The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.



Psalm 126:3



Thursday, January 1, 2009

A New Year...

Well today is the beginning of a new year,where life will take us all down different paths. I hope that down one path is bringing our daughter "Maiya" home along with many other important things.I have to say I have a few things in my mindset,but I always try to struggle and do better in different areas of my life and for the life of us as a family of 4. How about you?

We spent the evening going to a church service then out to eat at Cracker Barrel,I actully thought the barrel would crack before we got our food.Maybe they had to bust it out of the barrel.LOL,Ok so u could say we waited a while for the food.Then we went home just to be together.

I think my husband is looking to start raising Quail,yes a bird,although very healthy to eat and some fun for the boys.How about a name for this little farm? Maybe the boys can come up with a name.

A little bit of a update is that: I called immigration to check on our I800 status and they said hopefully we will hear something by the first week of Feb.It is pending for a officer to approve. Febuary of last year is when we started this journey. So Valentines Day is coming,immigration is coming,our 1 year mark on this adoption is coming,and what if Maiya is coming? WOW!! Feb. could be a exciting month. I feel like I need to get started on those adoption classes online and other things so we are not rushing last minute,the room and so many things just seem like they are lined up waiting to get done.Oh well,stop and breathe,and go with the flow.

So we are hoping and hoping,and more hoping that our tax refund will be enough for our referral.That would be such a blessing to us.So we will wait and see.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. May God bless you all in this new year.Gidget

6 comments:

Candice said...

We do have lots to look forward to this year...a lot of changes for our families. I too have a list of things that I need to get done before we bring our little boy home. I guess I need to get busy. :) I hope things begin to move quickly for you as your one year mark approaches.

Candice

Julie & Patrick said...

A good plan...keeping yourself busy as the last months of waiting are upon you...last months of waiting ...sounds good!!!

Happy New Year
Julie R

Sara said...

I love the idea of a fresh new start with New Year's Day! Time goes by so fast (unless we're waiting, waiting, waiting - ha!). It's great we have lots of tasks to keep us occupied! Praying for y'all!

The Pfeiffer Family said...

YAY for a new year!! I am Looking forward to what the Lord has planned for all our families this year. I too have many things to do before we bring our little Alesha home.

Apri :-)

Peter and Nancy said...

It's exciting to think about how many lives and families will be changed by this time next year. Thinking of you as you wait . . .
Nancy

Amy said...

I am seriously looking forward to 2009! 2008 was great too but things can only look "up"! Hoping you get that I-800 very soon!