Not much of anything different in the adoption world. There was a group of referrals that went through last week and they are almost done with March 2006. "13 months" worth of LID's to get through before us (April 2007). Next Saturday will be 30 months waiting for Maddie. Next week we are taking our niece to Elmo Live and Gattitown. I am so excited. I can't wait until we can do this with Maddie. Well it won't be long until its Christmas. Can't wait for that either. I LOVE CHRISTMAS. I would put my tree up after Halloween but Brian won't let me. We are getting close on the squishes. I think we almost have 50 thanks to all who helped us. Everyone have a fun and safe Halloween. Christy

28 months and waiting

Well its been 28 months since our LID and 1 year since we were added to the SN list. Still waiting. What a roller coaster of emotions. I guess good things come to those who wait. I want to thank everyone for responding to our need for squishes. It felt wonderful to know that people are willing to help when needed. I keep saying that I will post some pictures and I will. We our taking our nieces to the circus this weekend. Maybe some pictures next week.................

Needing squishes

I am having the hardest time getting squishes. I have requested several and have only received about 20-25. At this rate Maddie will be married and having her own children. If there is anyone out there that is interested in swapping squishes or just wants to send one for her 100 good wish quilt, we would really appreciate it. Thanks to all the comments on the last post. They are really heart felt. I know we are not alone and I send to all of you the same. Keep the faith, love and hope in your hearts. Thanks again.
Christy

Waiting

We are still waiting for Maddie. Yesterday for 27 months. What a long time. Brian and I are enjoying our nieces which we now have grown by one. I will post some pics of them. We hope we don't have to wait much longer. Hopefully we will have her by next summer.

You Might Be Adopting From China If...

Here is something to which all those waiting can testify. It is making its way around China Adoption Blogs.

You Might Be Adopting From China If...

* You know that I-600 and I-171 aren't highways....

* You have been expecting a baby for over three years...

* You understand that it's 2006 in some parts of the World...

* Your Home Study is followed by a number (i.e., #3 -or- #4)...

* You know that babies come in batches...

* You've been fingerprinted four times and have never committed a crime...

* You own new clothing in 3 little sizes for all 4 seasons
(because you don't know when? -or- how big?)...

* You're more interested in what will happen in March 2006 than April 2009...

* You know people who understand what you are talking about when
you talk about 2-day months and 5-day months...

* Your "Due Date" hasn't changed by days, but by years...

* You know who the "Rumor Queen" is...

* You know that the "forecast" doesn't have anything to do with the weather...

* You have waited so long that they have checked your fingerprints to see if
they have changed...

* When you speak about "that time of the month", you are talking about CCAA
referrals and updates...

And Finally...

* You might be adopting from China if you LOVE someone that you have never
met with all of your Heart!!!

Merry Christmas

For All Those Waiting... Merry Christmas

Is It Time?.....

Our friends, Carra & Casey had this posted on their Blog... I hope they don't mind that we borrowed it from them. It speaks to all of us who are waiting for that Special One...

A child sat on Jesus' lap in the splendor of Heaven.

The child asked, "Is it time?

"Jesus parted the clouds, looked and said,"No, not yet child.

"The child asked "When will it be time?"Jesus replied,

"When lessons are learned,hardships endured, and loneliness lived,then it will be time.

"Time passed.The child asked, "Is it time?"

Jesus parted the clouds, looked and said,"No, not yet child.

"The child asked, "When will it be time?"

Jesus replied, "When maturity is reached,self-worth affirmed and spirits strengthened, then it will be time.

"Time passed.The child asked, "Is it time?"

Jesus parted the clouds, looked and said,

"Their love is strong and their hearts are open.

Yes, now it is time-Your parents are ready."~author unknown