When I first began my blog, I had every intention of making Lifesong a blog focused on our adoption process...the wait(which at the time, we thought would be about 12 months), our family as we wait, and her exciting arrival. I have had my head in the sand,literally,...ignoring all rumors pertaining to adopting from China and not reading any adoption message boards, etc. I have been quite optimistic that the wait would speed up and we would be getting closer as we reach the 2 year mark of our wait in September of this year. I just knew in my heart that the wait would not get much past 24 months.

The neat thing about all of this is that my blog has become more of a personal account of what God is doing in my life and in my family's life. I have loved writing posts about what the Lord has been teaching me through His Word and through Biblically sound books I have been reading. I love sharing some fun things pertaining to family life as well as serious things we are trying to do with our 4 children. I like writing book reviews and giving my 2 cents on things I have read. I like recommending books to you all, because I know how beneficial they have been to me. It is great to pass it on. I love keeping up with my Monday menus. I feel blessed to be able to write down my thoughts in this manner...mainly because I pray it blesses you and because it helps me learn things,too.

Well, now that the reality is setting in, I realize we will not have a referral close to the two year mark...we may not even get a referral in 2008...and as horrific as it sounds...we could possibly not get a referral in 2009! 2010 is the year our oldest graduates...we NEVER thought this new child would not know and be around Gracie on a daily basis. We were told by our agency that they do not think the wait will extend past 36 months...which could be September 2009, but it is still not looking likely.

All of my human revved up optimism is fading. I was so eager(in the beginning) to tell everyone how this process requires patience and I want God to teach me to be more patient...well, that is what I prayed for and He is allowing this great learning time for me to endure in patience. Wow! I guess He knows that it will take me a LONG LONG time to learn it! I am optimistic, though, in God's plans for us...I just didn't know it would be this hard. He is faithful...I must remember that simple statement of Truth.

So, since my Lifesong blog has turned into what it is, I thought it would be great to have a new blog...a fresh girly look, a little pink, a little charm...a time to look forward to the joy that is coming! Lifesong will still be my main blog and I will just continue it *as is*...but our new blog will be all about adoption...our journey...the times of joy, the times of frustration, the times of heartache, and the times of sheer anticipation to her arrival.

So, please visit me here, Sugar Pie Honey Bunch. This new blog was designed by Blogs by Danielle. What a doll she is! She was so patient with me as I tried to describe what I wanted, while confusing her with my wrong terminology on everything blog related...I really have no idea what I am doing with these blogs...and I sure can't explain it well. But, she stuck with me! And she did a superb job! It is pink, cheerful, and fun...just what I need as we try to endure and trust in God's sovereignty.





Thank you for all your comments for Gracie's birthday! How sweet of you! I love that we can share our ideas with one another...encourage one another as we parent. It gives me great joy to know we (all of us) are making an impact in our children's hearts for Christ.