Mrs. Chips (my new name for the woman who escorted the kids here last summer -- given because she gave Peanut potato chips for breakfast against my wishes) received permission from the MOE to visit Peanut's orphanage. Thank goodness! Early next week she'll be on her way.

Each of the host parents was invited to write a short note to our kids for Mrs. Chips to deliver. My wonderful adoption coordinator is going to translate them for us. I had a hard time writing my note... there's so much to say. In the letters I wrote to him previously I could go on and on... I would write about how much I missed him and remind him of some of the fun things we did. I'd tell him about what was going on with the family and try to educate him a little on America (holidays, the states, weather, traditions, etc.). But this note had to be brief. Here's what I wrote:

It has been such a long time since I've talked to you. In early December I was told that you went to stay with another family. I was so sad because I missed you very much and wanted to talk to you.

I'm sorry I haven't talked to you in so long. I wanted to very much. I think about you all the time and love you with my whole heart. Remember all the fun times we had when you were in America? Never doubt that I love you, miss you, and want you here with me. You're my favorite boy in the whole world!

Love,

Mama

I don't even know if he's at the orphanage, but I hope so. I hope this note will get to him and that he'll remember that I love him more than any number of words can express. But even if he isn't at the orphanage, Mrs. Chips' visit will provide me with information which is something I've been sorely lacking.

On another good note, have all of you noticed how much things are moving all of a sudden? Melissa has Maks, Lauri is going back for her court date and will have Olivia soon, Gaye has her referral, and Lisa's & Rhonda's agency received their accreditation today. This is all wonderful news. It's like everything Eastern European is coming up roses!

Lisa's & Rhonda's agency getting reaccredited is particularly hopeful for me, because my agency was next on the list, supposedly. I have such high hopes that my agency will get the good word soon. Please cross your fingers, toes, knees, and anything else you're flexible enough to cross.