Referrals have arrived...

Congratulations to those of you who are seeing your precious little ones this month. Wishing you safe travels and wonderful "gotcha" days!

Josh's First Game...

My nephew, Josh, started playing flag football at his school, Northside Christian. (Did I mention that Northside is the family Alma mater?) Here a few pictures of his first game. Grandpa, Dottie, and Papa Joe all made it out to see his first game. Steve was able to help coach, aren't they cute together?

Finally Free...

Yes, I'm finally free! Free from class, boring reading, and homework. I finished my last class two weeks ago and have earned my bachelor's degree in E-Business. I can now read a book or get on-line without feeling guilty about not getting my homework done.

The only school related decision left to make is - Do I participate in next years commencement ceremony or not? I missed the cutoff for the ceremony this year. Decisions, decisions...

(The reason for this picture instead of my diploma is I have to apply for it now that I have received my final grade. Isn't that a kick, lol. So in 6-10 weeks I can post the real thing.)

Let's Play Family Feud...

A friend sent this to me today. It's been awhile since I've done one of these things so here we go.
1. Name something you use in the shower? Conditioner
2. Name something a football player wears under his uniform? T-shirt
3. Name something people hate to find on their windshield? Bird poop
4. Name something a man might buy before a date? Gum (better have good breath!)
5. What is another word for blemish? Pimple
6. Something you cook in the microwave? Bagelfuls
7. Name a piece of furniture people need help moving? Entertainment Center
8. Name a reason a younger man might like an older woman? Less drama
9. Name something a dog does that embarrasses its owner? Growls at the neighbor’s dog
10. Name a kind of test you cannot study for? Time
11. Name something a boy scout gets a badge for? Starting a fire???
12. Name a phrase with the word home in it. Home field advantage
13. Name a sport where players lose teeth? Hockey
14. Name something a teacher can do to ruin a student's day? Pop Quiz
15. What is a way you can tell someone has been crying? Runny mascara
16. Name a bird you wouldn't want to eat? Pelican
17. Name something a person wears even if it has a hole in it? Socks
18. Name something that gets smaller the more you use it? Eyeliner

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It's Been 2 Years...

Two years have come and gone. It's with mixed emotions that I write this post. I had truly hoped that some miracle would happen for all of us waiting. The dream hasn't died but I think I've finally resigned myself to the fact that this journey is unpredictable. It's trying. It's more difficult than we ever imagined it would be. The “wait” has been a lesson in faith and patience to say the least. Yes, it has been agonizing. It has brought tears, frustration, depression, and doubt. It has also brought growth and renewed faith. We have run the emotional gauntlet and somehow come out stronger. It’s not over and I’m pretty sure we will run this gauntlet again a time or two before it’s finally done. I think the difference is now I expect it. I know what it is and what it can do to me. I know there will be days that it wears me down. I also know that I am surrounded by supportive and loving people. I know that no matter how bad it gets I’m not giving up. Baby girl you are in my heart and I’m not letting go.

Thanks to all of you who that have been here to pick up the pieces, provide a shoulder, and offer encouraging words, I can’t tell you how much you are appreciated. You have given me the courage and strength to go on. As the wait continues I may yet again need you but wait I will. Our turn will come, we will bring our daughter home and this limbo will turn into a distant and faded memory.

Referrals have arrived...

Congratulations to all of those who have received their referrals this month. Wishing you safe and speedy travels to bring your children home.

The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before February 09, 2006.

With this batch (9 days) we are now 218 LID days away. Baby steps but still steps in the right direction.