So, I was having one of those OFF days. The days where things seem, well, OFF, for one reason or another. Adoption love is not flowing in the web world this week and I have way too much time to read all the bashing and crashing and verbal abuse while I'm off work on Spring Break (with 3 feet of snow in the yard). Things are stressful down in the US of A, no doubt about it, but reading about the trials and tribulations of those south of the border just aggravates my own stress.
So, I did what any other consumer of adoption services would do...I emailed the agency rep...at least I think she is the rep...but frankly that is even uncertain as the Agency director and Vietnam program manager both retired on March 1'st...let's just say I picked a name out of a hat and sent a few questions.
Essentially I asked "So, whas up?" I've heard second hand that I'm 10th in line and today I was told NO NUMBERS...My adoption practitioner was told they were hopeful I might get a referral before the end of April and today I was told the agency is hopeful they will be receiving more children's referrals in the coming weeks. Really, I was told nothing at all. So, I've turned to the only credible source available to me:
Horoscopes!
Taurus
It's not always possible to leap from point A to point B in a single bound. Zigzag routes take longer, but what does it matter as long as you reach your destination in one piece? Enjoy the journey and the rest will fall into place.
Even though I've been zig-zagging for 21 and 1/2 months I'm going to try this "enjoy the journey" thing for a bit. At least for the duration of the break... My plan includes:
Visiting a variety of friends starting with Ange, Gavin and little Owen .
No more American Yahoo groups. I'll miss you but I'm not enjoying you right now.
A few good trashy novels.
A few bright sunbeams.
Lots of dog walking.
Possible nephew cuddling.
And a waiting mommies dinner on Friday.
I'll let you know how my mood is by week's end.
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The "no American Yahoo groups" alone does wonders for my mood. Sounds like a fun list! A good list always makes me feel better. :)
i am with you on skipping the drama of the yahoo boards. it is adding to my stress, and i don't need that.
i look forward to seeing you and julia on friday. a girl i've "met" online from Buffalo (Pursuit of Poppy) is coming to the dinner, which will be nice. she is adopting from Vietnam.
Good for you B!Yesterday I vowed not to go online and got sucked in again. The posts were good ones but they also stirred up so much negative emotion I had to make myself stop. Instead I went to Chapters, bought a good coffee and a book ... much better for the soul!
Wow sounds like one place where I thought things were doing well might just be trying to get their footing as well! I hope your referral comes soon and that you are able to celebrate by May!
It's Mary - from Ballycroy.
Thought I would say just how relieved I am that i didn't know APV existed until after we were back from Viet Nam. From time to time it gets really bad - and now is certainly one of those times. For me the really difficult part is that, understanding all the horrid strain people are under - how on earth does someone attack Ethica??
Anyway - I will understand perfectly if you opt for trashy novels. Might be the better approach. If you would like to browse my VietNam library, however, you can get my number from Liz. I have a fairly extensive collective and there may be stuff you haven't read., And we are just around the corner.
I am home recovering from a nasty winter illness.
Mary
Definitely skip the yahoo boards! It has done wonders for my mood these past few weeks!
Hey Girlie,
I agree with the horoscope option. I have a couple of really good ones of late... good news will come.
Oh yeah ... the American Yahoo groups are horrendous. Good move! I think you should visit us when the weather gets a little nicer.
alisa
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