Tuesday, November 16, 2010

1 Year...

of waiting. Waiting for fingerprints, waiting for background checks, waiting for social workers, waiting for USCIS, waiting for a referral (still waiting). 1 year ago today we wrote a check and filled out an application that would have significant impact on our lives. Little did I know how much impact it would have before we even saw a picture of our Little One. We're still waiting for that but E and I are off to a play date with friends formed through the adoption process. Hoping for a referral soon, aware that it's likely to be a while still, trying to enjoy life with friends in while we continue to wait!

14 comments:

  1. Praying for you as you wait...it is so hard sometimes.

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  2. One year was HARD for me! Praying you're wait isn't much longer...

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  3. This is a hard milestone. It's also one day closer. I'll keep you in my prayers. I can't wait for your referral!

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  4. Yep. The waiting is really a challenge. But hopefully you've just passed the long part of the waiting and you are on the downside. Fingers crossed...

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  5. i'm with min...this is hard, but it does bring you closer...praying you hear good news soon!

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  6. Wow, a year! Think of all that time behind you!!! It's closer now, for sure :)
    Waiting sucks, but you'll be there soon.

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  7. I hear ya!! Waiting stinks, big time. Hang in there! One year is a huge milestone, although i understand it would be brighter with a sweet baby's face to look at! Come on referrals!!!

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  8. What a mix of emotions today must bring... a year of waiting, a year closer... Praying you get your referral soon and your little one is in your arms a short time later.

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  9. I HOPE so too. I'm praying!! Just think one year down, one year closer!

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  10. The year mark is a difficult one. I hope your child has been born and you will get good news soon.

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  11. I just started following you and wanted to stop in and say hi. That year mark was really hard for me too. I'm hoping you hear some good news soon!

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  12. Your last sentence encouraged me to enjoy the wait, with those the Lord has already brought into my life!! Blogging has been a huge help. You are not alone in your wait. (What is that saying about misery...?? :)

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  13. hitting those big waiting milestones are tough, but bring you that much closer to your baby.

    Its wonderful that you've already made some wonderful connections w/others in the adoption community.

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  14. It's a tough milestone. But while we wait ourselves - we're waiting with you too. Here's hoping more of the wait is behind you then ahead. Hang in there!

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