I can't believe it, but I am turning 30 this month. It feels so weird to think of myself as being 30! I certainly don't feel it. I remember when I was much younger thinking, by the time I was 30 I would have a few kids, a husband and everything together and I would have all this confidence and that I would be so, so smart and have everything figured out.
Not exactly the case. At 30 I don't have any children yet nor at this moment will I have one in the immediate future. Other than being a wife and mother still not sure what exactly I want to do with my life. There are still so many things that I don't know or haven't done. Yet, when I look back at all the decisions I have made thru my life and all the relationships I have had, I don't have a single regret. I love my life now. Love. I am so very blessed with a wonderful husband, I have wonderful friends and such a close family. Richard and I have a close relationship that continues to grow stronger with each passing day. At our age we are blessed with no debt and have a future that will continue to be financially secure. He and I both have the same goals when it comes to having a family. I have the greatest friends, some who I have known 10, 15, 25 + years. And I could not be blessed with a more wonderful and loving family. Changing any direction in my past could have lead me away from the people that are in my life now. It's the people that make your life what it is. It is the people that really matter. So even though my life isn't what I envisioned it to be at 30 I am happy. Truly and completely happy. The one and only thing in the world that could make it better would be a child. And I know that day will come. Soon.
As I said above I have awesome friends. My three BFF's from Mississippi drove up to see me last weekend to celebrate. We also celebrated St. Patrick's day while we were at it. My friend Rachel who lives in Nashville also went out with us. We had a great time and I was so sad when they had to leave on Sunday. I can't wait until April to see them again!! I love you guys so, so much!!
Okay. I guess I should mention the adoption. Ugh. That should say it all. It is very scary right now to be adopting form Vietnam. I have read that VN and the US will not resign a bilateral agreement and that instead VN will become a Hague country. Of course this is not 'official' and I should note that I didn't even get this information from my agency. BUT, I have a horrible nagging feeling in my gut this will in fact be the case. Again, as of right now it is just a rumor. Just something I have read. Either way it dose not looked good and I do not look for the MOU to be resigned. I hope and pray that I am terribly wrong. I guess we should know by the end of the month. Let's all say a prayer that they can work something out so all of the many, many families can be united.
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Have you started your dossier yet? Ours is at the embassy getting authenticated.
Oh, I forgot to wish you a happy birthday. It seems I just turned 30 a few years ago and now I'll be celebrating the BIG 4-0 in November!!!
Happy Birthday day - Mike just turned 30 yesterday and he keeps saying it really feels weird. I hadn't heard anything about the MOU not being re-signed (well, anything new) but that is scary if they are only going to deal with Hague accredited agencies. Isn't CHI accredited or I would imagine they would be soon right?
happy birthday shannon! 30 just doesn't seem that old anymore...does it!!
about vietnam - hang in there! God has chosen a baby just for you...He may just have a round about way getting around to it :) it will happen...keep faith!
Happy Birthday!!
I know it is a tough time, but I agree with Angie, God's already got it all worked out, just keep the faith.
Praying for you guys!
Wonderful attitude about turning 30 and your life right now! I am praying hard for all of us! I think something between the U.S and Vietnam will be worked out it's just a matter of when and how!
Happy 30th Birthday. You have a great outlook about turning 30...better than mine. I turned 30 this year too and it was rough. I felt as though now I have to "act" grown up but then that was shot out the window very quickly! Vietnam is a scary time right now but I think things are changing for the better, I really do as I mentioned on my blog. Hang in there. I can't remember where you are on the list or if you have your dossier prepared. (((Hugs)))
I'm turning 30 in May, so I'm right there with you. Not where I thought I would be, but know that I have so many blessings to be thankful for. Our babies are out there Shannon! God does have a plan for us! Believe in that.
Happy Birthday! I am praying for everyone in the Vietnam program right now. I really hope everything takes a turn for the best.
Cathy
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