Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A Probable Pandemic

Watching the evening news....it looks like the Swine Flu outbreak will become a pandemic. There are many cases in New York, and now Nassau and Suffolk counties are effected. Although the flu is continuing to spread, those who have caught it here in NY are getting better. I'm very thankful for that. I am very sorry for the child in Texas who has passed away from this flu, and my prayers are with his family. The news just reported that this child was from Mexico and came to Texas to visit family. What is Mexico doing to curb this illness?? The World Health Organization has announced that all countries now need to put there pandemic plans into effect.

Rumors today, strongly suggest that the CCAA will halt referrals and TA's for at least 20-30 days. When I first read that on RQ this morning, it knocked the wind out of me. 3+ years and counting waiting for our child and now this. I readily admit I had a small pity party at work this morning. It couldn't have been larger cause I was at work. If I were home, I'm sure I would have given in to my emotions, so maybe it was a good thing that I had to work today.

I can't find fault with China and the CCAA for their decisions. They are protecting their citizens and children. It is the responsible thing to do.

My faith is strong, I still believe that our Lord is in control of this adoption and the length of time that it will take. But....that doesn't mean that I'm happy at the moment. I am trying so hard to remain at peace, but it's hard, really hard.

My thoughts and prayers are with my friend Kim, who was imminently expecting a referral and who now must wait again. I send all the hugs I can. I'm right there with you bud!!!!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

A Day At The Vanderbilt


This was our first view of the Vanderbilt Musuem as we walked towards it.


Have you ever seen "Crocodile Dundee II"? Remember the mansion on Long Island where is girl friend was held captive? Remember when the crowd walks into the walkway of the mansion?? It was the Vanderbilt!! I just learned that today!



The court yard and clock tower.


Today was a beautiful day in New York. Our first day this spring, above 80 degrees. Ahhh, shorts and flip flops, love it!!

We decided to find something to do that would keep us out of doors as much as possible. Well we decided to visit the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium.

We so enjoyed walking the grounds. What a beautiful view of the Northport Harbor and the Long Island Sound. It was such a beautifully sunny and clear day that we could see all the way to Connecticut!

We decided to take in the planetarium show about our solar system. The last time I visited a planetarium was a long time ago when I was a young girl. My Dad had taken us to the New York Planetarium in NYC. I remember that after the show, we visited the gift shop and he bought me a book all about the solar system. I remember reading that book over and over for many years to come. I thought of my Dad so much today, I know he was with me.

We also took a tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion. All I can say about the tour is.....wow!! William K. Vanderbilt built the mansion between 1910 and 1936. I'm a history buff and loved the tour. I think John really had a good time too.

What a great day!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

37 Month LID Anniversary

Wow, today is our 37 month LID anniversary. We have been logged in with the CCAA for 3 years and one month today. This is not an anniversary for wine and roses, LOL!, but the one thing I know for sure, is that we are one month closer to meeting our daughter and that is what is really worth celebrating.

Just visited
RQ, and latest news is that the CCAA has begun matching. Hopefully we'll hear some rumors soon as to what the next cut off date will be.

Fourteen (14) days and counting!!!!!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter




Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Easter!

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." -John 3:17

He Is Risen!!!!

Hallelujah!!!!

Monday, April 06, 2009

April Referral Update

Referrals began arriving this past Friday for log in dates, 3/7 and 3/8. Trying to look at things with a positive spin, for although the CCAA referred only 2 days (I think**), 3/7/06 was a big day (lot's of dossiers were logged in that day). Congratulations to all the March families that received their referrals!!

My heart goes out to my good friends Kim and Mike as their referral (their LID is 3/7) was not received on Friday. Their agency did not receive referrals for 3/7, but they were received for 3/8. Hopefully this was an oversight and will be rectified as soon as possible, but I can only imagine the angst and pain my friends are experiencing. John and I are sending our prayers, hugs and positive vibes their way.

** RQ posted today that possibly some agencies also received 3/9 referrals as well. Well, I've changed the LID countdown to 14 days. I'll wait and see if I should change it further.

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Time Marches On and Love Remains




We are marking two sad anniversaries in my family. March 24th was 21 years ago that we lost my dear mother Dolores to lung cancer at the young age of 54.
My sister and I visit her grave often and bring lots of flowers, especially purple ones, as purple was her favorite color.
Although it's been a long time since mom passed, her memory is very much alive for us both.
If not for this wonderful, caring woman, we would not be who we are today.

This Friday, April 10th will be one year since my dear father Martin passed away. It is so hard to fathom that it's been a whole year already. I miss him so much. I still find myself thinking that I have to call him and tell him about this or that, about things that are happening in my life, only to be snapped back to reality. I still talk to him, all the time, but sadly cannot hear his wonderful voice in return. How I miss his soothing voice.

Today my sister and I visited our parents graves and brought them both colorful bouquets of flowers. We looked up to the beautiful blue sky and again let them know how much they are missed and of course loved.
 

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