I have really got to get more creative about how I update when there's nothing to update on!
Those of you who know me, know that I am not the most patient person in the world. OK, probably not even in the top 10... (After all, on FaceBook I am an early member of the group:"I Secretly Want to Punch Slow Walking People in the Head".) I'm also a fairly accomplished control freak. Admittedly, these may not be two of my more admirable qualities. (Although, hey, "I yam who I yam" as both Pop and Popeye would say...)
However, somewhere in me I am finding a woman who is steadfast, resolute, calm and hopeful in this process. No, it is not happening as quickly as I want it to. But there's a tiny part of me who is (for now, anyway) at peace with it. Would I like to be buying baby things, assembling a crib or booking a trip to Nepal right now? Hell yes! But here I am, here we are, in total unknowing and completely at the mercy of things which are completely out of our control. And feeling quite a bit of respect for this country which operates in an entirely different manner, and with different timing than that to which I am accustomed. And I'm OK. Maybe the Pebble is teaching me a thing or two about patience before he/she physically joins us. Maybe it's unfolding exactly as it should. Here's to learning.
Namaste.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Quiet.
There's nothing new to report with the adoption process. Nepal is in the midst of changes in their government, and we're hearing that is slowing/stopping the process of matching families with orphans temporarily. Apparently they're in the process of appointing a new Minster of Women & Children - which is the agency that handles adoptions. Much change.
It's really amazing - in this world of instant news, constant updates, Twitter, FaceBook, etc - that we really have no idea what's happening with the adoption process, where we stand, or how long it might be until we hear news about our child. What we get is bits and pieces of information - and nothing really concrete or absolute. When we hear things, we're not sure what to believe. Mostly, we don't hear things. It makes me realize how very different day to day life is in Nepal. And it also brings a whole new meaning to "I have no control over this situation".
So, it is what it is. I'd have been shocked if this happened in the timeframe I preferred, which was yesterday.
Namaste.
It's really amazing - in this world of instant news, constant updates, Twitter, FaceBook, etc - that we really have no idea what's happening with the adoption process, where we stand, or how long it might be until we hear news about our child. What we get is bits and pieces of information - and nothing really concrete or absolute. When we hear things, we're not sure what to believe. Mostly, we don't hear things. It makes me realize how very different day to day life is in Nepal. And it also brings a whole new meaning to "I have no control over this situation".
So, it is what it is. I'd have been shocked if this happened in the timeframe I preferred, which was yesterday.
Namaste.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Something outta nothing...
Not much news.
I'm going to have to get much better at blogging when there are no obvious or interesting updates on the adoption front. Referrals (matches) are still moving very slowly, or not at all, due to changes in the government in Nepal. It'll come around, we just don't know when. So, I'm using it as a opportunity to practice letting go, and to do some volunteer work for an organization that builds schools in remote areas of Nepal. (More about that, soon...I promise, it's good stuff!)
In the meantime I'm thankful for the great community we have - family, friends and all of the new friends we're making through the adoption process. The support we've gotten from all over the place since day one has really been amazing. On a business trip to Miami last week, I learned that a acquaintance in my industry and his wife adopted a child from Guatemala a few years ago. We talked about their process, and about ours, and he offered to help us in any way he could with our adoption. (This is a guy I've maybe talked to for maybe 30 minutes in my entire life - and I truly believe he would help us in any way he could.) This is the same thing that has happened countless times through the process... someone has adopted (or knows someone who has adopted) and will do absolutely anything they can to help the next in line. I just love that. We'll do the same.
Namaste.
I'm going to have to get much better at blogging when there are no obvious or interesting updates on the adoption front. Referrals (matches) are still moving very slowly, or not at all, due to changes in the government in Nepal. It'll come around, we just don't know when. So, I'm using it as a opportunity to practice letting go, and to do some volunteer work for an organization that builds schools in remote areas of Nepal. (More about that, soon...I promise, it's good stuff!)
In the meantime I'm thankful for the great community we have - family, friends and all of the new friends we're making through the adoption process. The support we've gotten from all over the place since day one has really been amazing. On a business trip to Miami last week, I learned that a acquaintance in my industry and his wife adopted a child from Guatemala a few years ago. We talked about their process, and about ours, and he offered to help us in any way he could with our adoption. (This is a guy I've maybe talked to for maybe 30 minutes in my entire life - and I truly believe he would help us in any way he could.) This is the same thing that has happened countless times through the process... someone has adopted (or knows someone who has adopted) and will do absolutely anything they can to help the next in line. I just love that. We'll do the same.
Namaste.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum (Sanskrit) or Om Mani Peme Hung (Tibetan) is the oldest and most well known mantra of Tibetan Buddhism.
"The mantra Om Mani Päme Hum is easy to say yet quite powerful, because it contains the essence of the entire teaching. When you say the first syllable Om it is blessed to help you achieve perfection in the practice of generosity, Ma helps perfect the practice of pure ethics, and Ni helps achieve perfection in the practice of tolerance and patience. Pä, the fourth syllable, helps to achieve perfection of perseverance, Me helps achieve perfection in the practice of concentration, and the final sixth syllable Hum helps achieve perfection in the practice of wisdom.
— Gen Rinpoche, Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones
"The mantra Om Mani Päme Hum is easy to say yet quite powerful, because it contains the essence of the entire teaching. When you say the first syllable Om it is blessed to help you achieve perfection in the practice of generosity, Ma helps perfect the practice of pure ethics, and Ni helps achieve perfection in the practice of tolerance and patience. Pä, the fourth syllable, helps to achieve perfection of perseverance, Me helps achieve perfection in the practice of concentration, and the final sixth syllable Hum helps achieve perfection in the practice of wisdom. — Gen Rinpoche, Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Beautiful Babies.
Have a look at some gorgeous children in Nepal.
I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so ready.
Namaste.
I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so excited. I am so ready.
Namaste.
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