[Karen in MT]

Well, our dossier has been in China nearly 22 months. Our total wait even longer. It certainly takes a toll. I don't know how on earth people can continue to enjoy the gift exchanges, etc. (although I'm happy for them) I still frequent the adoption sites, but I no longer shop and plan the way I had in the past. I do expect things to pick-up but I don't count on my feelings. You start this process, with the belief that there are many children in the world that are waiting for parents and the cry is urgent. Then you hear all of the various stories that leave you wondering just what to believe. I do believe that we will continue to wait and maybe much longer than anyone else has yet. So happy for those that are done waiting and get to have their dreams come true!!!
-Karen LID 7-14-06