Comments on: No Rumors Yet http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/ Join the Rumor Queen as she looks for the latest rumors and then analyzes them, trying to figure out what the CCAA will do next. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:32:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: FindingHope http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53713 FindingHope Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:06 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53713 Kyleigh- Okay, now you have Tina Turner in my head..."What's Love got to do with it...What's love, but a second hand emotion...Ooooo" :) I think forum withdrawls are really starting to get to me. "Hi, I'm FindingHope, and I'm an RQ forumaholic". Kyleigh-
Okay, now you have Tina Turner in my head…”What’s Love got to do with it…What’s love, but a second hand emotion…Ooooo” :)
I think forum withdrawls are really starting to get to me. “Hi, I’m FindingHope, and I’m an RQ forumaholic”.

]]> By: kyleigh http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53709 kyleigh Wed, 28 May 2008 12:32:00 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53709 FindingHope, I thought your reply to my post was very funny! Maybe I could modify it a bit and say, "The self-serving emotion people often mistake for love stinks!" :-) FindingHope,

I thought your reply to my post was very funny! Maybe I could modify it a bit and say, “The self-serving emotion people often mistake for love stinks!” :-)

]]> By: FindingHope http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53707 FindingHope Wed, 28 May 2008 12:13:59 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53707 imdmom Says: May 27th, 2008 at 11:25 pm "Wait a minute….J.Geils Band sings “Love Stinks???….I thought it was Robby from The Wedding Singer! ROFL!!!! Now, I have that song in my head…the Adam Sandler version!" Where's that laughing smiley when you need it? Thank you, imdmom! You just started my morning off with a great chuckle! imdmom Says:
May 27th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
“Wait a minute….J.Geils Band sings “Love Stinks???….I thought it was Robby from The Wedding Singer! ROFL!!!! Now, I have that song in my head…the Adam Sandler version!”

Where’s that laughing smiley when you need it? Thank you, imdmom! You just started my morning off with a great chuckle!

]]> By: lovemybulldog http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53706 lovemybulldog Wed, 28 May 2008 11:57:03 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53706 I'm starting to go through withdrawls. Miss you guys on the forum! I've held my breath about the back/forth about the earthquake...I think it's OK to talk about it, but I definitely agree that it's in poor taste to make comparisons to the loss and how it will affect wait times, etc. I may be in the minority, but it is my greatest dream that every child in China find a home IN China. It will never happen, but if time, tragedy, and evolution changes the way people in China view the 1-Child law and domestic adoption...and our program has to change as a result... I'm all for it. Sorry if that hurts, it's just how I feel. I'll never EVER forget a comment from a blog topic last month from someone who said "how dare they (Chinese citizens) walk into orphanages and adopt a baby when I've been waiting all this time?"... I still replay that comment in my head over and over... Ignorance is bliss for some, but I just think it's plain ugly. p.s. Thank you for all the hard work on the forum, RQ! As a member of the IT world, I know it's impossible for most to understand how complicated and frustrating systems can be...especially when the folks on the other end of the line throw their hands up and walk away. Best of luck to you! I’m starting to go through withdrawls. Miss you guys on the forum!

I’ve held my breath about the back/forth about the earthquake…I think it’s OK to talk about it, but I definitely agree that it’s in poor taste to make comparisons to the loss and how it will affect wait times, etc.

I may be in the minority, but it is my greatest dream that every child in China find a home IN China. It will never happen, but if time, tragedy, and evolution changes the way people in China view the 1-Child law and domestic adoption…and our program has to change as a result… I’m all for it. Sorry if that hurts, it’s just how I feel.

I’ll never EVER forget a comment from a blog topic last month from someone who said “how dare they (Chinese citizens) walk into orphanages and adopt a baby when I’ve been waiting all this time?”… I still replay that comment in my head over and over…

Ignorance is bliss for some, but I just think it’s plain ugly.

p.s. Thank you for all the hard work on the forum, RQ! As a member of the IT world, I know it’s impossible for most to understand how complicated and frustrating systems can be…especially when the folks on the other end of the line throw their hands up and walk away. Best of luck to you!

