Saturday, January 16, 2010

Travel details

We're still not sure what our travel dates will be, but it looks like March 12 could possibly be the day we leave for China. Which means we will be spending my birthday there, but we will have missed Violet's. The other option for travel would be leaving March 19. Besides the fact that it is later, I really would rather not spend my birthday on an airplane. (16 hour flight)

We do know that another family will be traveling with us. That is exciting. They are adopting a son. They also have a daughter who will going to China with them. She is younger than Tori, but Tori is pleased about not being the only "kid". The family is from Ontario, and they will be going to the same province, Fujian, so we'll spend the whole time together. I like to think that Violet and their son are already playmates.

We sent more paperwork to our adoption agency last night. Visa applications, photos, etc.

Our church and Tori's school is hosting a fundraising supper for us next week. Busy, busy, busy! And we've been contacted that some people would like to host another fundraiser for us at the legion. We are feeling very blessed.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010

It Takes a Village...

I think we are all familiar with the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child."
Never, in all my experience, has that rung so profoundly then in these last few days.
First of all, we've always felt that we live in a pretty, amazing community. People are friendly, and care about you.
And with the popularity of the internet, the size of our community shrinks even more. Immediately we can share our news with everyone...from people on our street to friends in Africa.
But, since posting our beautiful daughter's pictures on Facebook and sharing our incredible news, we have received so many congratulations and best wishes from our community. People care.
Whether it is the neighbours rushing over when they saw the pink balloons on our lawn, people crying into their coffee at the restaurant, or store clerks wondering how they are ever going to work for the rest of the evening after seeing our daughter's picture, people are so thankful that God has given us our precious Violet.
I know that we are not going to have a problem with a network of support for our growing family. This community has waited anxiously with us for close to five years. They've been hopeful, frustrated, expectant, and over-the-moon excited right along with us. And I know that when Violet comes home that support will continue.
Violet, your "village" is in love with you already.
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Someday Mom

As a girl I had a common dream, to be a mom someday.

My baby would have eyes of blue and hair the hue of hay.

But now my dreams have been transformed. New visions fill my head.

Now the tresses that I long to stroke are raven black instead.

And in my dreams those eyes are not so big or blue or round.

Now in my dreams they're almond shape and colored cocoa brown.

And in my dream my arms can stretch across enormous seas.

They reach half-way around the world and hold you close to me.

As you grow in your mother's womb, carefully knit together,

Your also growing in my heart, where you will stay forever.

And in my dreams the moment that your mother says good-bye,

I'll be right there to comfort you and hold you as you cry.

Our features may not look alike; we're different as can be.

But still I know the Father has created you for me.

And though I've not yet seen your face, or held your tiny hands,

And though we're half a world apart in very different lands.

I'll be right there to get you just as soon as God allows.

But til he says the time is right I give to you this vow.

I'll pray for your protection every night on bended knee

for God will hold you in his arms, until you're home with me!