Waiting...if you were to look up the word in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Jamee and I...seriously!
We still can't give out details...but as you know we've been matched and are just waiting for one more step to be finalized. However, the timeline is beyond our control (shock shock!). I'm learning we've never "had control" of any of these things. It's funny: our concept of being in 'control.' The best way to be in control is to realize you're not in control, and all you can do is trust the only One who's in control (this being God of course).
Time is out of our control---and so we wait, with anticipation, with anxiety (hard not to be), with hope, with a longing inside to love a child we believe God has and will match us with. Keep praying... We are hoping that around the end of June/early July things will be done...but again, time is not in our hands...:D
Until next time...
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Abby
- August 2001 - Met at GWU
- November 2001 - Our Coffeeshop Talk
- February 2002 - Officially began our courtship!
- September 2003 - 1st Lap - Diagnosed with Endometriosis
- November 2003 - Engaged!
- May 2005 - Married!
- October 2005 - Started trying for a baby!
- May 2006 - 2nd Lap for Endometriosis
- July 2006 - 1st round of Clomid - BFN
- August 2006 - 1st round of Femera - BFN
- September 2006 - 2nd round of Femera - BFN
- October 2006 - 3rd round of Femera - BFN
- November 2006 - May 2007 - Break from treatments; TTC naturally
- May 2007 - 3rd Lap for Endo at Center for Endo Care, Atlanta
- August 2007 - First IUI - BFN
- September 2007 - 2nd IUI - BFN
- October 2007 - March 2008 - Deliberated IVF vs. Adoption
- March 2008 - Made official decision to adopt!
- April 2008 - First adoption seminar
- May 2008 - Total hysterectomy
- August 1 2008 - Accepted to Agency! Offically started the Paper Chase!
- September 23 2008 - Sent in completed paperwork!
- October 3 2008 - 1st Homestudy Meeting!
- October 18 2008 - 1st Parenting Workshop!
- October 24 2008 - Home Visit - Homestudy complete! Waiting on approval!
- November 7 2008 - Homestudy Approved!
- March 7 2009 - Last requirement fulfilled for agency! Waiting on baby!
- April 30 2009 - Matched!!
- June 22 2009 - Gotcha Day!
- February 25 2010 - Forever Family Day! Adoption is FINALIZED!
7 comments:
Many hugs and prayers your way!I hope this happens soon....you both have waited so very long.
Sending prayers as always!!
Lots of hugs to you both -- good luck!
Started following your blog a few weeks ago...we are a waiting domestic family as well (http://gatesplace.blogspot.com/). I think you are very wise in realizing the best thing you can do is 'not be in control'. But in the meantime...hope! Our thoughts are with you...Katie
Waiting...aghgh! We are a waiting family as well(http://gatesplace.blogspot.com/). I am thinking you are very wise in coming to the reality that the best way to be in control is to realize you have no control at all! Sometimes it is hard for non-adoption people to understand this (and is difficult to explain)...but it is so very true. In the meantime, keep the faith and hope alive! Our thoughts are with you - Katie
Praying everything is going well! I know that waiting game is hard, but keep visualizing the day when you will hold your precious child in your arms! Can't wait to hear all about your match! So excited for you guys!!!
A sweet friend recently reminded me that even the waiting is part of God's plan and that we shouldn't dismiss the waiting time. Such an encouragement to be reminded that God is always at work! I'm praying your wait is almost over. :)
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