maybe not so tech-savvy!

Ok, so we're not as good as we thought at the blogging thing, lol. Our new blog had some serious issues. Mallory (my friend in VA) had to fix the photo album part for us because none of the captions lined up with the pics and I couldn't get it to work. So, apparently I am still technologically impaired, and no progress has been made. I was so excited too! oh well. It's fixed, so I guess it doesn't matter :o) Hooray for friends!

I'm still ready!

Well, I'm definitely still ready for a baby. Work is not making it easier - tis the season for sick babies to be coming in to the hospital, and for me to be helping them breathe easier. And they are oh-so-sweet when they are sleeping......... I have to battle the inner demons that want me to stuff that baby under my scrubs and zoom on out of the hospital. The fact that I would be fired and lose my license usually stops me. :o) The occasional urge to steal babies aside, I think I'm getting a tiny bit better at the waiting thing. I know I'm a little tired of saying "still waiting" when people ask, but you know, at least we're still in the process. I'm enjoying Gabe while he's still the only child I need to focus on, and I hope he benefits from it. I'm pretty sure he will, cause what could be greater than time with me? :o)

We are so tech-savvy!

We just made an entire blog that's basically a modified version of our adoptive profile. Prospective birthparents can go there and learn all about us. I'm so proud! I never thought I would be able to create something like that (including pictures)! It's called

www.coolestfamilyintown.blogspot.com

I feel like doing a very dorky dance right now, but I think I'll try to hold it in. :o)

Chip In!

Check it out - it's a fundraising site. Even if you can only contribute a dollar, it goes straight to us to help with our adoption. How awesome is that?

Chip In!

mixed feelings?

I think I'm feeling a little down today. Every baby I see makes my heart hurt. It makes me think about trying to get pregnant again, even though I know of the heartbreak that can bring. But, adoption is what I believe God has asked us to do, and it's on his timeline. I'm just aching to hold our baby, wherever and whenever they are. Here's where the mixed feelings come in - I know others feel sad around this time of year because of the holidays, but I'm actually looking forward to them. I love spending these special times with the family I have. It may be easier on me because we already have Gabe to share these moments with, but I'm still waiting for our family to be complete. I know that little person is coming, and I just can't wait! I'm ready!

misc. adoption info

We haven't heard any more news from the adoption lawyers in Columbus. They said they'd try to contact the birthmom again, and would keep us posted.

We also heard from the Abba Fund. They offer christian-to-christian, no-interest adoption loans (if they have the funds available). They do not have the funds available. Go figure.

I was irritated, until some relatively wise people weighed in on the situation. (thanks guys) I've been praying that our adoption happens in a way that leaves no doubt that God had his hand in it. Maybe that's what he's doing. Maybe He's just setting everything up so there's no mistaking that it was his work.

It's making me very nervous though!

on another note - Craig and I have decided to take a weekend mini-trip for our 5 year anniversary. We decided that it's okay if we have to spend some money to do it - we need to get away and be together on this occassion. We need a break, and we need to have some time to just hang out together.

That's all the family news we have right now I think!