La la la la . . . .

I have yet to figure out how to add videos, so you will just have to click on this to see the song I am currently in adoration of.  It's fun and different. Trust me . . . you've heard it. 

China

So, if you have read my profile, my facebook, or my Twitter, you have probably come to the conclusion that I have an thing for China. I must say, this is very true. For a few years I have wanted our family to adopt from China specifically, but, unfortunately, we have too many kids! Really, we do. The government itself doesn't allow families with more that four minors living in their home to adopt. It was really a sad "dead end" to the hope I had that something could be done, or a rule could be waved in our favor. I've resigned myself to the fact that one day, it will be my time to do it- before I have over four minors living in my home, and after I turn 30 (another rule/requirement). Since nothing can be done on that subject (the subject of adoption, that is) at this point in time, I have decided to focus on the here and now. I have a burden for China and things can be done for the Chinese that isn't exclusive to a certain age or a certain number of children, or, in my case, siblings. I have "looked" at mission trips hosted by different organizations for about a year now, but just never found the right thing. I am happy, overjoyed really, to say that this October, 2009, my dad, two other friend and I will be traveling to China for a little over a week. I will not disclose the details of our objection on the trip right now, but would really appreciate prayer in this matter. Our original plan was to leave either the 2nd or 4th of October, but possible flights for that time seem to be saying the 1st is the most probable. I am 3/4 of the way to my goal for financial support, which is a huge blessing.

Many thanks to the Orchestrator of the trip, and for His provision in making it possible.

Wan' an!

So, yes, I am still quite alive . . .

Sorry for the tardiness of my posting.  Some of the fault lies with my just being too lazy to do it, and some with my feeling incapable of writing anything worthwhile to read.  But, what is a blog for anyway?  

I am happy to declare through out the "www" that I have finally read Jane Austin's "Pride & Prejudice".  It was, in a word, lovely.  Austin's quality in depicting her ever cherished story far surpasses all of the films made in it's honor, even the BBC version.  For some time I have said that "I am not a fan of Jane Austin, I am a fan of her work", but no more can I fully say that with any level of honesty.  Her characters have such an overwhelming depth when their life and conversations are read from the hand of their creator.  Such depth that I had never even noticed when watching the movies.  

So, summer seems like it should be coming to an end.  I must say that I am no fan of summer weather, and or summer activities.  I really prefer indoor activities above the outdoor, outdoor activities like sports, sports, sports, and sports.  I am fine with other things outside, like bonfires, hiking, walks for the sole purpose of enjoyment (I suppose that is similar to a hike), and other non-threatening things.  

Right now I should be doing noting aside from knitting. There is girl on the Rebelution Forum that is going on a missions trip and needed scarves and other knitted and crocheted items, so of course I volunteer.  How many scarves have I made?  1/20 of one.  Well, I did complete one, but I liked it so much that I have decided to keep it.  That seems rude, doesn't it? Anywho, I will do it . . . hopefully before her departure.  

This seems to be a very monotonous post.