Yesterday was our 26 month anniversary with the CCAA and they didn't even send a card! The nerve! :) There's nothing new to report. I suppose the old adage that no news is good news is only partially true in this case. We appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers as we continue to trust in Him. This is all in His hands.
Peace out!
Lisa and Paul
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Hmmm
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do,and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6 New Living Translation
Proverbs 3:5-6 New Living Translation
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Folks, this one has nothing to do with our baby girl, but it has everything to do with her future and the future of this country. I don't think I've ever been more proud of being an American than I am tonight. Tonight race, color, and creed don't matter. Integrity, hope, and courage do and aren't those the best qualities in each of us? When Barack Obama lays out his vision for the nation tonight we'll catch a glimpse of the best in each of us. I'm optimistic that we can turn this misguided ship around, that we can correct the mistakes of the last 8 years and show the world that conservatives don't have a corner on the market for family values and patriotism. We can take this country back, all of us, Americans. It's ours. So, as Pollyanna as it sounds.. I believe him when he says: Yes, WE Can!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Rain, Rain...
You know the rest!
Day two of Tropical Storm Fay and still it's more an inconvenience than anything else. A little rain, a little wind and two vacation days. I hope that this posting finds all of you well.
So, as you already know we've had our home study rewritten to include twins or siblings and now it's all I can think about. Obsessive much? Two babies, one trip. Mind you I'm not getting my hopes up too much but c'mon... TWO BABIES!!! How cool would that be? Paul and I were having an what-if conversation on Sunday and we started talking baby names again. Of course our Emma Grace is not changing, but we were thinking about hypothetical Baby Two... Paul asked so innocently, "gosh, what would we name a second baby?" as if I hadn't already thought of that! ;-) So we chatted a bit and the name of HBT, is...drum roll... Baylor Holland! He or She can be their own law firm.. .Baylor Holland and Nehrig! Now before you go jumping to conclusions about how far gone I am about this second baby idea, please know that I know how unlikely this scenario is... but it's good to be optimistic. So, that's all the news on this front for now. We're back on the roller coaster and right now we're loving the ride. It's getting exciting again as we get closer and closer to meeting our daughter (or daughters).
Day two of Tropical Storm Fay and still it's more an inconvenience than anything else. A little rain, a little wind and two vacation days. I hope that this posting finds all of you well.
So, as you already know we've had our home study rewritten to include twins or siblings and now it's all I can think about. Obsessive much? Two babies, one trip. Mind you I'm not getting my hopes up too much but c'mon... TWO BABIES!!! How cool would that be? Paul and I were having an what-if conversation on Sunday and we started talking baby names again. Of course our Emma Grace is not changing, but we were thinking about hypothetical Baby Two... Paul asked so innocently, "gosh, what would we name a second baby?" as if I hadn't already thought of that! ;-) So we chatted a bit and the name of HBT, is...drum roll... Baylor Holland! He or She can be their own law firm.. .Baylor Holland and Nehrig! Now before you go jumping to conclusions about how far gone I am about this second baby idea, please know that I know how unlikely this scenario is... but it's good to be optimistic. So, that's all the news on this front for now. We're back on the roller coaster and right now we're loving the ride. It's getting exciting again as we get closer and closer to meeting our daughter (or daughters).
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Nehrig Home Study- Redux
The visit with our social worker went well. She posed some really interesting and thought-provoking questions for us to consider. We're going to rewrite our home study to include approval for a sibling group or twins. This doesn't change our status in China. What it does do, however, is create a greater casting net for us, if you will. Paul has been gung-ho on the idea of twins since the day we attended the initial seminar. It's such a rarity in Chinese adoptions, but it does happen and this rewrite would allow us to be able to do that. We're also considering the waiting child program, which was formerly known as Special Needs adoptions. Special needs are defined on almost an individiual basis and it's hard to pin down what that might mean. Our agency does allow you a checklist (sounds strange putting it that way) for couples to indicate which special needs they are the most comfortable with or prepared to handle. I'm not sure what we're up for but we're praying on it and asking for God's guidance. As crazy as it sounds to some, God spoke to me once about this adoption and I know he'll let me know what I'm supposed to do with this decision. People who have biological children don't get the luxury of deciding what they will or will not be up for... so I sort of think this decision is a real blessing and if we've been blessed aren't we supposed to share those blessings?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Nehrig Homestudy....take duex! :)
Today's the day, folks. Despite knowing that no social worker is going to give us a 'white glove' test on the baseboards and cabinets I have been cleaning (probably out of anxious energy more than anything else) like a whirling dervish(?). Our social worker is coming at 11, in less than 30 minutes, and Paul is still outside mowing the lawn. ARGH! I wish he was in and already showered. Oh well. C'est la vie.
