Fed Ex Stalker

Is it normal to be obsessed with FedEx trucks when you are adopting internationally? 

As we wait for LOA I am becoming crazier if that is even possible.  I watch every one I pass wondering if good news may be in the back of the truck.  Rationally, I know our agency will call & say we have LOA before FedEx comes, but that doesn't stop me.  I see 3 in a days time and tell Tom "3rd times a charm maybe today's our day."  I'm sure I'm driving him batty, but still he loves me and says "I'm sure you are right Honey."  Afterwards he may look for mental health facilities on his phone, but he acts like I have a totally normal obsession.  They come in all forms.
                                                                 

Several apparently pass our house everyday.  Yesterday we pulled out of the driveway and passed a FedEx truck.  I told Tom I was going to turn around just in case it was going to our house so we didn't miss it.  Have to say that's where he drew the line.  "Dear, I'm sure Marilyn will tell you when it's coming so we are home."  I couldn't stop thinking about it all day and nearly jumped from the car when a small box was sitting on the bench.  Silly starter for his parents' lawnmower. All I need is for one to stop and pull in our driveway.  I've seen people take photos of the driver with their envelope.  Poor driver has no clue what they are in for when they ring our door bell.  I'm so anxious I may just accidentally knock him/her over, give a quick kiss, or hug until they beg me to let go.  Can you imagine this isn't even the last step? Someone in our house needs to calm down a bit.  I'm not saying it's me, but the boys are acting normal so guess it's a good chance.  Ugh!  How much longer????? I'm so ready to hold my boy!!! Sam asks about him every day now.  Tom buys 2 of every toy.  Don't let him kid you.  One is for Sam and he is using the 2nd until Teddy gets home.  This is getting to be a good deal for him.  Still waiting! Still praying! We are praying for Teddy to be safe, remain in good health, know we love him, and that God grants Mommy an extra helping of patience.  :-) 

Growing According to God's Plan,
Melissa (still waiting for God's perfect timing)

Waiting

First of all, I apologize that it has been so long since my last post.  I've been spending tons of time with my wonderful husband (just celebrated our 9th anniversary) and adorable, active son Sam.  I'm enjoying summer break from school to the fullest!  We are so blessed to have this time together and for that I am truly thankful.  The only thing that could make this time anymore enjoyable is having our sweet Teddy home to enjoy it with us.  I spoke to our dossier specialist this week and it looks like there are many Chinese adoptions being processed.  It is so amazing to know more sweet children will no longer have to wait for their forever homes.  I understand that causes delays, some days it's just hard to be patient when you are a waiting mommy a world away from one of your children.  We know how rare it is that we get the opportunity to see his pictures while we wait.  Love Without Boundaries is so generous!  I watch his sweet face and wonder if he has any idea how much we already love him.  Does he look at the photo album we sent him and know we are his family and he is ours?  Is he excited about coming home?  As we wait we pray that he remains in good health.  We can see from the photos he is treated with such care & kindness.  Oh little one, how Mommy longs to hold you!  Your Daddy and brother are just as excited and anxious.  Today Sam saw a little boy from China at the mall playground.  He was about Teddy's size.  Sam got soooo excited and ran over to tell us he saw his brother.  It was so cute.  There was a bit of resemblance.  You could tell Sam was disappointed when we told him it wasn't Teddy.  It will be a dream come true to watch my boys play together!  We are still waiting on our LOA (letter of approval).  Our LID (log in date) was May 10th.  By my count, we have been waiting 42 days.  We are sooooo ready!  God please give me patience and bring our boy home safely and soon!

Growing According to God's Plan,
Melissa