I have so many things to remember

I feel like there are so many things I keep telling myself "remember this", "don't forget about that", "make a list" and "save this website". The process of waiting is tough, everyone knows it, but what can be more challenging is keeping track of all the things you learn while you wait.

For example, there are hundreds of great lists on what to pack for the trip to China, or what to buy in China for our daughters later. Just tonight I came across a web site where a woman gave information on buying special bottles for children born with cleft lip and palate. (http://www.fujiankids.org/assist/cleft.shtml) This site allows families to buy the bottles at a discounted price if they bring them over and donate them to the orphanage in China. According to the data on this site about 27,000 children with cleft lip and palate are born each year in China - the majority end up in orphanages. I've thought a great deal about these special needs children, but a thought that never occurred to me was this - they have an even more difficult time taking a bottle and receiving nourishment.

So, I've put this on my list of things I hope to remember when we travel to China. Don't think its going to be easy to forget.

I haven't posted for awhile. My SW asked me to take a break from the stress and emotional rollercoaster that is adoption. I wanted to post some good news for the many waiting families. For the first time in many months we broke through the single digit referral numbers. This time around we have more than 13 days.

Keep smiling.