I have blogged about our adoption website before, and most of you probably know about our walk to China already. But I've decided to make a specific plea to all of you walking, swimming, biking, and running your way to a healthier you. I've seen your status updates and comments, and I know some of you are getting on your treadmills or heading to the gym. Why not share your accomplishments and help us get to China faster? Check out our website, Walking to China, and email me your miles!

I updated the site this weekend after a few of our family members and friends sent me the miles they walked or ran or swam or biked between January 18 and March 7. Together, we got 152.5 miles closer to China and found seven quilt squares along the way! You can check out each of the squares and the accompanying wishes from our friends and family here:

The Journey

If you want to help us make it a little further each week on our walk to China, please email me the miles you walk, swim, run or bike every week. I'll include them in the total and send you periodic updates with links to the quilt squares we find.

And if you've ever wondered what's taking so long and how much longer Saul and I will have to wait for an adoption referral from China, check out this page:

Our Story

The long string of beads on the right side of the page will give you some understanding of the wait ahead. We’ve also added more information about the process and tried to clarify “the wait” further for those of you interested.

Finally, if you wish to contribute to our daughter's 100 Good Wishes Quilt, check out this page to learn more.

100 Good Wishes

Saul and I want to thank all of our friends and family. Whether you've contributed miles in the past or you're hearing about this walk to China for the first time ever, your support as we wait for our referral is much appreciated.

"Whomever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps." - Chinese fortune, accompanied by lucky numbers 22, 38, 27, 5, 14, 30.