I couldn't help myself with this picture!
I was too giddy for words last night. A little after 5pm our family coordinator from America World called to inform us that she registered us with the online database in India and we are now officially waiting for a referral. We could get a phone call today (highly unlikely but still...) That is just crazy!
The wait for a referral will most likely be a long one. There is just no telling what the time-frame looks like from here on out. It is a bit odd because we went from knowing the steps and how long each step would take to being in limbo. After talking with other moms adopting from India this is how things seem to pan out until the day we get word to travel. So I am rejoicing in the moment and praising the Lord that he has brought us this far. He has used you, your prayers, your giving, and your encouragement to sustain us and prepare us to bring home our little girl.
Dear friends and family, rejoice with me today because this is a major step forward. The reality of seeing a picture of our daughter drives me to work even harder to get her home. The next phase in our fundraising is actually raising money toward our travel costs. This is where it gets exciting folks. Just the thought of applying for visas and buying plane tickets brings tears to my eyes. It's getting real.
Celebrating along with you!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Thank you Nancy!!
DeleteWe know you're already matched in the Father's heart, but I couldn't be more excited about how He's working to make that visible to us down here!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! We are adopting through AWAA also and are in the India program! It looks like we are at the same stage as you guys. It is super exciting and we are so happy you guys are registered. I am hoping we get registered in the next week or so.
ReplyDeletechuckle, the ubiquitous adoption mantra:
ReplyDelete"hurry up and wait!" :) Trusting the Lord's timing. ..