The Brown Envelope Arrives!!!!

Today the brown envelope finally arrived!!!! Brent called me at work to let me know that it was in the mail. I was so excited and started telling everyone at work that the brown envelope had arrived. Of course, they did not understand what it was or why I was so excited over it. I don't think anyone who has not been in this position could understand. For those of you who are reading this and wondering "What exactly is this brown envelope?", it is a package that arrives with paperwork you will need in China to get your baby's visa and it also contains a letter and a case number that shows that the US has approved us to adopt an international orphan. So for those wondering, it does not mean we are any closer to completing this long journey but it is one more confirmation that things are progressing and that it is really happening.