Entries from May 2008

May 25, 2008

May 24, 2008 – Happy Half Birthday!

Today Elizabeth has turned 6 months old. I can close my eyes and imagine what she must be like. I can picture her in the little walker the orphanage has… her feet unable to touch bottom. I can imagine she can now smile ear to ear and laugh and giggle up a [...]

May 21, 2008

May 21, 2008 – A Child’s Rights

Please read and please help. We need your help.          
Elizabeth needs your help.
All these children need our help.
A Child’s Rights Campaign

May 20, 2008

May 20, 2008 – It must get worse before it can get better.

Today I learned of more news that will prolong bringing Elizabeth home even more. I know she will get her eventually, but this is so very hard. A child was born to me on March 4, 2008 and we can’t get to her. That feeling is just unbearable.
What makes me feel better? [...]

May 18, 2008

May 18, 2008 – The cure for heartache.

I think I found it. The cure for heartache… inflict more aches and pains.
I’ve decided I will do it again. I thought one marathon would get me to Elizabeth; it turns out it may take two.
There is nothing more peaceful than heading out for a run; no music. no headphones. Just the [...]

May 14, 2008

May 14, 2008 – Have a little faith

It amazes me how something, an image; this image, can make me so sad yet so hopeful at the same time.
I believe, I believe.
This little girl will come home.
There are so many people working on ours and Elizabeth’s behalf right now.
Please pray with us that these orphaned children can be released from this political battle [...]

May 11, 2008

May 11, 2008 – Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the new adoptive parents and adoptive mom’s to be!