August 8, 2007 Happy Anniversary!

Today is our nine year anniversary. Happy Anniversary Ron! I love you!

Dream Baby

I had an amazing dream the other night about Eden. Ron and I were at home when there was a knock on the door. A woman entered carrying a baby dressed in all yellow. She said that there had been a change and that she was bringing us our baby. She lay her down on my kitchen table and started going over paperwork with Ron. I remember her face. I have dreamt of Eden before but never this clearly. She had baby fine dark hair and was kind of chubby. I remember stroking the side of her face. I heard the woman say that she was nine months old. I also remember her telling me that she was less than twenty pounds and feeling happy because I knew she would fit into all of the clothes I bought for her. I picked her up off the table and held her. I remember the warmth and weight of her in my arms. Her body relaxed as I held her. It felt so real. The woman finally said... "So, will you take her?" I replied..."Of course we will take her." We then walked her to the door and she left. After Ron shut the door I looked at him and said... "This is a surprise!" and he replied, "yeah". I then woke up.


The Dream, a love poem.

When pleasure was, in dreaming, sure
I had a dream of love so pure
That angels shout when whispers sang
Into the air, then voices rang
To shout out their, "I love you"
And that was when I, dreaming, knew
That in all the world there will never be
Another love as yours for me.
But I awoke and in sorrow found
No traces of you were still around
And remembering the dream before
I closed my eyes to dream once more.
by Monique Urban

Smile, It's Monday

Okay, It's Monday and most of you are at work... unless you were smart like me and got a teaching degree... he he he! Anyway, here is a video that will put a smile on your face. Works for me every time!!!!!!!!

Dragon Boat Festival

On Saturday we attened our first Families With Children From China event. The Dragon Boat Festival was a lot of fun. The boys had dragons painted on their arms, made some neat crafts and participated in relay races. Ron and I met some really nice families too. I have to admit it was difficult. It was more difficult than I thought it was going to be. The children are all so beautiful. I had a couple of pity party moments early on, but after about an hour or so I did begin to enjoy myself. I just want her here so badly.

Far Away

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving
Hold on to me and, never let me go


Far Away, Nickelback

How much longer????

"How much longer?" That is a question that I get asked all the time. It is a tough one to answer, because I really don't know. We have been logged in for about 3 1/2 months. "Logged in" is the date when China has received your paperwork and have it in their system. Our date was April 16, 2007. There are currently 510 days in front of us in line. Sooo, after doing some math I have come up with some estimates.



If China gets through an average of 7 days per month, it will take just over 6 years until we get a referral. (Oh Lord, just put me away!)

If China gets through an average of 10 days per moth, it will take 4 years and a couple of months until we get a referral. (I feel sick)

If China gets through an average of 14 days per month, it will take just over 3 years until our referral. (I can live with that, but won't like it)

If China gets through an average of 17 days per month, it will take 2 1/2 years until our referral. (HIGHLY unlikely, but a girl can dream!)


So the big question is... what will they average??? The past 4 months they have averaged about 6 days per month.
April- 6 days Oct. 27 - Nov. 1, 2005
June- 6 days Nov. 2 - Nov. 7, 2005
July- 7 days Nov. 8 - Nov. 14, 2005
August- 7 days Nov. 15 - Nov. 21, 2005

However, the month of November, 2005 had many many many people logged in for each of those days so it has taken longer to get through them. Once China gets through this heavy month, I am hoping for some larger numbers of days. Only time will tell.

Why Men Don't Give Birth

Warning! Bad language in the video!

Most people we know have seen this video. It made quite an impression. My husband Ron is the one in the orange hat. He takes fly fishing trips a few times a year with his friends. On one of the trips he ended up with a fly hook in his hand. One of his dear friends was kind enough to video while the others yanked it out.


On a side note... I was involved in a car accident around the same time this video was posted on youtube. I had a concussion with memory loss and a broken finger. I spent the night in the hospital. Not to sound wimpy but it was pretty traumatic. Anyway, on several occasions after seeing friends or family the first thing they would say upon seeing us, with great concern, was, "Ron, how is your hand???!!!!" Not that I was looking for sympathy but PLEASE!!! This really is a great movie though. It can make your skin crawl and laugh out loud at the same time!