Saturday, August 31, 2013

Jelly Bean/Referral Update

Here's  a peek at our jelly bean countdown jar.  Notice how on the August line I have the date as
11-10-10, oops, error on my part.  The CCCWA has now referred families with log in dates up to November 10th, of 2006.  Guess that means we are just 17 log in dates away!!!!!!  Slowing closing in on the big day!  

One thing I determined today, jelly beans in a jar for over two years are very much like the China adoption process, stuck and difficult to get any movement. These sugary little beans have now taken up residence in the jar and are sticking to the sides and changing colors!  Ever seen a gray jelly bean? Some of the beans were pink with blue and yellow and purple specks (Tutti Fruiti).  Supposedly those colors fade and bleed into the pink over time and make a very odd lavenderish grayish color of grossness, but yeah, just as sweet! Don't judge me, you would've tried it too, it's just a little harder than it was on the day they were bought (nearly 3 years ago)!
On a serious note, prayers tonight for our country and Syria as we are facing some sad and turbulent times.  I pray for those involved and the leadership of both countries. 

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Rumors!!!!! What a wild ride!

Well, rumors of the next cut-off date began about two weeks ago, some were saying the 13th, others possibly the 16th.  I tend to be cautious and go with the 13th, and supposedly an agency received referrals last week through the 13th but no one has shared any info yet to confirm this, ie, pics of babies or referral info.  Our facebook buddies in Europe haven’t seen anything either but are hearing similar rumors.  Now today, rumors are buzzing about the 16th or the 22nd!  Geesh!  Still nothing concrete.   Some agencies have contacted their next group of parents to obtain additional info in seeming anticipation of a referral.  Guess we wait and watch, its’ been nearly two weeks since the first rumors started flying, so I guess that’s why they call them rumors.   In some ways I’m sorta glad we’re not expecting a referral in this batch  because this up and down stuff has been maddening for so many.  Yet, I’ve been stalking all our usual internet sites multiple multiple multiple times a day just to get the latest.  I’m so anxious for these next referrals, then we’ll have an even better idea of how the next few months are gonna look. We’ll know if we’re next next next next or possibly just next next! 

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Feeling very anxious today . . .

It’s not exactly time for any rumors to surface yet but some friends on our facebook group in Europe are hearing the possibility of the 16th as the cut-off.  Oh my, that’s a huge jump covering 10 days and several families in our group.  Whoo, I can hardly breathe when I think about it.  I don’t look for referrals to make it that far; not that I’m being pessimistic, just realistic.  I really think the cut-off will be some where around the 10th or 12th .  But IF they do make it that far, the 16th, then that puts us a WHOLE lot closer.  Woo Wee.  They say that the last few months of waiting are so much more difficult and I’m starting to see its true.  We are so close yet could be as much as 6 months away.  Wow, how does one process that?!  21 log-in-days but potentially 6 months to make it there,.  I’m at least thankful that the next few months offer some holidays as distractions; and we have  fun things planned in the upcoming  months.  I’ve been reading more about the country and attachment/ development and I  need to learn a little more Chinese.      Lots to do!!!!!