I feel like the wait is getting hard and we've only been on the wait list 19 days. I know that sounds like we are really impatient, but......
we made the decision to adopt in July
Started all the paperwork in August
Finished our home study Nov. 15th
Got fingerprinted Dec. 4th
Received our FDL Feb. 28th
and have been waiting ever since. I feel like we are ready! I am so happy with the two children God has blessed us with already, they are tons of fun! It's just starting to feel like we are missing a child/children. Our family doesn't feel complete right now. Even though my arms are full with our two children, there is also an empty feeling. I am longing to hold, kiss and rock our new child/children. God placed the desire to adopt on our hearts and that desire is growing daily!!
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Hang in there sweet friend! God knows exactly who that desire is for and he is going to place that child/those children in your arms and you will know that you know that you know... you know what I mean?
I can't wait until your referral day. I am gonna CELEBRATE here in TN...
You have been such an encouraging person in this process for me! AND NOW I GET TO PRAY/ CHEER YOU ON!!!!
Waiting with you!
Tracie in TN
Michelle,
I second Tracie, you have been so encouraging to everyone so much that when your weary with the wait we can hold your arms for you, its okay..ish...ish (that Amharic for its okay:)
Soon, I just know its coming around that corner!
We are cheering for you, can you hear it!
Michelle,
I am right there with you. The wait is very hard. For me, it is a different wait, but BELIEVE me it is hard. We first talked to Julie about our kids on DECEMBER 3rd. I looked it up in my e-mail. It's been long.
You are such a wonderful, supportive person and you will be feeling the incredible joy of a referral soon!! We are all right here with you supporting you!!
Megan
I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE FEELING BECAUSE I AM FEELING EXACTLY THE SAME WAY. PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR REFERRAL.
Michelle,
We started in August in the Vietnam program and then switched to Ehtiopia in December. The waiting is terrible, but God is just preparing everyone and everything these little lives will touch. You are going to get a referral before you even get settled into the waiting. Keep it up, you are so helpful to the rest of us.
Sharon
Thanks for sharing your honesty. I know it's hard. What a blessing that we all can relate, understand and pray for each other. You are in my prayers Michelle!! When it all comes together and you get your referral, you'll be amazed at what you have been waiting for...!
Kristin
Oh Michelle. You have been at this a long time. I know when you think about how long it takes all anyone talks about is waiting for referral and then picking up your child, but so much time is spent before that talking about adoption, planning, imagining and doing all that paperwork, so that the process seems like forever.
The referral is going to come before you know it and probably when you least expect it.
I am so glad we can be in community together to share the ups and downs of this process with people who are in it too. God is good.
Waiting for you too and lifting you up in prayer,
Amy
OK, your mini-van comment was stinking hilarious!! We're all in this way "cool" thing together! So good to talk to you - you are amazing!!
Kristin
We have a 6 year old & twins who are 4.
Karey
Michelle,
It's me, Sharon, and my email address is sdcesq@yahoo.com
I've been writing on the AGCI listserve, too.
Hang in there! I KNOW how hard it is! Yes its a hotsling and i love it! Its a teeny bit tight though, i think if i had a nother chance i would get the peanut shell! Check that out!
I so relate to your longing. We LOVE our children. We ae grateful, absolutely. And yet, our family does not feel complete. Hang in there! Your referral will come soon and it will be a wonderful day!!
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