But the images I've seen of Ethiopian orphanages literally full of little boys keeps haunting me. I know our son is there. I know he is waiting for us. And I know it will happen when all the timing is just perfect. But I am still human, still impatient, and still OCD. So yes, I compulsively check email, blogs, the answering machine, and my voicemail. And yes, I count days on a calendar. But very soon, I'll be counting the days until we get to go bring our African prince home. I'm sure of it. Ok, I feel better now. :-)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tick tock.....
Ok, I decided to make myself a little bit crazier and actually look at the calendar to see how long we've been languishing at #1 on our waiting list. 6 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS!! C'mon, already people! I keep hearing that everyone wants an infant girl, and that our category (toddler boy) is the least requested -- but all I keep seeing are the infant girl referrals flying by. Now, don't get me wrong -- I am VERY happy that there are babies finding forever families, and am anxiously waiting for our new IAN friends (and neighbors -- Sachse shout out!), Matt & Heather Prestenberg to receive the best news of their lives. They are #1 on BOTH the infant girl and infant twins lists!
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Oh Jen - Hang in there. The wait at number 1 was by far the hardest of the entire 18 month process for me. Your little guy is there waiting for you. Maybe I even held him and played sidewalk chalk with him last week. One thing i have to say is that observing all the children with their new families last week, they were all, and I mean all, such perfect matches with the families! Its a bit uncanny. I know its so hard right now but you won't believe how perfectly it all unfolds and makes sense later. Praying for you lots.....with great sympathy,
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There is so much pressure when you are #1! Every email and every time the phone rings you get your hopes up only to have them come crashing down-it takes a lot out of you!!! I know exactly how you are feeling as we spent a record 6 months @ #1. The days drag on and on w/no end in sight. I know your little man is out there and once you see a picture of his beautiful face you will no longer care how long you had to wait! I promise!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen sister! It's been 4 weeks and 1 day that we've been #1 on our lists. It's about to drive us nuts. Heather's off to Charlotte, NC this weekend so we'll have to all get together sometime when she returns.
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