One Year In Waiting

As of today we have been officially been waiting for 1 year to become parents. I just read the post from this same day last year and it's kind of funny sensing all the joy and optimism I was feeling back then...hmmmm, don't think I'm feeling it at all today.
It should be such a milestone to have gotten through a year. We thought we'd have our daughter by Christmas but the reality is we are facing another 2 years minimum wait for our daughter. It further saddens me when I start to think of the children that are being forced to prolong their stay in the orphanages without families due to this massive slow down in the adoption process.
This past weekend we spent time with 3 families we are close with here in Tampa. Two of them have had their daughters home about 6 months now, and one family is anxiously waiting with a LID of 1-23-06. I guess we spent a lot of time on "China talk" and it is more depressing than anything at this particular moment. Especially when I am holding these darling little girls and I know how many more are out there waiting to have the same opportunities. I am sorry to sound so negative. "It is what it is" is what Drew says and I need to deal with it. This is the path we chose, so waiting we must do.
I also feel guilty with my ranting on this significant day for Americans. So many woke up today with a heavy heart, reliving the events of 6 years ago. I did say a prayer last night and this morning for all those who lost loved ones, and for all those who survived that have to live with this horrific event in their heart and mind each and every day. It will never be easy but we continue to move forward, yet never forget.
Here's to 1 year...