The Waiting Begins...

Things are started...We sent in the first fees for the adoption and tomorrow morning I will send in the paperwork for the home study.  We couldn't have done it without help from all of you!  And thanks to Liz and Dwayne for giving us so much stuff to sell at the yard sale!  That was a nice surprise today, Liz!  There are many ways to help.  Each is as important as the next.  I know the time that goes into cleaning out a house and delivering it to someone else.  It is a blessing, as is saying a prayer when someone comes to your mind.  Thank you all!


So now as I wait for the next step, more of the same....I continue reading everything I can about parenting an adoptive child, a deaf child, and even Chinese culture.  I am committed to educating myself in every possible way.  And you know what?  It's making me a better mom in the process, because I am applying some of it to Alex, Ava Grace and Nicholas.  


Nicholas asked me yesterday, "Mommy, when are you going to get Chen Chen?"  I replied, 'Well, mommy has to save a little more money first'.  For a moment, he had the inquisitive look on his face that toddlers give when they process data into their little brains. Then his wrinkled brow suddenly lifted into a look disbelief and he said "Nah!!!!!  You're teasing me!!!!", as if he thought I was trying to tell him I had to buy Chen chen from Wal-mart or something.  I love this age!!  Kids are so funny!


Please continue to pray for us if you feel led to.  We really could use it!!!