2008 is almost over!

Yeah! I think like many other people, Jolynn and I are glad to see 2008 go and are looking forward to 2009. We haven't posted in awhile because there hasn't been too much news to post.

However, we did get a very cryptic letter from our agency over the weekend. The adoption process is pretty much like a roller coaster ride. And at times it can be one of those old wooden roller coasters that gives you a rough ride. I'm trying to be positive about things coming up in '09 but I would be lying if I said I wasn't concerned about what was said in the letter. The letter reflected the same negative outlook on the economy that we see every night in the news. Every industry, including the adoption industry is affected by the slow economy. Which translates into slower processing which means longer wait times etc. I don't want to go into too many details at this point because we do have a meeting in a couple of weeks. And I don't want to speculate on things only to say that I'm hoping that this meeting will be a "state of the agency" type of meeting and nothing more.

So for now, I'm going to stay positive and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Great Quotes and Merry Christmas

"Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear."



"Every experience God gives us, every person he puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only he can see."



both written by Corrie Ten Boom

I have these quotes framed and hanging in our home. They are helpful for me. I thought I would share them because there is so much about this International Adoption journey that prompt me to say them to myself. The waiting is the hardest part. I start the "what ifs" that seem to be a waste of time but difficult to stop. So for now I talk with Rich who is so much better at finding patience and not speculating. I also Pray. We are in good hands with our Agency and have faith that we will hear something in the New Year.

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Give big hugs and big smiles. Take lots of pictures and send them to us. We love to see the Christmas albums.

Bunny Christmas Ball

We had a great Thanksgiving. Tried a new Brussels Sprouts Dish that was really good. If anyone wants a copy just let me know.

Brenda (Rich's sister) gave us an ornament for our tree. It is really cute and says "Some Bunny Loves You". When she gave it to me I cried a little and she teared up too. Corny, I know but I really want to Thank you Bren.

In adoption news we are updating some paperwork and waiting as patiently as possible for a referral.