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Monday, October 12, 2009

It's Going to be a Long Wait.......

Well, we officially went on the Waiting List with AGC last Monday. We are #15. But, here is the kicker.....the families ahead of us on the list are all waiting for little boys, no older than 18 months. We have said we would take a boy through age 4. I really don't know how long to expect our wait to be. I just know that every time the phone rings my heart jumps and I hope the caller ID shows our agencies' name. My head knows that I must be logical....this is a process that takes time....it could be months. My heart however is hopeful that we will get a call.....NOW!!! Since we made this decision to adopt we have poured so much time and energy into the paperwork that at times it didn't seem real. But now that is all over and we just wait, and pray. I pray that my future son has a full belly and a warm bed to sleep in. I pray for the orphanage workers that are caring for him and for his parents/family members that he may never see again. I pray that God is preparing his heart and his mind for what is to come.....and then I wait some more.

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5 comments:

Sojourning Mom said...

Praying for God's perfect peace during your wait and for your sweet son. Know that I am an available ear to help you wait well :)

milreb said...

Congratulations on making the list! It's such a relief to have all the paperwork done. Giving thanks for your family and your decision to adopt!

Kristi J said...

great meeting you guys...I'm from Hopkinsville Ky and still have all our family there...Yes, we had four kids in 5 years and then adopted too....so fun!! WE did baby so we had a 6 month wait, but your wait should go VERY fast and HH is so awesome!!! Your little guy will be VERY WELL taken care of...AND, are you on the AGCI list serve yet? Ask your caseworker about it?? it is such a great place to hear updates on #'s and even to get updates on your kids while you wait....Let me know if I can help in any way and answer any questions...We LOVE AGCI..... kristinedjohnson@comcast.net
so excited for you, kristi

Christie said...

congrats on making it on the waitlist! we started out at 14 on the boys list and got our referral 3 months later. it wasnt a long wait at all! we actually recieved our referral on the 7th for our 3 week old son!!!! excited to follow along with you on this journey!!

missy said...

i found your blog from the agci listserv. welcome to the waiting list! how exciting. that boy list can move pretty fast! the waiting time can be sweet b/c there's a respite from the paperwork and time to prepare for what's to come! congrats!