Adoption Update.....

MONTHS

Four months ago today, on Feb. 1st, my dossier arrived at GLA.

 Not to be overly dramatic (not in my character, J/K) but the waiting has be LONG!!!   I am praying, very hard, that I will get my referral by September. GLA has told me it will be at least 6 months (which is August 1st) . I have been encouraged when hearing other families wait times for referrals. Please join me in praying!


Also, last night 23 children arrived at GLA from a orphanage that was closed by the Haitian government.  Staff at GLA knew some children were coming, but were surprised at the number of kids.  Here is the post from Dixie about the newest orphans.

Happy Mother's Day to All the Haitian Mommys

Today, in Haiti, Mother's Day is celebrated.  

I found out (on FB-thanks, Susan) that Haitians wear a red flower to honor their mother if she is living and either purple or white to honor a mother that has passed. What a special way you honor moms! Love the tradition. 

I am beginning to realize spring will be a busy season full of celebrations. Some Haitian Holidays and my family has a lot of spring birthdays as well.

VERY Wise Advice.......

Love this post from a Missionary Family, The Livesay's, who currently live in Port au Prince, Haiti-

CLICK HERE to READ !

This Song is for Baby Cakes-It's Called HOME (Get It?? )

(I know cheesy, right!!!)

Really, I just wanted to post this video of Phillip Phillips winning American Idol last night !!! 

CLICK TO WATCH !

But, really, if you listen to the words, it does (loosely) fit on adoption blog....at the end of the song, Phil goes to hug his family (SNIFF, SNIFF)...it gives me chills every time.  Gets me thinking of what it will be like when I an united with Baby Cakes (I know, I am stretching)

Here is a link to the video- I do love him so!!!!!


Still trying to decide whether or not to bring the band to the airport for the Homecoming =) You have to watch the video to understand the comment....
 

Adoption Update....

First of all, I want to thank everyone who continues to inquire about my adoption... I can't believe how supported I have felt through this L....O....N.....G journey! I even feel supported way up in Pine River, MN. =) Also, thanks for your prayers, I can honestly say, I can feel them!!!

Second of all, I think I need lesson in counting. GLA continues to tell me that I will need to wait at least 6 months before I will get a referral for an infant girl. My dossier got to Haiti Feb 1st, so I have been telling everyone July 1st is 6 months, a.... no it's not....... August 1st will be 6 months. More time to wait!! Feel free to check out my timeline- I LOVE adding dates to it!

Third of all, I got some good news from GLA this last week, I found out I am 1 of 13 families waiting for a referral at GLA... I feel good about that number =) I was thinking there would be more waiting families! I am going with LUCKY # 13 =)

Thanks again for reading !

Happy Flag Day Dis-huit Mai” (Eighteen May)

 Today, May 18th, in Haiti, Haitians young and old are celebrating Flag Day. 

 This is the song that is often sung today:  ( I can't read Creole yet, but we will try to sing it each year with Babycakes!)

Mon drapeau po po
Mon joli petit drapeau
C’est Dessalines qui l’a créé
mon joli petit drapeau
C’est Catherine Flon qui l’a cousu
Mon joli petit drapeau!

Here is a post from the GLA blog from last year-  May 18, 2011 GLA Toddler House Celebration 

UPDATE: Here are some pictures from this year's, 2012, celebration!

Happy Flag Day Babycakes- maybe, just maybe next year we can celebrate together!

Lucky Ducks- Newborn Moms are Lucky Ducks

Newborn Olivia - her parents are Lucky Ducks!

Awwww... babies. I do love them so.
 Love, really, is a understatement.  I am obsessed with them. I just can not give them enough kisses! Ask all my nieces and nephews.  This weekend I went to a baby shower for a friend who is having a boy in June. I also got to hold and snuggle Olivia Joy, who will be1 mo in a few days. It's kind of hard to be around babies.... I do have to admit, I got a bit jealous this weekend =/

Sometimes, I wonder why, and get a bit sad, to think that I will most likely miss the "baby stage" of Babycakes' life. I think of how Moms of newborns get to love on their babies from the very beginning.  Let me back up, in Haitian adoptions, most families get matched with an infant, but by the time the process is complete and the child comes home, they are closer to toddler age. I am praying that she will come home before she is 24 months. Don't get me wrong, I sure do believe that God is bigger than time lines but I am also trying to be realistic with the process too. She will come when she comes!

But look on the bright side..... 
I have a hunch parenting a toddler will also have it's own set of unique blessings- If I am lucky Babycakes will turn out like Emma  (my friend Jen's adorable 2 yr old)..  like Emma but a little more chocolate!

Two Year Old Emma- her parents are also Lucky Ducks!

Thanks again for reading.......