Spring Update

Nothing really new to report on the adoption end, unfortunately. Our agency is still working on getting their approval through the Hague convention. I don't know much about it other than it is some type of agreement between countries that is now required for international adoptions. It doesn't really affect us now, but it will when we get ready for referral. Hopefully they will have everything in line by then. China is still making extremely slow progress on the existing dossiers. Here is the latest from the CCAA website:

The CCAA has finished the review of the adoption application documents registered with our office before December 31, 2006.The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were registered with our office before January 09, 2006.

As you can see, we are still a long way off from referral. Our log in date is October 30th, 2006, so at the current rate, we are looking at least another 18-24 months before we have any information on Hannah. We have looked at the waiting children lists, but we are just not sure we are prepared to go that route. God will lead us in the direction He wants us to go, and it is our job to listen and follow.

Speaking of jobs, I start a new job on May 5th. I will be working for the Ohio State Medical Center department of ophthamology as a receptionist. I am excited about the opportunity and the change. It should be really great for our family, too, with better benefits and more money. I will miss subbing, but without any benefits, something had to change. I am fortunate that this opportunity has presented itself. Thanks to our friends Janet and George for the help in landing this job!

We are enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Only one more month of school for Grace. She is loving being able to play outside again and spend some time on her slide. This is my favorite photo yet this year.