Looking back...

Today is July 1st.  We were supposed to be leaving one week from today to go to China.  But because we had a paperwork issue in the middle of the process, we have been pushed back to round about the end of this month.  If we had left when we were supposed to it would have been exactly one year and one day from the date of our intake interview with CAWLI.  Its amazing how much our lives have come to revolve around this little girl.  Everything we do and plan now includes plans and intentions for her.  It has been a very interesting year.  A LONG year.  I can't imagine what it would be like for those families having to wait almost four years for their children.  Chris and I talk about it alot.  I guess it makes a difference whether you are an older parent or younger one.  Our lives change rather quickly (just think about where we were four years ago).  Now I understand the age requirements for adoption and why they are so important.

Well, here's hoping that we hear about our Article 5 approval very soon (maybe today or tomorrow??).  Soon after that we should have the last piece of paperwork... the travel approval and then its off to CHINA!!