Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Adoption Update

After weeks, ok, months, of feeling discouraged, we finally moved up on the waiting list! Four families received referrals this week -- three of them for infants! Also, two families changed their age preferences and suddenly we find ourselves closing in on the top of the list! Here's my highly scientific, statistical breakdown:

(Remember, the list we follow is unofficial -- not all families participate on the forum but it gives us a general idea of where we are in waiting.)

#11 Overall on the list
#10 Among those requesting an infant, which is up to age 24 months
#9 Among those who didn't specify gender

Just like that and we're feeling renewed with hope!

3 comments:

Emily said...

YES!!! So, so glad to hear you're moving up the list. What a wonderful way to start the holiday season...with a renewed sense of HOPE:)

Janet Whipple said...

Oh, finally! I've been waiting to hear this news from you guys! I hope they keep rolling in those referrals over the next couple weeks :) Yay!

Rachel Bushre said...

Yay! Oh, it's so exciting to move up that list and to begin to start to look at it like it's real. I'm so happy to hear you have renewed hope and pray that you continue to experience that peaceful anticipation this Christmas season.