Humor Required

The adoption process can feel long. Any fellow adopting parents may find humor and tenderness in reading the message below from our adoption agency. Indeed, a sense of humor is needed during this process. I certainly laughed out loud and also identified with the love of a child I have never met. Enjoy!!!

You Know You're Adopting When...

* You keep an extra copy of your dossier in your car just in case
the house burns down.
* You stalk the mail person on a regular basis.
* You feel more connected to other adoption bloggers than you do to
some members of your extended family.
* You’ve had more yard sales this year than you have had in your entire life.
* You are now on a first name basis with the employees at USCIS.
* You worry about, dream about, and are completely in love with a
child you have never met.
* Your heart skips a beat when the phone rings.
* You have given your Case Manager a special ringtone on your cell phone

Treasuring Marriage

I would never imagine taking a vacation during this busy season of our life. But, God has blessed me so much. My wonderful husband asked me, “If I can use our frequent flier miles to pay for a plane ticket, hotel (with a continental breakfast), and rental car, plus arrange for my parents watch Lillian, will you take a vacation with me?” YES!!!!

So, I am thrilled to share a few pictures from our week in San Francisco. In the middle of an adoption process, as a co-owner of a construction company, as a student and full-time mommy … we still managed to take a vacation together – no toddler! It was a delight to spend time walking the hills hand-in-hand, admire ice-skaters in Union Square, tour Alcatraz, squeeze onto a old-school trolley, stroll through the park, ride bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge, and linger during meals. Not to mention having time to read two books - not related to school!

It was a huge reminder that my marriage comes before my role of Mom. I desperately missed Lillian at times, but appreciated the adult time with Christopher even more. This was a valuable lesson to experience before we become parents of two precious kidos. After all, the best gift I have to offer our next child is a loving home with parents who model the importance and sacredness of marriage. Including, leaving our kids with trusted family to get a little alone time together ;)
A special thank-you to Opa, Oma, and Auntie Tam for taking such good care of Lillian. Our vacation would not be possible without your support.

Another special thank-you to Grandpa and Nanny for watching Lillian so we can have date nights and stay in Bible study!

We really are blessed by the support of our family!

Thank-you!