Laugh With Those Who Laugh...

It has become increasingly difficult to wait for this child. Just knowing that she's out there somewhere. I had no idea that I would be this emotionally invested before even meeting her...

But when referrals come for others it does bring me such joy for them. The line has moved up a little. The wait is now 16 months from login to referral and continues to increase. We started the process about 18 months ago. Our 1 year login anniversary was the 17th of January. Referrals have come in through October 13, 2005. The way it looks right now... it will be the first of August when we will receive our referral with travel falling in October 2007.

We are doing a lot of organizing and early preparations. I've been looking at packing lists and compiling lists of what to bring to China...

The kids have enjoyed playing in the snow that fell last night. I am wanting spring to hurry and get here. I love working out in the yard. I look forward to blowing the leaves away and watching the new buds and shoots burst from the ground. I can't wait to walk with Ruby through the garden, push her on the swing, and sit out on the deck to read books..... sigh... dreaming again....