LID

LID- Is defined as something that confines, limits, or suppresses. The LID that we are waiting for is the total opposite. 

Our paperwork went off to China the Thursday before Christmas. We have been eagerly waiting for the Chinese government to say YES and log us into their system. Once we are logged in, we are eligible to be matched with our daughterJ Although there will be a few months of waiting as we anticipate not having a match until sometime in April or May.

People have been asking how I have been handling the anticipation. We are definitely excited for what this year holds. I am very well aware that our lives could drastically change by the end of this year. It is a bit daunting to think about and yet incredibly exciting. This time next year the Bowden’s could be 3 in number.

In the meantime we are just praying like mad and saving like mad. Our next payment is due when we get our referral and so we want to make sure we are there in order to accept the referral and not have to wait another 6 months. I am astonished, at how many scholarships there are for families who are adopting. I almost feel like I am working on college apps all over again.

We are also working with a T-Shirt company to get shirts printed. Soon as I have the information, I will get it out there. Ni Hao, Y’all is coming near you on a t-shirt. Kinds of the south meets ChinaJ

We recently got back from a week in FL for the holidays. With the anticipation of who could be here Christmas time next year, we decided that this was a great year to go as we would be at home next year. We even picked up our very first roll of Santa Claus paperJ

So I guess there is nothing all that profound to say. Lots of processing of the heart going on. I am sure there will be some sharing as the weeks go on.

Love

Jennifer

One of our precious friends threw a candle party with Party Lite today. Half of the proceeds of particular items bought will go directly to our adoption. If you order Partly Lite products and would like to see what is available, please contact me and let me know. I can give you the informaiton. Just another fun way to bring her home.