]]> By: plwhit1022 http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53699 plwhit1022 Wed, 28 May 2008 05:40:24 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53699 For those of you who don't think that IA might be affected from the earthquake here is an article from CHINA DAILY NEWS that a friend of mine who is currently living in China emailed me today!! http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/23/content_6708389.htm No one knows if and how exactly it will impact IA but seems that there is plenty of speculation in China already!! No I don't have my daughter yet nor do I have a referral! For those of you who don’t think that IA might be affected from the earthquake here is an article from CHINA DAILY NEWS that a friend of mine who is currently living in China emailed me today!!

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/23/content_6708389.htm

No one knows if and how exactly it will impact IA but seems that there is plenty of speculation in China already!! No I don’t have my daughter yet nor do I have a referral!

]]> By: sofalv http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53698 sofalv Wed, 28 May 2008 04:52:50 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53698 OPEN~OPEN~OPEN~OPEN...hmmm chocolate! I actually thought I was the one who crashed the forum. I was devastated. I was having a bit of trouble with my side of clicking "posts read" for a few days and then crash! I was thinking it was me and then imagined hiding in Mexico until the 5000 RQ strong gave up their torches and pitch forks! haha just kidding. I just want ya'll to smile! I don't really think you'd form a mob ~ right? ;0) OPEN~OPEN~OPEN~OPEN…hmmm chocolate! I actually thought I was the one who crashed the forum. I was devastated. I was having a bit of trouble with my side of clicking “posts read” for a few days and then crash! I was thinking it was me and then imagined hiding in Mexico until the 5000 RQ strong gave up their torches and pitch forks! haha just kidding. I just want ya’ll to smile! I don’t really think you’d form a mob ~ right? ;0)

]]> By: cachinadoll http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53697 cachinadoll Wed, 28 May 2008 04:21:22 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53697 I have not been on in a few days....wow! A lot of emotions are running high! I think we all (selfishly) want to know what the impact of the earthquake may be but in no way, does anyone mean to be disrespectful. I think it is natural because we are human & we can wonder and feel. However, there is a time and place and now, may not be the right time. There is so much destruction and devistation-all we should be doing is hoping the best for the entire country. We are someday, going to be connect to China forever! I cannot wait! My hope is that all of those children are reunited with their families or extended families. They need to be adopted at home if possible. Just because this happens, does not mean there are fewer children to adopt IA or that the wait will increase. The truth is, we are not in control-China is. I think we are all feel sad about our situation and the wait and that is OK....we get to hurt and be sad too. I agree with someone elses post about pain. Pain is pain-no matter if it comes from an earthquake, infertility, loss or anything else. There are not levels of pain-humans have decided that it is worse to have X happen to you than Y but in all reality, it is all the same. I think today, we should all try to find something to be grateful for and to send our best to China. Has anyone read the book The Secret? I am not into religious talks BUT I have to say-what you put out to the universe is what you get back. We all need to try and stay POSITIVE and focused on one thing-being good people in our everyday lives (and stop judging others!) Someday, we will all laugh about our RQ discussions.....they will seem trivial when we are raising and loving our beautiful babies. I still believe. I have not been on in a few days….wow! A lot of emotions are running high! I think we all (selfishly) want to know what the impact of the earthquake may be but in no way, does anyone mean to be disrespectful. I think it is natural because we are human & we can wonder and feel. However, there is a time and place and now, may not be the right time. There is so much destruction and devistation-all we should be doing is hoping the best for the entire country. We are someday, going to be connect to China forever! I cannot wait! My hope is that all of those children are reunited with their families or extended families. They need to be adopted at home if possible. Just because this happens, does not mean there are fewer children to adopt IA or that the wait will increase. The truth is, we are not in control-China is. I think we are all feel sad about our situation and the wait and that is OK….we get to hurt and be sad too. I agree with someone elses post about pain. Pain is pain-no matter if it comes from an earthquake, infertility, loss or anything else. There are not levels of pain-humans have decided that it is worse to have X happen to you than Y but in all reality, it is all the same. I think today, we should all try to find something to be grateful for and to send our best to China. Has anyone read the book The Secret? I am not into religious talks BUT I have to say-what you put out to the universe is what you get back. We all need to try and stay POSITIVE and focused on one thing-being good people in our everyday lives (and stop judging others!) Someday, we will all laugh about our RQ discussions…..they will seem trivial when we are raising and loving our beautiful babies. I still believe.

