From Chiang Rai

Hi Everybody,

I have so much to catch up on that I don't really know where to begin. We have been in a whirlwind of activity since we arrived. Things have only settled down just a bit this morning and I finally found myself with a bit of time to think about the internet. It's been a great trip so far though! Travis and I got in on Dec. 31 and checked into the Silom Serene, in Bangkok for one night to try to rest a bit before coming north. Of course, I woke up the next day about 4:00am but I grabbed my journal and went down to sit by the pool. In true Thai fashion someone brought me some hot coffee without my even asking and I sat and watched the sun rise. I couldn't help but think that Bri and I have every reason to believe we will find out who our child is sometime in 2009 and here I was sitting in Bangkok on the first day of the new year. That's got to be a good omen, right?

Later that morning, after a giant breakfast at the delicious hotel spread, I was out shopping and I couldn't help but wonder if our baby was already born or not. Is he/she living somewhere close to where I was staying?

Ever since we arrived I can't stop thinking about one of my favorite affirmations which goes like this:
"We are all connected. On the checkerboard of life we are constantly moving closer to people who seek what we provide. We are all giving what others need."

So here I am in Thailand, very strangely connected to people (my child's biological family) who I don't even know by sight, being moved constantly closer, emotionally and physically, to a child who needs me and who I need as well. Life is interesting isn't it? I am very excited about 2009.

I will write more about our trip later. We had a wonderful Christmas celebration with the girls though and I'll tell you all about it!

- Rosemary