December Referrals.....Finally!

China Center For Adoption Affairs has updated their site!

Let's see......another 3 1/2 years for us???? Lord, I hope not!

Frustration

Aaaarrrrgghhhh!!! It looks as if this month's referral batch only went up to November 30, 2005. At this rate I'll be at least 43 when Elizabeth comes home. I'm trying to stay positive and think that our baby is just not ready yet. I hope and pray that referrals speed up for the 2006 year. We're in it for the long run. I just keep telling myself that it gives us more time to save, finish projects, spend extra time with the three kids we have, etc. When it happens it will be joyous and hopefully I'll forget about all the stress this is creating in my mind. On a positive note, Alex just finished cross country season. He shaved almost two minutes off his time from the beginning to the end of the season. It was awesome to watch him run. Donovan is practicing his dribbling for basketball; which begins in November. MK is becoming my clone. She has decided she wants to let her grow like mine and she wants to be a teacher. I love it!!

New Referrals are IN

Referrals were posted from the CCAI (Chinese Center of Adoption Affairs) today. Only four LID dates were given referrals this month which goes from November 22-25, 2005. This is a VERY large month for LID's, so hopefully it will start speeding up soon. Congratulations to all the families who will be seeing pictures of ther little ones in the next couple of days!! Each month brings us a little bit closer to Elizabeth!

August ends......

Donovan recently set up a lemonade stand in the front yard. Phillip helped him make the drinks and Donovan sold the drinks for .25 each.. All the neighbors came and he ended up making $17.50. Our young entrepeneur is doing a great job!

Happy Birthday Baby Girl

"Isn't she lovely isn't she beautiful. I never thought through love we'd be making one as lovely as she, but isn't she lovely made from love." - Stevie Wonder

Our baby turned five today; the apple of my eye; my little shadow. I am so blessed by God.

August Referrals Came Today!

Today referrals for all families with LID's through November 21, 2005 came. (With a LID of 2/7/07 I think it's gonna be awhile before we're up to bat!) I'm sooo excited for all those families who can now take a great big breath and finally let themselves feel the joyous blessing(s) awaiting them on the other side of the world! Congratulations to you all!!

Family members: If you go to http://www.chinaadopttalk.com/ and myadoptionwebsite.com you'll be able to see some of the cute little babies!