]]> By: imdmom http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53694 imdmom Wed, 28 May 2008 03:25:43 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53694 Wait a minute....J.Geils Band sings "Love Stinks???....I thought it was Robby from The Wedding Singer! ROFL!!!! Now, I have that song in my head...the Adam Sandler version! **Had to post this BEFORE I forgot!** NO MEMORY LOSS HERE, CCAA!!! On a serious note, I totally agree w/ RQ. My heart completely goes out to all of the victims in China. I hope for strength and peace in whichever path they are lead. I tear up even thinking about losing my ds or him losing us in a tragedy such as China is going through. I could not even imagine him being uprooted after 13 years and taken 1/2 way around the world to learn a new language, eat new food, learn new socially-acceptable behaviors when he could be raised in a more comparable environment. I try not to get wrapped up in everything the media puts out. Instead, I'm checking in on RQ (thank you!), Melody Zhang's blog, and HTS. I feel these are the best sources of info. I've had more questions about the effect the earthquake "will have on our adoption" these last 2 weeks. People seem shocked when I say "What will be, will be." I'll wait if I have to. Bottom line, this is not about ME...it's about these families that have been torn apart in the blink of an eye. My heart goes out to each and every one! Let's keep the faith that all will work out in it's own way. It may not be according to our "timeframe" but it will work out eventually! One of my all-time favorite Disney movies is The Rescuers....had the whole movie on record and had it memorized! LOL! One of my favorite pieces from the movie is when Bianca tells Penny "Keep the faith, sweetheart". She replies, "That's what Rufus (the cat) always says, "Faith will make things turn out right!" How ironic that I always wanted to have a sister like Penny come into our home....instead of a sister it will be a child! *Bringing a smile to my face!* Nancy LID 1/30/07 Wait a minute….J.Geils Band sings “Love Stinks???….I thought it was Robby from The Wedding Singer! ROFL!!!! Now, I have that song in my head…the Adam Sandler version! **Had to post this BEFORE I forgot!** NO MEMORY LOSS HERE, CCAA!!!
On a serious note, I totally agree w/ RQ. My heart completely goes out to all of the victims in China. I hope for strength and peace in whichever path they are lead. I tear up even thinking about losing my ds or him losing us in a tragedy such as China is going through. I could not even imagine him being uprooted after 13 years and taken 1/2 way around the world to learn a new language, eat new food, learn new socially-acceptable behaviors when he could be raised in a more comparable environment. I try not to get wrapped up in everything the media puts out. Instead, I’m checking in on RQ (thank you!), Melody Zhang’s blog, and HTS. I feel these are the best sources of info. I’ve had more questions about the effect the earthquake “will have on our adoption” these last 2 weeks. People seem shocked when I say “What will be, will be.” I’ll wait if I have to. Bottom line, this is not about ME…it’s about these families that have been torn apart in the blink of an eye. My heart goes out to each and every one! Let’s keep the faith that all will work out in it’s own way. It may not be according to our “timeframe” but it will work out eventually!
One of my all-time favorite Disney movies is The Rescuers….had the whole movie on record and had it memorized! LOL! One of my favorite pieces from the movie is when Bianca tells Penny “Keep the faith, sweetheart”. She replies, “That’s what Rufus (the cat) always says, “Faith will make things turn out right!” How ironic that I always wanted to have a sister like Penny come into our home….instead of a sister it will be a child! *Bringing a smile to my face!*
Nancy
LID 1/30/07

]]> By: momin2007 http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53693 momin2007 Wed, 28 May 2008 03:00:22 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53693 I can see the chocolate and smell it but I can't pick it up!!! I never really understood the level of my addiction to the forum until I couldn't have it!!!! But there is light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks RQ for working so hard to get us a fix! Michele I can see the chocolate and smell it but I can’t pick it up!!! I never really understood the level of my addiction to the forum until I couldn’t have it!!!!

But there is light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks RQ for working so hard to get us a fix!
Michele

]]> By: daisiesinbloom http://chinaadopttalk.com/2008/05/27/no-rumors-yet/#comment-53692 daisiesinbloom Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:19 +0000 http://chinaadopttalk.com/?p=1644#comment-53692 Sort of. You can break the window to get the chocolate on display. Sort of. You can break the window to get the chocolate on display.

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