Anyone who knows my mother knows how she LOVES her Winan's coffee. I think a big part of the enjoyment is sitting downtown and chatting with the people that come into the coffee shop. Well last year some time she was chatting with someone and sharing our adoption story. The person gave her the name of a man who is from Colombia who goes to the Presbyterian church in town. She passed the info to me and I stuck it in my notes and in the back of my mind. A few weeks ago we finally decided to strike up a conversation with Mario - the guy from the Presbyterian church. I called him and explained our situation and he was more than willing to chat with us. He's a younger man and he works at the church while attending seminary in Dayton. His calling is to work with kids! He was thrilled to hear about our adoption journey and can't wait to meet Johan when we get back. We're pleased to have found this new friend for us and for Johan. Thanks, Grandma!
The same day we visited with Mario we also went to the school Johan will attend next fall. For those of you locals - this happens to be the old Van Cleve building. They moved all of the 6th graders there a few years ago. We met with Mr. Keller, the Principal who talked to us about the school and English as a Second Language (ESL) students. We also chatted briefly with Mrs. Bozik the counselor and a long time friend of my Aunt Gloria's. It was a good visit. Afterwards we found out that my step mother, Linda, used to teach under Mr. Keller several years ago. She and my Dad know him very well and boasted of his abilities.
Other than those activities the wait continues. It's Holy Week so I don't expect to hear much from Colombia this week. I'm hoping we get the referral next week which would put travel time approximately late May or early June. We'll see!
Happy Easter,
Carrie
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