Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Adoption Thoughts

Do you know what I was thinking about today? As much I might complain or explain the wait to people, I hope I am not discouraging anyone from pursuing adoption from China. I have been wondering about what I am passionate about and perhaps my passion will be encouraging others to adopt (regardless of being domestic or international). This has truly been the coolest process. We have seen families being made and it just makes my hear smile when I see pictures of Gotcha Days and referral days!

On another note, I am taking care of a sweet little 6 year old named Rebecca Claire tonight who is from China. Her parents used CCAI and gave me so much information. Its been quite cool to talk to this family!

Thank you all for all the love, encouragement you have given Michael and I. As we continue to wait, we dream about LynMarie (orLynnMarie or Lynmarie or Lynnmarie) and what it will be like to hug and kiss her..What a fun day that will be. Until then, we will pray for her and those who will be surrounding her.

We both have new posts over at Amys and Michaels blogs. I am having people ask me random questions to see how honest I am. I have had some great questions. Feel free to visit!!

12 comments:

comingaroundagain said...

It really is the coolest process - a metamorphosis of hope on a grand scale. . . but so much more....

It's cool to know others that 'understand' because they are also experiencing it!

4D said...

It is a process that tries us and pushes us to the limits but will in the end, bring us to our future.

Keep smilin!

Kristy said...

You are just too sweet.
I love your outlook on all of this.
(and I really love the comment above me by D & D)
Bless your adorable heart, Amy !

Stephanie said...

Doris said it perfectly.... and you are so right. Adopting is truly an amazing process and you have an awesome attitude!

Tammy said...

Great thought! Hope you are having a great week!

dawn said...

Your day will come, our day will come and we are all in this together.
That first hug will take you places you have only dreamt of.
Hang in there.

Jeff and Valerie said...

We got home in December with Malia and just submitted our app to CCAI for number two. The wait the first time was bad, but has only worsened. We will wait as long as it takes for our next cool kid ;)

Donna said...

I can't wait to hug and kiss on your LynnMarie too!

C's Mom said...

Those are some pretty sweet adoption thoughts!

Middle-Aged Moi said...

It's funny how passionate I've become about adoption too. Both kinds. It's so amazing!

Deb said...

In the midst of this wait I think all of us have learned a thing or two about ourselves. It really causes us to think doesn't it?

redmaryjanes said...

We'll get through it. It's hard. We aren't going to be happy all of the time. It's important to be honest and seek out support.