It's finally here!

That's right, folks, I'm getting fingerprinted!  And I am ready.  I have been drinking lots of water, I have skipped doing dishes so I won't look so pruney (ok, I skip doing dishes a lot), I'm trying to keep my hands warm and hydrated, and I ate left overs so that I won't risk cutting myself.  I will have no fingerprint disasters tomorrow! 

I have to admit, I'm finally getting excited again.  I feel like I have had to protect my heart from getting hurt again so I have been approaching the whole process with a lot more trepidation.  No matter what, I am in for the long haul.  If I am going to wait 3-4 years for my daughter to come home, I will certainly wait however long it takes to have the MOU re-signed. 

Tomorrow is Chinese New Year and Tet.  Every year for the past couple of

of years, I have dressed up for CNY.  Please forgive my ignorance of Tet traditions for the time being, I'm still learning.  I have had the upper hand on Chinese culture due to some extended family that lives in Hong Kong and a number of Chinese friends here.  Dressing up is just a way of remembering my connections and celebrating with friends and family. 

Happy Year of the Rat Everybody!  May this year bring many blessings and draw families close!