Well, I'm outta here, I'm going to Miami. We are heading down to Miami to watch University of Cincinnati play Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. Hopefully, after a 17 hour drive down we will be able to party in the New Year on the beach. I don't wish the city snow but it would be great if it happened while we are gone. LOL.
I just want to say Happy New Year to everyone and I hope everyone stays safe. Don't drink and drive.
See ya next year.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas
There are so many things I'm feeling, things I want to say and questions that I have to ask. However, I'm scared to do so. I did ask back in November if we would be traveling in December. I knew before I asked what the answer would be but I asked anyway. Now, I don't want to ask my questions or say my thoughts out loud for fear of the outcome.
There are many people who are praying for the children at the center, our children, to be able to come home with us. It's great that is comforting to some. For those that know me, God has not been a part of my life for many years. I used to pray when I was younger, now it's seems pointless. I prayed many years for only one thing, after this disappointment I began to feel God has no control over the things that happen. Others may disagree and that's okay but this is how I feel.
I do believe we are tested in life and this has been a difficult test for Chris and I. We thank you for your prayers and thoughts. The date of March 1st has come up in speaking with our agency. We hope to know more news then or to know at least what is our next step. Until then this is all I know. My heart breaks that Nieman can't be with us at Christmas. It breaks more thinking of the what ifs so I try not to dwell on the what ifs. When and if we have news this will be the first place to look.
PS: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Go UC. We are Orange Bowl bound. Welcome to Miami.
There are many people who are praying for the children at the center, our children, to be able to come home with us. It's great that is comforting to some. For those that know me, God has not been a part of my life for many years. I used to pray when I was younger, now it's seems pointless. I prayed many years for only one thing, after this disappointment I began to feel God has no control over the things that happen. Others may disagree and that's okay but this is how I feel.
I do believe we are tested in life and this has been a difficult test for Chris and I. We thank you for your prayers and thoughts. The date of March 1st has come up in speaking with our agency. We hope to know more news then or to know at least what is our next step. Until then this is all I know. My heart breaks that Nieman can't be with us at Christmas. It breaks more thinking of the what ifs so I try not to dwell on the what ifs. When and if we have news this will be the first place to look.
PS: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Go UC. We are Orange Bowl bound. Welcome to Miami.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Joint Council
The Joint Council is one of the oldest and largest child welfare organizations, Joint Council on International Children’s Services is the lead voice on inter country children’s services. With a mission to advocate on behalf of children in need of permanent, safe and loving families, Joint Council promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world. International child welfare agencies, child advocacy groups, parent support groups and international medical clinics choose membership in Joint Council as a means to address the critical issue of parent less children and creating permanent solutions.
Right now, they are working on getting the new memorandum in place to open Vietnam back up to the US for international adoptions. You can find out more information and what you can do to help by visiting their website. http://www.jcics.org/Vietnam.htm This may not help us get Nieman but it will help future families who want to adopt from Vietnam to be able to do so.
People are always telling me I should call different government officials to help with our adoption but this is something you guys can do to help other families and maybe us down the road.
Merry Christmas if I don't post before then.
Right now, they are working on getting the new memorandum in place to open Vietnam back up to the US for international adoptions. You can find out more information and what you can do to help by visiting their website. http://www.jcics.org/Vietnam.htm This may not help us get Nieman but it will help future families who want to adopt from Vietnam to be able to do so.
People are always telling me I should call different government officials to help with our adoption but this is something you guys can do to help other families and maybe us down the road.
Merry Christmas if I don't post before then.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
No news
There is no news, no news at all. Why is there no news, no one knows why. The director of our agency is in Vietnam now trying to get an answer as to why we can't come get the baby. He is trying many different things to get the answer. We may not know if these things he is doing will work for several weeks.
In other news, Christmas is 16 days away and we have no presents bought. We have not put up the tree yet. I have some decorations up but it's very unorganized. Chris is working on the cards. I hope to get it all together this week. This is why Christmas bothers me so much. We are always so last minute with everything and I HATE being unorganized.
Well, much to do so talk to you all later.
In other news, Christmas is 16 days away and we have no presents bought. We have not put up the tree yet. I have some decorations up but it's very unorganized. Chris is working on the cards. I hope to get it all together this week. This is why Christmas bothers me so much. We are always so last minute with everything and I HATE being unorganized.
Well, much to do so talk to you all later.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Happy Birthday to Chris
I want to wish my wonderful husband, Happy Birthday. He is a great man who deserves more than anyone to be a father. I love him and all that he does for me. I love that he is willing to put up with me and all my rapid mood changes. I hope you have a great day.
Love you,
Courtney
Love you,
Courtney
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