Referrals arrived last week and matched families with LID's of February 18 thru February 23. It was a six day batch, which is good because it's in keeping with the average! For us, this means that there are now only 15 LID days left to be matched before we see our sugarplum's face for the first time. I can't believe we've made into the "teens"!
Speaking of making it into the teens....my nephew, Taylor (pictured about), turned 13 this month!! It's shocking to think about. Why do kids have to grow up so fast??!! I remember the day Taylor was born like it was yesterday. I remember the day he started walking (Doug and I somewhat taught him while Norah was at work...we thought we would suprise her when she got home, but instead we made her cry...oooops). I remember when he and Jacob were in pre-school together. It just doesn't seem that long ago. But, a lot changes in 13 years. The one thing that hasn't changed is that Taylor is a sweet, loving person...who happens to have the softest skin on the planet!!! Sorry to announce that publicly Taylor, but it oh so true! So....I'm sending a big shout out to Taylor, who I've been blessed to have in my life for the last 13 years.
Along with the announcement of the referrals came the announcement that our agency, Children's Hope International, has finally received their Hague Accreditation! This is great news for the many, many families that are working with them. Personally, for us, it doesn't change much. We are not going to need to renew anymore documents that would require that they be accredited, and are not trying to adopt through the "Waiting Children's" program (special needs). But, it's still good to know that CHI meets all the current requirements to work in the China program. To me, it makes things feel more secure (not that security exists in the world of international adoption). I'm very happy for our agency and even more happy for the families and children that this will help to unite!
So, as far as I'm concerned, it's been a good month for the adoption. It won't be long now. The next few months will probably be some of the most exciting, amazing, emotional....non-boring months of my life!
8 comments:
I cannot believe Taylor is 13! And you're right...his skin looks amazing. He's sooo cute!
I also cannot believe that we are down to 15 days....I'm freaking out! Girl, these months are going to fly by, you'll see. I have butterflies already, I can't wait to meet her!
15! Terri
WOOOOHOOOOO!! 15 days girl! I am so excited for you and the family. Enjoy these next few months and all that comes with them. Many hugs!
I'm very relieved that our agency got their accreditation again.... combined with the number of days referred. I too am happy! :)
Wow, the time is really getting close. I have goose bumps!
Such good news! 15 days! WOW! Looks like China is getting closer and closer....
We are getting closer! I will be happy to share some cookies if the hubby wouldn't eat them all. I'll bring some to our January celebration - we have so much to celebrate, after the 1/2 marathon of course. Did I tell you I am banned from running for 2 weeks? Tendon in my knee - whatever! Have a great rest of your week!!! One more round of rain coming our way! Weather Alert!!!!!!
I told Taylor on his birthday that he was still the CUTEST baby to date....let's hope our Sugarplum beats him!
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