Monday, November 16, 2009

waiting list numbers

Just wanted to share that we got our waiting list numbers and we are thrilled to be on the waiting list. They also REALLY stressed not to hold too tightly to these numbers. Families can become obsessed with the numbers and focus so much on them. So we will hold to these numbers lightly and trust that God's timing is perfect for EVERY detail of this adoption.

GIRL LIST

This picture is very special. Years ago Chuck built a race car with some friends from church and he was number 45 and he called it the orange crush. It brings back fun memories. So this one is just for Chuck - one fantastic daddy.

BOY LIST



SIBLING LIST




So there you have it. We will wait patiently on the Lord for our child or children and pray as we wait. Trusting that every detail is in God's hands. Our best guess for a time frame for all of this is 6-8 months before we get a referral (which is when they match you with a child). Please keep praying for our Sweet Pea(s) as we wait on God.


Sweet Pea -

We are so excited to finally have numbers on the waiting list. Praying that the wait will go quickly and looking forward to the day we are number 1 on the list.

Love, Mom

16 comments:

  1. I can't wait to see how it unfolds!! I wish that I was blogging when we adopted Michael and Sasha... what a great tool to record the process and print it into a book for keeps :)

    Great job getting your dossier done quickly!

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  2. Those are great numbers! I will keep you in my prayers for God's guidance and patience while you wait ...

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  3. Yay for the numbers. Honestly I think things are gonna move WAY faster then you think :) They are always extra cautious on timeframes but I bet 4 months at the most or maybe that is just my own wishful thinking ;)

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  4. That is sooo awesome!!!! I'm excited for you all!!

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  5. so much better than I'd been anticipating (though I had no reference to compare it to). So awesome for you guys. I can't wait to see what happens.

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  6. Hi! Congratulations on your numbers!!! We are also adopting through AGCI, and received our referral of a precious baby girl on Oct 20 after a five month wait. Our blog is titus-home.blogspot.com

    Hope your wait is shorter than you think!!

    Sarah T.

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  7. Congratulations! isn't it great to finally be on the list? here is our blog:
    adamandamberstutzman.blogspot.com

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  8. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

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  9. Reasonable numbers, I think. Doesn't it seem like, with an orphanage full of waiting children, a waiting list of families, and all the home studies done, that they couldn't just empty out the orphanage? I just don't understand how that works - or rather, how it works slowly.

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  10. Saw your post on the listserv & wanted to share a congratulations to you on getting on the list!!!! So so exciting to reach this stage!

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  11. Congratulations from another AGCI family. Enjoy the wait, and may it go quickly!

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  12. yayyyyyyyy...so excited for you guys...Yayyyy...congrats on those numbers :) it will be here before you know it :) kristi

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  13. How great to be done with all that paperwork before the holidays. I can't wait to see who God will add to your sweet family!

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  14. congrats on your numbers...i just found out through a neighbor that we live just down the street from you guys. we are also adopting through agci. we are #27 on the girl list. please email me rdorlo@charter.net. i would love to meet you guys in person. this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
    rachel

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  15. Congrats and praying for God to bring the right child/children into your home! I am sure excited to watch the journey~

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  16. SOOOOOOOO exciting. I hope it is siblings :)

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