Monday, September 1, 2008
Rumor Has It
Rumor has it that the cut off date for this month is February 9th....we will just have to wait and see!
Labor Day
Does anyone know why this day is called Labor Day when we actually get the day off from work? After a little research (I love Google) this is what I found....
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union (of New York City) sought to create "a day off for the working citizens".
Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894.[1] All fifty states have made Labor Day a state holiday.
Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer.
Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States since the 1880s. The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday—a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
Today, Labor Day is often regarded as a day of rest and compared to the May 1 Labour Day celebrations in most countries; parades, speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer. Some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school. However, as of late, schools have begun well before Labor Day, as early as July 24th in many urban districts, including major southern cities in the United States such as Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles. In addition, Labor Day marks the beginning of the season for the National Football League and NCAA College Football. The NCAA usually plays their first games the weekend of Labor day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.
And now for the rest of the story....As of yesterday, we have been waitng 20 months for Kara. I sat at the computer and watched "Gotcha Day" videos posted on You Tube. "Gotcha Day" is the name for the day that you actually see and hold your baby for the first time. Of course there was tears, but I was reminded that our day will come. There is no rumors out there at this time so keep praying, not just for our adoption but for all the orphans who are searching for their forever families.
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union (of New York City) sought to create "a day off for the working citizens".
Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894.[1] All fifty states have made Labor Day a state holiday.
Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer.
Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States since the 1880s. The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday—a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
Today, Labor Day is often regarded as a day of rest and compared to the May 1 Labour Day celebrations in most countries; parades, speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer. Some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school. However, as of late, schools have begun well before Labor Day, as early as July 24th in many urban districts, including major southern cities in the United States such as Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles. In addition, Labor Day marks the beginning of the season for the National Football League and NCAA College Football. The NCAA usually plays their first games the weekend of Labor day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.
And now for the rest of the story....As of yesterday, we have been waitng 20 months for Kara. I sat at the computer and watched "Gotcha Day" videos posted on You Tube. "Gotcha Day" is the name for the day that you actually see and hold your baby for the first time. Of course there was tears, but I was reminded that our day will come. There is no rumors out there at this time so keep praying, not just for our adoption but for all the orphans who are searching for their forever families.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Updates
Nothing new to update you all on the adoption. We are coming to the end of the month though and hopefully we will see a good jump in the referrals. My nephew's little one is still in Cincinnati's Children Hospital. He has had surgery but has had some complications since then. He continues to fight and seems to be getting a little better as time goes on. Great Grandpa Bowersock told me this week that he had a good day where he stayed awake alot and even smiled. Please continue to pray for him. Other than that, Tony and I are good. Tony bought a log splitter last week so hopefully he will get to spend more time with me since this is going to help him save time cutting wood. Stay tuned....
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
What does it mean?
As you can see by post from yesterday, the CCAA has referred babies to the LID of January 31, 2006. That means only 11 more months to go until they get to our date. The disheartening news is that it has taken the CCAA 6 months to get through January. Hopefully once the olympics is over we will see a speed up in the referrals. But in the meantime, I really feel that God is testing our patience, our perservence and our trust in him. Whenever I feel like I cannot see the end of this journey, when I can't even imagine what it will be like to have a baby in our home, I just pray...leave those feelings at the foot of cross because I know if I didn't, I would probably make myself and everyone around me crazy. I am not the one in control, but God is. It is and always will be his timing. And that timing is perfect. That is what I trust in.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Referrals
This just came out from our adoption agency:
August 11, 2008
Referral and dossier review update:
Through the CCAA's on-line site for adoption agencies, we received the following update regarding the review of dossiers and placement of children:
The CCAA has finished the review of the adoption application documents registered with our office before January 31, 2007.
The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before January 31, 2006.
Congratulations to the families who received referrals this month!
August 11, 2008
Referral and dossier review update:
Through the CCAA's on-line site for adoption agencies, we received the following update regarding the review of dossiers and placement of children:
The CCAA has finished the review of the adoption application documents registered with our office before January 31, 2007.
The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before January 31, 2006.
Congratulations to the families who received referrals this month!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Still Nothing New
There are very few rumors out there about this months referrals. I have seen one or two that says Feb 6th or 9th will not be in this batch. I am just hoping that they get out of January! Looking back, when we started the process, the wait time for the referral was 12-13 months. By the time we were Logged in to China, the wait time became 14-15 months. At this time, the wait time for the referral is 29-30 months. Did I ever think that the wait time would be this long...No, but there has to be a reason. I do know in my heart that God has that one little girl picked out for us and that when that time comes we will be ready to accept the responsibility of raising her and loving her as our own. Until then, we are going to enjoy our quiet times and dream about the day that we bring her home. It is all in God's timing anyways and we accept that.
Friday, August 1, 2008
19 Months
Does anyone know any animal that is pregnant for 19 months? Me neither, but I can only imagine how that animal must feel! As of yesterday, that is how long we have been paper pregnant! No news yet on the referrals this month but as soon as I hear anything, you will be the first to know! Keep praying for us, there is power in prayer!
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