Waiting Some More

This mama is about to lose her mind. It's been 101 days since our log in date and STILL no word. Well...I need to take that back. There's word...but not one that I want to hear.

I emailed Jynger and Katie this afternoon just to let them know that soon I'll probably have the need for a straight jacket. Jynger sent back an email saying that we won't hear anything now until after TET. So, I need to prepare not to hear anything until late February or early March. AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!

Surprisingly, I'm not sad. I'm just numb. Oh well...it is what it is...and I can't do anything about it.

Please pray that we get good news soon. I'm longing to kiss my sweet baby. For now, I'll just give Ian some extra kisses. Thank goodness he's still at an age where he enjoys kisses from mommy.

Look At The Ticker At The Bottom of the Page

This just stinks....it's been 100 days since our log in date. I'm bummed...but trying to be realistic since TET is rapidly approaching. We're hopeful that we'll hear SOMETHING early next week. I know it won't be "the call" for travel, but I would just love to know that our paperwork is moving along. Frustrated!!!

But, I'm oh so looking forward to the day when I hold my sweet Drew for the first time. March is just around the corner. I had to make a return appointment with the dermatologist yesterday. She wanted to see me in 4-6 weeks. 4 weeks is February 26th and 6 weeks is March 11th. I made the appointment for February 26th...hoping that we'll be either on our way to Vietnam or already in Vietnam in March. Ian's birthday is March 24th...and I really want to be home for it. Although he's young enough that we can make his birthday celebration on another day and he'll never know the difference. But...if we need to be in Vietnam...then that's where we'll be.

Say a few prayers for us when you think of it. 100 days is too long to wait on some news.

I've Been Tagged

I've been "tagged" by my blogger buddy Julie....so here goes....

4 Jobs I've Had
1. Medical Practice Administrator (current position)
2. Provider Relations Rep
3. Staffing Coordinator
4. Administrative Assistant

4 Movies I Watch Over and Over
1. The Big Chill
2. While You Were Sleeping
3. We Are Marshall (my alma mater)
4. Cars (that's Ian's new favorite)

4 Places I've Lived
1. Tulsa, OK
2. Huntington, WV
3. Phoenix, AZ
4. Buffalo, NY

4 Shows I Watch
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Biggest Loser
3. American Idol
4. All My Children (thank goodness for Soap Net)

4 Places I've Been
1. India
2. San Diego, CA
3. NYC
4. Mount Rushmore

4 People Who Email Me Regularly
1. Charlie
2. Brad
3. Mary
4. Deb (my BFITWWW)

4 Favorite Things To Eat
1. Anything Mexican
2. Ice Cream
3. Cheez-Its
4. Did I mention Mexican?

4 Places I'd Rather Be
1. On the beach
2. Home in my pj's
3. Vietnam
4. Vietnam

4 Things I'm Looking Forward To This Year
1. Holding Drew for the first time
2. Seeing Drew's homeland
3. Returning home with Drew to meet our sweet Ian
4. Being a mom to 2 boys


OK...that's it for me. Now I'm tagging Shelley R.(Sam's mommy) and Heather W. (Rocco's mommy). Looking forward to learning more about you.

Name

A fellow Dillon mom passed along a link to the meaning of Vietnamese names. I just had to look up Drew's.

Quang - clear, brilliant, good reputation
Nhat - long life

I had to look up his American name too....

Drew - Manly

How cool is that? We're going to have another brilliant boy in our house. Can't wait :)

An Update....Sort Of

Today we received an update. Not the news we wanted though :(

Apparently there are some small mistakes on Drew's paperwork. Jynger says it's nothing to worry about. Apparently it's typos that need to be corrected. They will supposedly be corrected this week. If that happens, then we'll be on Step 7. This shouldn't delay our process, but we need to anticipate the longer time frame. Jynger still thinks March or April travel are very do-able. April? I'm so totally not prepared for April. March is bad enough, but April? Oh well....it is what it is. I'm pretty bummed, but it will be fine in the end.

Our pastor, Deron Spoo, has a minute on one of our local TV stations each morning. This morning his message was about "worry". How timely for me. Philippians 4:6-7 says "Do not be anxious about anything, but in EVERY situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

My lunch break is over, so I need to compose myself and get back to work.

Let's Start Now

Let's start praying now that we'll get some news this week. We've been sitting in steps 2-6 for 83 days. Way too long.

6 Months Old

Today our baby is 6 months old. To celebrate, we had a cupcake in his honor. Ian was excited to have cake for "Drew's Birday". It's hard to believe he's 6 months old already. Hopefully it won't be long before we have him in our arms forever.

Drew's big brother Ian....enjoying his cupcake.

Darling Drew

We received an updated photo of Drew today. Woo, hoo!!! Isn't he just the cutest little guy? I love those sweet lips. He looks like he's eating well :) I can't wait for his height and weight update.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Baby Drew!!!! Although it's been 2008 for a little while in Vietnam, we're just celebrating it in Oklahoma. Your big brother is sleeping soundly in Mommy and Daddy's bed. Daddy's in the living room reading a book, or maybe he's playing a game, while I'm on the computer...blogging. We're thinking about you tonight and looking forward to the day when you'll be home with us. It won't be long Drew.

Last year, we had no idea that God had picked you out to be our son. He put the plan together and provided a way and lead us to you. 2007 was a great year...the year you were born...and the year we saw the first glimpse of your precious little face.

2008 will be an even better year. We'll travel to the country of your birth and bring you home to Oklahoma to live with us. We'll finally be a complete family.

I know God is watching over you today sweet boy. He is keeping you safe and healthy until Mommy and Daddy can come for you.

Sweet Dreams little guy. We love you!!!