The Sign

July 4, 2005 Happy 4th of July! This morning I took Salty Dog out for his morning duties and was greeted by a first. A huge white swan has taken residence directly in front of our home along side the St. Johns River. I called Alyson to come look, as we have never seen a swan anywhere along our stretch the river much less in front of our home. We wish to believe that this is a sign – as in A SIGN. Why you may ask is it a sign. Just last night I was reading that most of the CCC adoptive families stay at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou. The US consulate is located in Guangzhou and is the only office authorized to issue visas to adopted children; all American families who want to have Chinese babies must go to Guangzhou. WHITE SWAN HOTEL – Then this morning we wake up to a White Swan in our back yard. I’m thinking SIGN… as in sent by God.