We worry about being stressed before we become single moms. Then when stress hits big-time, there's nothing to worry about anymore. We're just busy dealing. Here's Laura's story about coping with three major events in less than a week.
Posted November 29, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Laura: three major life events in four days
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You'd think after waiting nearly 4 years from Log In Date (LID, when China officially approves your application to adopt) -- I hit that landmark next Monday -- that I'd be a little more prepared to move to the travel planning stage. Well, I'm not and I'm freaking out a little. Okay, make that a lot!
I had three major life events happen within a span of four days from October 16 to October 20. I moved, my mom passed away (very unexpectedly), and I got my referral. I've finally finished moving, but still have to unpack. My mom's stuff is taken care of for the most part, but I'm still in shock. And now I'm getting travel prep stuff from my agency.
I still have to finish three more Hague training credits (I've kept my I-600a up-to-date, but the agency asks for it anyway). I'm sending my passport renewal application off today. I still need to work on my girls' -- they have also expired. My fingerprints will expire before I travel in February. I need to update my home study for my new address. I'm just not ready.
I know I freaked out a little with my trips to China for my other two daughters, but I was at least emotionally ready. I still have to deal with Thanksgiving, my birthday, Christmas, New Year's, Chinese New Year, my girls' dance production that will take up all of our January weekends.
Where's the money going to come from and how soon will I need it?! The longer I keep it in my 401k plan, the more I'll have available. Yikes!!
Okay, I feel better just venting. And one of my coworkers who's privy to my life came over and let me vent as well, so I feel better.
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