Ladybugs Everywhere

I think there a few of you following my attempt at blogging, but only a lone faithful "follower".  You can see her cute photo at the bottom of my page.  Friends, meet Stacy.  Stacy is my closest friend in Virginia.  She is the kind of woman you can only aspire to be - one who courageously shaves her head in support of childhood cancer research, a NICU nurse who lovingly cares for sick children and scared parents (on nightshift, none the less), and a super-mom to Sierra & Laurel (M & L's best friends).  Stacy and her husband Brad leave in 4 short days to meet their daughter Cadence...she is waiting in China for them.  I really am in awe of her. 

Ladybugs have held a place in my heart ever since I had my "Laneybug".  To me it was just a perfect nickname.  Come to find out they are a universal sign of good luck, especially in the Chinese adoption world.  So, soon Stacy will have her own little ladybug.

Long story short on the ladybug legend...I guess in the 1990's, as Chinese adoption programs were rapidly growing, there was a season of unusually large ladybug population.  The ladybugs were predominantly in Guangzhou, China. "Guangzhou is a necessary stop for all international adoptions. (The city houses many Consulate-General offices.) This large ladybug population explosion was thought to be a lucky omen for the many adopting families flowing into China".

So, until Cadence gets home we are flying our ladybug flag.  And I gave Stacy one to keep up until she can bring home her ladybug.  You can follow Stacy's blog during their travels. (It is listed in the right column).