Sweet Reminders

Two years ago this week, we were given the news that our referral for Myah was not included in that months batch from China and we were devastated. We were May 31 lid and they cut us off, they stopped at the 30th. That meant we had to wait a whole extra month. We were at the beginning of what is now the long wait, we thought we would get referrals in Novemeber and we didn't end up getting them until the end of April. Looking back we now know that there was a reason, Myah was waiting for us. Our Myah. I have to say I did get a bit depressed and once I got over myself, I re-did the nursery ( my way of coping) and took comfort knowing that we had to be included in the next batch. As I reflect on those months I remember vividly the sights, sounds, songs, etc. that bring me back to those moments of waiting for our precious Myah and the excitement that was abuzz in our household. We were floating.In addition to living on the internet at this time checking Rumor Queen, I had a few other favorites. I remember watching this movie over and over again, I loved it! The Asian women were so beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking.

And while I watched this movie I fell in love even more with cherry blossoms, and when I went into Bath and Body Works they were carrying a whole line of Cherry Blossom fragrances. My favorite was this one, I literally lathered myself in it, the sweet scent still reminds me of my time in China, I wore it the whole time we were there, the first time I held Myah, I was wearing it, it soon became a comforting scent to her, it was the smell of her mommy. I still love it but it is harder to find now. The White Cherry Blossom is my favorite!

I now am addicted to this one: Midnight Pomegrante! This was my favorite last spring. Wonder what it will be this year?

I also became slightly addicted to eating Wasa Cracker with Kaukauna Sharp Cheese spread. It was my comfort food! Yummy!

I also love magnolias! Nothing makes me happier than driving through town and seeing a huge old magnolia tree filled with the beautiful saucer blossoms and the ground beneath them just layered with gorgeous petals! I do have a small, very small magnolia tree in our front yard that our neighbor purchased for us after Mark's dad passed away. Someday I will have a huge tree but for now I just drool at everyone elses! I remember it blossoming right about the same time as we received our referral.