Yet Another Post

Sorry, I am alittle post happy tonight. I have been meaning to do this one for awhile but kept forgetting. I stole this from someone else's blog. Her words describe exactly how I feel. The funny thing is I had even went to the park that day and I was doing the exact thing. She just words it much better than me.
From Elle's blog:
While I watched all of this transpire I couldn’t help myself doing a little comparing. Most moms sit around and compare their children. Not me. I sat around and compared myself to all the other moms. I was dressed nice, yet comfortably. I had remembered to brush my hair and of course I wore a pair of cute tennis shoes. For all my work at making myself look presentable, I still compared myself to them. Why? They each had a friend. Two moms sitting here or there. An obvious play group having lunch on a blanket. “Hi Betty,” or “Hi Susan,” when someone new arrived. Where was I? Sitting alone on a bench.

Frankly, I’m jealous. Sure it is easy to say look in the paper and find a play group. Or take your child here or there. But I’m socially awkward. Really. I have such a hard time making friends. I lack the ability to start a conversation. I would love to have a girlfriend that lives down the street or within a short distance.

I’ll keep trying. We’ll make regular trips to the park and the pool. Hopefully I’ll make a friend when preschool starts. Who knows. Anyone want to move to my neighborhood?

The Brown Envelope

We received the Brown Envelope a couple of days ago. In the adoption community it is exciting to receive but it really means nothing. It is the paperwork we need to take to China with us. It is saying that they are expecting us. The reason it really doesn't mean anything is because not everyone gets their packet before leaving. The guide in China can get new forms for you. Nonetheless it is just nice getting it. It makes it seem more real.

Some Good News

I really needed some good news today. I wasn't going to post about this until we actually had them but we got some more news that changed my mind. We heard that the contact in China received the cameras back from the orphanage. Hopefully it won't be long until we see current pictures of our little girl. We just got an email that the orphanage sent a faxed letter to the contact too. I can't wait to know what it says. We are having it translated. I am hoping it won't be too long until we get the pictures and letter.

We won't know until next week about Mom. She is having a MRI tomorrow and a bone scan on Monday. She may also have water on the brain. We are all praying that the tests will bring good news.

Prayers for my Mom and Dad

Please pray for my Mom and Dad. We found out today that Mom may have bone cancer.We won't know for sure until further testing. Needless to say Dad is very upset. Please keep them in your prayers. I attached a picture of the two of them from my wedding. The picture is in my wedding video but I don't know if anyone actually got to see that or not. The picture actually makes me sad. Mom used to be so vibrant and full of life. If only I could turn back time.

Package arriving in China details

Sorry after posting the post below I decided I would feel bad if I didn't post how our package arrived in China.

Delivered Abroad CHINA PEOPLES REP 05/20/07 11:30am

Arrived Abroad CHINA PEOPLES REP 05/18/07 7:47pm

International Dispatch KENNEDY AMC 05/15/07 11:08am

Enroute JAMAICA NY 11499 05/15/07 11:06am

Enroute RALEIGH NC 27623 05/14/07 4:36pm

Acceptance APEX NC 27502 05/14/07 12:09pm

Package arrived

We finally recieved news that our package arrived. Below is the path it took. I know it interest noone but me but I have to have a record of it. Aren't you glad I forgot to post its path to China?
ER960293164CN

Your item was delivered(City of Longyan) at 2007-05-23 10:30:00
Signed for by：郭玺[值班 　
Timing Site Status
　 2007-05-22 14:40:00 City of Xiamen Posting
　 2007-05-22 17:46:00 City of Xiamen Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2007-05-22 19:56:30 City of Xiamen Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-05-22 20:06:12 City of Xiamen Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2007-05-22 20:06:12 City of Xiamen Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2007-05-22 22:20:25 City of Xiamen Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-05-23 00:17:26 City of Xiamen Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2007-05-23 08:19:14 City of Longyan Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2007-05-23 09:37:41 City of Longyan Delivery arranged
　 2007-05-23 10:30:00 City of Longyan Delivery

Zachary at the Coca-Cola 600

Zachary had the time of his life. He loved watching the cars turn left for hours. When he came back to the hotel at 1:00 a.m. he had the biggest smile on his face.