a girl and her pups and a possibility!

Anyone that knows me, knows that for the past two years, all earned money has gone toward bills, expenses, or my adoption fees.  So it was no surprise that when the opportunity arouse to take a cruise to The Bahamas, I quickly said no thanks.  My dear friend Erika turned 40 this year and wanted to take a cruise.  After some soul searching and a great talk from my mom, it seemed The Bahamas were calling my name.  I also, figured this would be sort of a babymoon(last vacation before the baby arrives)  What a trip it was!!!!  It is amazing how just dipping your feet in the sand, can clear all your worries away.  Of course, this trip was not without disappointment, delayed boarding, rainy weather almost every day, and a ship that rocked more than ACDC(I can picture my dad singing right now).  But pushing those things aside, this trip was AMAZING.  I came back to the brisk, icy weather, relaxed and recharged.  I went with three wonde...

I will admit, I have been on cloud nine now that I have my orphanage. This is just validation that my dream and prayer will become a reality.  I spoke with my agency earlier this week and got some surprising news. First the good, the orphanage accepted my dossier, they are willing to give me a child, an infant in fact!  now i realize Annie will most likely no longer be an infant when i go to get her, but still.....a little baby. Itis no secret that I am choosing to go for the youngest girl possible. Where I am in my life right now, an infant/toddler is what is best for me. Now, the bad, their are no available infants. WHAT That doesn't even make sense to me. How does a country where a child is born every 30 seconds not have one little baby for me. I was shocked to say the least. This was not the news I was expecting. I don't even know how to take this news.  Does this mean I could actually wait years, not months to bring my Annie home?  I am praying that in a few m...

Well Happy New Year everyone!!!  My resolution is to bring Annie Margaret home!!! I had a feeling that something big was going to happen the first two weeks in January.  Well the day I got back home to SC, I picked up my mail at I got my I-797 approval.  This basically says the US supports my adoption.  That was pretty big news but not THE big news.  I finally got my orphange assignment!!!!  It is Sewa Bharti   Matri Chhaya in Delhi.  It means mothers care.  Here is where the answered prayers come in:  I have been secretly praying that Annie is waiting in Delhi for a few reasons.  The biggest being one of my best friends has family in New Delhi and I knew they would take care of me.  This will be a blessing because they know the ins and outs of the land.  Another, is I should not need any domestic flights while in India.  I found out on Friday 1/4.  The day I just happened to be wearing my adoption rock...