived closer.


All I know is that our little boy is waiting for us and he doesn't even know it. Time will come when he will meet us for the first time and I get butterflies in my stomach thinking about it. I will never want to let him go (sorry Dan he is mine for the first couple of weeks). I want him to know we will always be there for him and love him unconditionaly. Ok enough about this but I am so excited.


Tomorrow is another day. I can't wait to wake up in the morning to read any new emails from the Congo. That is the first thing I do in the morning is run to the computer and look at my emails and usually I have emails waitng for me about my adoption.


We are also waiting on a grant for our adoption and praying that we get this grant because if we don't we are unsure what we will do. It seems promising but you never know. We should hear from them this week or next. The grant is from $3,000 to $7,000 so this will help us so much.
Have a good night
Hugs Heidi

Things are moving along very quickly. I am so excited to learn more about little Dodo. I think we are going to go with the name Rocky Dano Thuerwachter. Dano will be part of Dan and Dodo. I want to keep part of his name but I worry about the teasing with Dodo even being his middle name. So I think Dano is a perfect fit with Dan mixed with Dodo.

We are still trying to raise money. Getting more worried and are waiting on grants. I pray we get some grants. I know things happen for a reason and this is out of our hands and we have to pray that things will work out for us.

Thanks to all our readers of this blog. Everyone is so loving and caring. Love to you all!

Our New Family Picture



Dodo

I learned a little more about my little guy Dodo today and it is heartbreaking. He was found on the street in Kinsasha (city in the Congo). He had no name and no birthdate. He was abandoned by his mother. Someone gave him the name Dodo which means "same old routine". We will change this. I would have kept some of  his name but right now I don't think it has much sentimental value. All I keep thinking about is the mother and the agony she must have went through to leave her child there. This happens all the time in the Congo. She must of had a very difficult life and I wish she knew he was going to a loving family. I think about her more than anything and I hope she realizes she is giving us the best gift anyone could get. I love him so much already. We will be traveling in 4 months to pick up our little guy. Pray for his mom, Dodo and our family through this time. Thanks for reading. Hugs Heidi

Names

Looking for a unique name. Not something odd but unique. We have Ryder, Parker, Mack but need other ideas.

We Need Help!

We have raised so much money already. We have money in the bank currently from all of our fundraising and money we saved our self but we need to raise a lot more. We need an additional $4000 by Friday of next week. I am a believer it will work out but at times it is scary. We are both working jobs this summer to save and make more money but the costs just keep creeping up. If anyone knows anyone that could help us with a donation please let us know. We have been filling out grants but have not heard a word. Maybe if someone works for a company that gives donations to charitable organization. This is tax deductible. Ok enough of begging for money but it is so stressful, it's hard to explain. All I can say is I appreciate everyone helping out. Thanks to everyone. It still is overwhelming. love you all.

So much going on, hard to keep up!

We changed agencies because the referral time has been getting longer and longer for a wait time. They told me when I signed up they had someone but 4 months later I still don't have a child. We decided it was best to move on. It is very scary because now we have to put in more money but our child will be home this year. That is all we want. We are very scared moving to another agency but they had a referral right away and how can we say no. He is adorable. His name is Dodo (long o sound). He has no birthday so we have to give him a birthday we are looking at mid-may. He looks like a younger 4 year old so we figured May would be good for him. We are thinking of names and have no idea what to choose for him. He is such a cutie Pie. I will send pictures in an email. Not sure if I should post his picture on a public site. I will find out more details on Monday. I am so excited!!!!

Thank You Rosenow Staff

What can I say? You have done so much for me and now everyone giving to help with our adoption. I am overwhelmed on how you welcomed me to Rosenow and made me feel as I was part of your staff for years. I will miss all of you. I am sad I am leaving Rosenow but happy to start my new job 4/5 at Roberts.



Hugs to all of you

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Heidi