Just a day...or two...or two hundred.

Well, Dan has finally convinced me to write on here. It's difficult to do, because I have to live in the reality of "waiting" to type this blog. Normally, I just go through the routine of each day, thinking about Bethany, but not really dwelling on the fact that we are waiting...and that she is waiting - although she doesn't know it. It's only a few months until we go to China and get her...not long if you consider she has been waiting for almost 3 years now. But, each day we miss something...one more hug, one more smile, one more giggle. When I get to thinking about it that way, I get frustrated. WHY does it take so long for China to get these kids "paper-ready" and get them into their forever home? Why must these kids go to bed, night after night without knowing a mommy or a daddy? I realize that I am only just now awaking to this reality that affects so many kids around the world. God created the family, and I know it tears at his heart so much more than mine that these kids don't know FAMILY. We're coming Bethany...just as soon as we can.

I often think about Bethany's possible reaction to us when she meets us for the first time, and then realizes she is coming with us. How traumatic for her it will be!! Can you imagine being ripped from everything you know as a 3 year old? New faces, new language, new foods, new everything! At that age, you are pretty aware of your routine and are pretty comfortable with your life. Gosh, I pray we can get her through it...it will be only God's doing, because I know I am not going to know what to do!

Well, I'm a bit more of a worrier than Dan, as you can tell by my post... sorry about that. :)
Becky

Waiting for Bethany

We are waiting for Bethany. She is unawaringly waiting for us. We hope that she continues to be well taken care of and as we see other cute, dark haired, adopted girls at our church we are excited for what is to come. We are told that we could get the call any day and all the way up to 6 months from now that we are finalized and ready to travel. Until then we make preparation to get her room and the family ready for her arrival. The boys are doing well, although we have our moments of challenge as all families do. As we prepare for big changes at the Hay household in the coming months we want to share with you some of the many videos that give you an idea of how our appearance as a family will change. This link will also give you a good idea of what our journey to China to bring our Bethany home will look like as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv4enMmBAvk

Send us a question, we are interested in what you might wonder about adoption and our family.

Dan & the family