July 22, 2009

We had a nice morning...breakfast at home. We talked about the future, which room he wanted for his "real" bedroom , what colors he wanted in his room, about school, about sports, about English, about schedules, and about how I find him in Colombia. His concept of me finding him was too funny. Here it goes:

Andrés says- "Linda...when you come to Colombia to get me... just make a right when you get into the town. Then go right at the fountain. Then turn right on the first street. If I'm not on that street playing then just go to the police station and ask the officers for me. They will know where I am."

OK.... how funny was that! The police station? What!

Details of the ride to the airport: Andrés was freaking out! He said "que trafico" "what traffic"...about 30 times on the 290. The poor thing was so afraid he was going to be late. When we got there he showed all the kids his "brag book" and started eating his lunch. I'm not sure why he was hungry...we stopped at McDonalds on the way to the airport. Nervous eater? Anyway... we were asked to be on the news. He was a ham. So cute...telling the reporter that he stayed with me and he had fun. It was all in Spanish, of course.

After the airport. I was ok... emotionally speaking. When he walked away to get in line for his flight my heart started to hurt. Literally there was a pain. I knew I signed up for this so I tried to focus on that. Walking to the car it felt so weird to be alone. Where was his hand, who had my keys, where was I going? I ended up going to lunch with my mom and dad... we were sad, but no tears until I got home and saw his dirty cereal bowl in the sink. I lost it. I'm talking all out crying, with hyperventilating and no vocal cord action at all!!! My phone rang at the most perfect time because I really needed a friend, thanks Mike! I told him I couldn't talk because I was too sad and he told me he'd stay on the phone and cry with me. We couldn't have timed that more perfectly. Once again, I have amazing friends!

So... I cried a little more after the call. After about 2 hours I felt healthy about everything. I'm planning a vacation with my mom to detox, relax and get ready for the next chapter in Andrés' Adoption Adventures. Some massive wine tasting is in order, I think!