My Daughter !!

I woke up today and checked for rumors as always - and nothing but silence.  I got several emails from my agency that indicated that my referral would be soon.  Then, at 2pm, I got an email that THE STORK HAD LANDED!!!  This would be the day!

"The call" announcing my referral came from my agency today just after 4 pm.  During the call, I was  sent a picture and, as I opened the file, I saw my daughter for the first time.  Words can not describe the moment.  I am over the moon with happiness, overwhelmed with emotion ... and feel so very truly blessed.

I'm pleased to announce my daughter

Chinese Name:  Jiang Song Hua
Birth Date:  7/28/10
Located in:  Jiangcheng District SWI, Yangjiang, Guangdong Province

Now, what everyone is waiting for... the picture.  I think she's absolutely gorgeous!  and I can't travel soon enough to hold her in my arms!!

It is truly a Beautiful Day!

When will I know??

I have so many questions running constantly through my head... Is my soon to be child a girl or boy? how old? where is she (or he)?  in an orphanage or foster care? what is her personality? is she well cared for? etc. etc.

Rumors on Tuesday suggested a cut-off of 7/6/06.  This is a very small group (especially after last month's large, 10 day batch)... but the good news is that, with my 7/4 LID, I'm in this batch. 

Now the question is when the referrals will arrive.  The general consensus of agencies and rumors is that the matches have been made and sent.  This precious paperwork is sent by DHL from China directly to the adoption agencies.  Once the packages arrive, calls are made and pictures sent the same day.  Following the calls, the full paperwork is translated and sent by FedEx to each family to arrive in 1-2 days. 

I'm hoping for "the call" tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday so that I can go into the holiday weekend gazing at my child's picture and beginning the countdown to when I can travel to meet her. 

Keep your fingers crossed !!

Room in Progress...

Mom and Dad spent last weekend with me helping with a few projects around the house.  I so appreciate their support... thanks!

They helped me put together the crib and begin decorating the baby room.  I had spent the week before putting layers of primer and white paint on my childhood furniture.  With new handle pulls added, the dresser and chest of drawers look new!  I'm really happy with the room so far.

More to come as I work on the final touches.  But, here's a preview of room so far.

New Blog

Welcome to my blog. 

Since I think I should be NEXT, I figured it was time to get this blog going.  I can't believe that after more than 5 years in this crazy process I may actually see my child in the next couple weeks.  I'm hoping for a referral before the 4th of July weekend but keep reminding myself that, after waiting years, I certainly should be able to wait a few more days / week.