Well, the Dress Rehearsal is over. Looking forward to the real thing next month. Fingers Crossed!
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"Hey, if she's gets to be a
PRINCESS
then I get to be the
QUEEN!"
I'm a single mom with an amazing daughter! It all started when I decided I was tired of waiting to be a mom. In my search to find a little girl who needed a mommy I was led to the China International Adoption program. I actually started the process in 2005, got my paperwork to China on 1/13/06. China accepted my paperwork and gave an LID of 2/18/06. After waiting 33 months, I finally received my referral on 11/5/08 for the most beautiful baby in the world. She spent her first 11 months in Southern China just above the South China Sea and now she is home with her mama!! I hope you enjoy reading & looking at my blog as much as I enjoyed creating it. During the wait I was a research junkie for all thing IA so please check out all the links in the sidebar under "Find it Here"...it will show you the posts pertaining to that category. Best wishes to all. Stephe
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17 comments:
Steph,
I visit your blog often and I cannot say how sorry I am that this time was just a dress rehearsal. Let's start counting down the days till next months referrals!!!!!
Lisa
(Southern NJ LID 4/3/06)
Lets see how it all plays out next month. Interesting to see when the stork will start his journey again. Hopefully he doesnt get called back yet again. I'll be watching with binoculars on.
Good for you for keeping positive attitude! We were bummed, but not surprised to not be included this month! WE MUST BE IN FOR NOVEMBER, right? :)
Ok Stork... start eating and gathering strength for that long trip to America... Next month will be here before you know it!!! See you flying over over our homes in Nov...Linda
I'm so bummed for us, too! But your graphics were most clever! =)
Come on November!
CRAP! I was so excited when I heard referrals had arrived, I just knew your time had come.
Are you going to put in a ticker? 30 days until I see my baby? :)
What an adorable way to show a false alarm...you are so darn creative!
We're in for next month!! We'll finally be seeing Lauren's & Gigi's faces!
Donna :)
Hi Stephe:
Oh, I've been online looking to see if they got through the 17th. I'm sorry, I was really praying for you. But your positive attidue will get you through the next monht. I can't wait to meet your little one! I hope you are well!.
Love,
Sherry Crist
Stephe, I'm so sorry this wasn't the month. I'll be keeping fingers and toes crossed that next month will bring a referral and all the joy your heart can hold.
Gayle from CDS
I just jumped over from RQ - I've followed your blog for sometime, and you have such great ideas to share, and I appreciate all the great advice you give to others. Anyway, I just wanted to say I know it's difficult to be so close. Hang in there - you'll be a mamma soon.. best ragdoll
Hey, just in case you haven't checked yet, THIS IS STILL SEPTEMBER!!
That means your referral should come in OCTOBER - meaning you could still have her home for Christmas... or you may spend Christmas in China - which I hear is a hoot!!
REJOICE - YOU'RE NEXT!!
And - anticipation is ALMOST as good as the real thing!!
:)
Hugs, Stephe!!
Sheri
We are so bummed for you but know that it is coming soon. Hang on. We are praying hard you will see her sweet little face soon!
Lisa and Mia
How exciting to know that it's 99% sure you'll be seeing a picture of your daughter next batch!!! What a month of anticipation you have ahead of you. Now you can put the final touches on everything and take out your suitcases and stare at them.
I'll be watching your blog eagerly. Your blog is one of the ones I've followed the longest pre-referral.
Plan something special for yourself this month, because after this, you'll be a mom. Can you believe it?
We are so sorry!! But, you are next!! You can put to test all your great lists! One more chance to cross off items on your "to-do" list!
Alyson
Hey there -
I loved your stork graphics. Sorry to hear you weren't in this batch. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nanc (CDS)
Thinking of you! You are definitely next! How exciting!
Stephe November it is and I personally can't wait to be a witness to your story unfold. There is no one more deserving..
Love ya girl
Susan
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