Trading Spaces and more...

Well Saturday Dec. the 27th was the beginning of the transformation of the kid's bedrooms.We finally have completed the move.Adyn is now sharing a room with his big brother.Clothes have moved,toys have been moved, some discarded and so on. We have started to try to clear out and prepare to start on "Maiya's room.First we have got to clean the carpet,then paint it Pink and Brown.Then I will be getting my daybed and dresser from my parents home,and I will put it in our future daughter's room.Any ideas on the pink and brown,I am all ears? We want to take our time and enjoy this step by step.I know we still have time,but I wanna get a heads up!
We had a wonderful and blessed Christmas season. Time with family, and being thankful for all God has done and all God is gonna do in our lives.Adyn and Bailey recieved some fun presents and clothes. Adyn and Bailey have been very entertained with their things.Maiya also recieved a cute Cabbage Patch from us and her first pink and brown soft baby blanket from her Nana and Pappaw from North Carolina.The sweet letter they enclosed was very touching and inspiring.I am gonna put in in her baby book.I look forward to the day when I can read her the letter.
After this post I will be taking another break from the blog world,I hope you all have a blessed New Year.

Is it just a dream?

Well it has been a while since I dreamed about the adoption.A few months back,I had a dream about out little girl.It was just her smiling and laughing.That dream I could never forget. It was peaceful,and she was so happy.

Well early this morning,I felt myself tossing and turning,trying to wake up.I had my cell phone. All of a sudden it rang,it said Tami Davidson!! I was shocked!! I answered the phone and she began to tell me all about this little girl. She told me about a couple of minor concerns. I told her that I would need time to talk this over with Shane and that we needed to pray about this. And that was it.I was feeling slightly stressed out.All these things always seem to come to your head at once.Being after you just woke up,I was trying to get my thoughts sorted out.My brain and heart were racing.

Yes,this was my dream.I had to record it because I didn't want to forget this.I feel like I am half asleep typing in this dream. Now I am thinking "Gidget, one day this is really gonna happen". For now it may be just a dream,but later in God's time it will be for real.Tami one day will call us about our little "Maiya". I am sure you all can relate to how children dream the most sweetest Christmas dreams, maybe this is my sweet Christmas dream. Instead of sugarplums dancing in my head,Tami calling me about our referral, was dancing in mine. I wonder is this how it's gonna be,or is this just a dream? I hope u all have a very Merry Christmas with your families.Gidget

Do you really want to know?

Do you really want to know? Well I called immigration yesterday and they said they are running about 60 days processing time.They told me we should hear from them next month.So that could be a wonderful new years present.Of course I feel like a referral could come with that.But that is out of my control.
After emailing Tami today about a time frame,I now am not so excited.That is a good thing because I don't want to get my hopes up of something happening the first of the year then be dissappointed.I am just gonna expect the longer wait and trust in god for the perfect time and perfect plan.She told us to expect a long wait, and it helps with the waiting game.She said it could be 2,6,or 8 months,and that there is no way of knowing.Tami said even if they get a batch in at the first of the year there is no way she knows if one could be a possible match for us.So that is the update.I know not very uplifitng,but we all know who is in control of this plan,GOD.So we still just WAIT and PRAY,and long for the day when Maiya joins her new family.Gidget
Maggie,I finally found Maiya a cabbage patch off of ebay.I will post a picture when I get it.I want to see yours too. I am really hoping you get your referral soon.But we have got to travel together.I am anxious to see what happens next month.

Our big boy turns 8.

Well Dec. 12 was Bailey's birthday.I cannot believe he is 8 years old. He is such a good big brother to Adyn. I am so grateful that the lord blessed us with a wonderful son. Adyn tries to do everything he does. It is so cute.Can't wait till Maiya joins in on the fun. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bailey.
It is icey and cold here. NO School tomorrow,so I have got to come up with something for the boys and I to do.
Congrats to all the families on their good news.I hope more good news is coming.Until more news,waiting for immigration approval then the BIG REFERRAL!!

Prayer can move mountains...

Hey everyone,our prayer time has been set.I have made the announcement also on the forums.I thought we should get started right away,right? This will be regarding all of our adoption processes and for other children who are waiting for families to open their hearts to adoption.

The time window will be Mon-Fri from 6-9 a.m..On the weekends,find time whenever it is best for you and your family. Atleast we will have some diligent and consistent prayer going thru the week. I hope everyone decides to participate.

Some things to focus on are: Getting the babies home safe,travel. Referrals,Immigration,NOC and more.Let's pray that this moving will stay at a steady pace,and that finances will work out for all.And last but not least,for the lord to give us strength and peace during this wait.
Also,let's remember for more people to see the need for these children all over the world,including sponsorship.

Where two or more people are gathered together and agreed,it shall be done!!Praise the lord for a avenue of communication,where hearts can be touched and where miracles can happen. Prayer is such a powerful and precious gift. HAPPY DAY,Gidget

Christmas Picture for 2008

Well this a one of our Christmas pictures that we had taken tonight.My friend recently just opened up her own studio in her home.She does a great job.Of course the picture has not been edited yet,but good enough for my blog. It is so hard to get the children to pose,be still,and so on.It was fun even after the boys had to get some snaps of them doing FLIPS!! Can't wait to see those.I can't believe how much the boys have grown.I hope we have Maiya with us next year taking our Christmas pictures. Still waiting on immigration approval then the BIG REFERRAL,but I am not stressing.

I want to enjoy this Christmas season with Christ the focus and my family all around me. All the snuggles,all the cuddles,all the christmas cookies,all the movies,all the smiles,all the laughter. Just to soak in the special moments and to be thankful of every one that god has given us. Have a wonderful weekend.

To all the families waiting for your child to come home:Just think you soon will have these special moments to share. Maybe we will have some BIG movement soon.Gidget

Cleared and 9 months,

Well 9 months ago in Feb. we started this adoption process.So we have been paper pregnant 9 months.It has been a interesting journey,and we know there is even more road to travel,but it will all be worth the journey when we have our "Maiya".

Today I had to call the I 800 office concerning our refund and I asked this guy to go ahead and check on our status of our application.Since I had some pinky troubles last week at our FP appointment.Guesswhat,our fingerprints have cleared.He also said that the 90 day timeline is decreasing and hopefully we will have approval soon. He said we were waiting on the officer to clear this case.I hope he knows what he is talking about.Anyway,just happy my pinky fingers cleared.That woman had my nerves tore up about my pinkys,GOOD GRIEF!!!Now I have got to see it on paper,right now I am just having faith that he is right and all of our approvals are coming.I hope we get our I800 A approval soon,hang in there everyone! Speaking of hang,sometimes I feel like I am hanging by a thread on this waiting buisness.I have to say I am learning quite a bit from this experience,something like this,I HAVE NO CONTROL!!! I just take it one day at a time,one step at a time,and I am just grateful for every moment.I do have my frazzled days but I guess they balance themselves out.My husband is a great balance to those days!I hope everyone has a great weekend,and try not to shop too much for Christmas!!!! I plan to do some shopping this weekend,but not very much,I hope I don't go over what I am allowing myself.HAPPY DAY,Gidget