Hi everybody. It's been several days since my last post. It's been extremely hectic around our house. I am very busy with work right now... as a matter of fact, I'm on a flight right now to the Las Vegas for a week-long meeting. This flight is allowing me some quiet, thinking time and I guess I might as well fill you in on what's swirling around in that brain of mine.
First, we said goodbye to my great-aunt Ruby, my grandad's sister, on Saturday. Aunt Ruby lived down the road from me all my life. She was a gifted cook, a wonderful seamstress, and loved her family. It made her day, her week even, when we stopped by with the boys. She always bought their favorite Hershey bars for Halloween every year. My grandad took great care of her, as she lived alone for the majority of her adult life. He called her every morning, brought her paper to her, picked up her mail every day, and she was the last phone call he made every night. Aunt Ruby is with God, and I'm so happy for her. But it kills me to see my grandad so sad. He is lost right now. At her funeral on Saturday, it just struck me... you get one life... you might as well live it. No regrets... do the things you love, reach for the stars, take risks, love your family. Times like these help me realize the stuff that really matters; and the importance of not putting off doing things. Live a life of purpose, so that when you stand before your Maker, you can thank Him for the gift of this life. And He can say... "Atta girl.."
A family from our adoption agency is in China right now and they got their baby girl, Lily, today. Their daughter was actually in the same orphanage as Mia; in fact, she was sitting at the table with Mia as she celebrated her first birthday. She is the baby that is sitting to Mia's right... wearing the red sweater. Isn't that something? It is surreal to watch these unions on the internet and I just wonder how Griff, me, and my mom are going to react when these strangers hand over our Mia. I believe I may fall on my knees in gratitude for finally getting to that moment. We will see...
Our dossier is being authenticated in Houston this week and will then be sent by DHL to China for review. We are hoping to have the dossier to CCAA by the end of next week. Unfortunately, we are fast approaching Chinese New Year, which is a very important holiday in China. EVERYONE is off from work... and that means CCAA will not be working. Right now, they are processing paperwork quickly and we are so praying that they keep that up.
As I drove to Atlanta in the wee hours of this morning, I listened to a Sidewalk Prophet's song that I love so much... the lyrics are so fitting for this day. Here's just a few: "Be strong in the Lord and never give up hope. You're gonna do great things, I already know. God's got a hand on you so don't live life in fear. Forgive and forget and don't forget why you're here. Take your time and pray... these are the words I would say..."
Now... I'm heading to Vegas. Viva Las Vegas. Until next time... love you all.
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