More Paperwork Preparation for Hannah!

When I first began Hannah's adoption journey in 2005 I had over 4 years remaining before my Passport expired. When working on the paperchase, my agency asked us to check our Passports to ensure they'd be valid come travel time and I didn't give it a second thought.

Well, that's not the case now. Although my Passport has travelled many, many wonderful miles with me over the past 4 years, it was going to expire in less than a month so it was time to renew it. This morning I joined the ranks of many other Canadians and renewed my Passport. As of June of this year we will need a Passport to even drive across the border to the US so the Passport offices are busy! When I walked in and saw the number of people waiting and the long line to do initial document validation I was concerned my lunch with Sharon might be in jeopardy even though it was only 9:30. Uh oh!

I tell you, I was nothing but impressed by the efficiency of this office and within 30 mins I walked out the door with my renewal submission completed and now I just need to wait for it to arrive via registered mail. Yay! Another piece of paperwork completed that will help take me to Hannah. Oh how I can't wait to get that Chinese Visa stamp! SOON!!! New referrals expected early next week so more beads will be moving. Wheee!

PIPO's On Her Way to China!!!

Early this morning one of my first bloggy friends boarded a plane and is on her way to CHINA to meet her daughter!!

Congratulations PIPO! Can't wait to see sweet little PIPA in Mommy's arms!

Celebrating 35 months Closer to Hannah!

Mom and Dad brought these cute little flowers over on the weekend to celebrate my 35th Hannah-versary!! Thanks Mom and Dad! Another month of my file being logged in China and Hannah is so close now I can't help but be excited! I'm still anticipating it being 3-6 months before receiving her referral but the fact that it's only that long is super exciting!!

I continue to be so thankful for the peace that God is providing during this long wait. As hard as it is at times, I wouldn't trade one minute of it for the way it has caused me to learn to lean more fully on the Lord and trust Him daily. This is a lifelong lesson and one I am thankful to continually be reminded of. God is so good and He has each step planned and daily I choose to trust Him.

35 months closer to Hannah! New referrals will hopefully arrive later this week and I'll have a better idea of when I might receive her referral. Currently I'm anticipating May - July but only God knows. Once again, trusting, trusting, trusting!

Three's the One!

The inaugural cup o coffee for Tim's Rrroll-Up 2009. It wasn't a winner...

...but this one was! Lucky number 3!

Here are the stats day 1 soon to be uploaded in the sidebar.
Once again our Timmy's group at work (plus out remote player Mark) started the ribbing and teasing of one another. A lot of winners today! Yay!!

Best email comment of the day was from Ken: 'I won a Donut! Anyone trade for a Big Screen TV?' :o)

Let the rrrolling begin!

Tomorrow!!

Rumour has it that tomorrow I'll be digging through the junk drawer
and adding this fun little gadget to my key chain again! Wheeee! Roll-up the Rim is back!! Are you excited too?
OK - Honest moment here. It's now 12:13 am on Monday morning and I'm using my best self-control not to hop in the car and drive to Timmy's to treat myself to a bedtime hot chocolate! LOL! With my luck the gal at our store would have had the date wrong and it won't be starting yet. I'll keep you posted!! About the timing....and if my self-control was in action or not!

Update:
I was self-controlled but no longer....is't 7:55 am and I'm outta here! Time to buy my first of ???? Timmy's 2009 roll-ups!

9:15am Update:
And yes, we're starting out just as we finished last year. 1 purchased and 0 wins. Oh well, coffee break is in less than an hour and I'll be lining up for round number 2. Let the games begin!!