The unexpected turn
your plans can change
with one phone call
July 2016. The afternoon was quiet, Jeff and I had been sorting the living room, getting everything ready for the move, I was bubble wrapping the artwork while Jeff was on the phone with our broker.
The house is sold and movers scheduled, we even have the keys to the château. We are moving to France in two weeks.
today it is Thursday the 14th, July 2016. Around 5:30 this afternoon, Karen, our adoption social worker, called on my mobile.
“I’ve found them” Karen said.
Pacing the floor with my heart in my mouth, trying to find a way to tell Jeff about Karen’s fourty-five minutes phone call, I waited for him to hung up the phone. Then, Jeff turned around, looked at me and innocently happy asked who called.
I gave him a hug and sat by his side. Breathing slowly and fighting the tears I started: It happened, somewhere out there, there are three little boys of 10, 26 and 38 months waiting for us.
—Jeff is still speechless.
Best early-birthday present ever! Happy birthday Osqui. Happy birthday to me indeed.