As some of you may know I am considering getting involved in the distribution of Mona Vie, a fruit juice essentially. I'm still on the fence about this one. The plan makes sense but... there's always a but isn't there... I can't get two words out of my mind... PYRAMID SCHEME. So I'm still deliberating. The only reason I'm involved at all is that I have seen real improvement in my skin since I've been drinking the stuff. I'm thinking I'll join just to buy the stuff for myself at a discounted rate. I'm vascillating. I know. Oh well. Gotta get off of this thing and fluff a few pillows and stuff. More when the visit is over.
Lisa
As some of you may know I am considering getting involved in the distribution of Mona Vie, a fruit juice essentially. I'm still on the fence about this one. The plan makes sense but... there's always a but isn't there... I can't get two words out of my mind... PYRAMID SCHEME. So I'm still deliberating. The only reason I'm involved at all is that I have seen real improvement in my skin since I've been drinking the stuff. I'm thinking I'll join just to buy the stuff for myself at a discounted rate. I'm vascillating. I know. Oh well. Gotta get off of this thing and fluff a few pillows and stuff. More when the visit is over.
Lisa
Sunday, July 6, 2008
WOOOHOOO! We've got another home study update...
While we were away our social worker contacted us and is ready to set a date for our home study update. This will be the second time we've done that. A homestudy is good for one calendar year. I'm hoping against all hope that this will be the last time and as we approach 23 months this month that we're closing in on the date of our referral. I can't help but get excited despite my general personality type which is to NOT get too excited about much. I have deep fantasies about traveling to China in December or January but I know most likely that it will be later in '09 before we travel. A girl can dream right? :)
Now for something completely different... we are back from Cedar Key (our own little paradise) and boy was it just what we needed. For the past 6 years my relentless husband has tried to get me out on a kayak or canoe in the middle of the GULF!! I have resisted pretty successfully until this year. I gave in. On Saturday morning at 0800 hours (how's that for militaristic?) we set out across the Gulf of Mexico to explore the outer islands. We paddled and paddled and paddled and I only hyperventilated once or twice. It was so peaceful and so quiet that I am truly glad I did it. There's something really soul soothing about being out there on the water, just you and the birds, dolphin (which we did not see) and the sea turtles (which we did see). We canoed around the entire Atsenie Otie Key and back again in about 2 hours. It was amazing. I'd say I paddled my ass off but my ass had nothing to do with it! My left arm and shoulder however, that's another story. Can you say advil? Despite my initial trepidation we are seriously considering getting our own kayak. I KNOW! IT'S CRAZY! But it is good exercise and it is an awful lot of fun!
So that's the news you can use from our little part of the world... to be sure I'll update again after our home study update. I'm really looking forward to that. :)
Peace and Blessings,
Lisa
Now for something completely different... we are back from Cedar Key (our own little paradise) and boy was it just what we needed. For the past 6 years my relentless husband has tried to get me out on a kayak or canoe in the middle of the GULF!! I have resisted pretty successfully until this year. I gave in. On Saturday morning at 0800 hours (how's that for militaristic?) we set out across the Gulf of Mexico to explore the outer islands. We paddled and paddled and paddled and I only hyperventilated once or twice. It was so peaceful and so quiet that I am truly glad I did it. There's something really soul soothing about being out there on the water, just you and the birds, dolphin (which we did not see) and the sea turtles (which we did see). We canoed around the entire Atsenie Otie Key and back again in about 2 hours. It was amazing. I'd say I paddled my ass off but my ass had nothing to do with it! My left arm and shoulder however, that's another story. Can you say advil? Despite my initial trepidation we are seriously considering getting our own kayak. I KNOW! IT'S CRAZY! But it is good exercise and it is an awful lot of fun!
So that's the news you can use from our little part of the world... to be sure I'll update again after our home study update. I'm really looking forward to that. :)
Peace and Blessings,
Lisa
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