We're Matched Again!!

It is so very exciting to announce that we have been selected by an expectant mother. She is due November 1st with a girl!!

We are still waiting for the official papers to arrive. I hoped they were going to come today, but I'm sure the FedEx man will drop by on Monday. We've already agreed verbally to the agency as we have been told all the vital information but I want to sign and notarize the papers to make it official!

The expectant mom "H" is very anxious to talk to us. She wants to have a conference call with us on Monday or Tuesday. She picked us sometime last week but the agency wanted to get many things squared away before they notified us. I appreciate that they didn't want to get our hopes up until all parties were sure everything was ready to go.

We prayed for a shorter match the next time and we have gotten exactly what we asked for! She is full term in less than 2 weeks. We hope the baby will cook a little longer so we can get all our ducks in a row!! She lives several states away so we are dealing with ICPC this time (2-3 weeks in the birth state) and last-minute airline travel.

All of this came as soon as I told all my friends who asked how we have been doing this week that Bill was hoping for another match and baby before the end of the year and I thought he was completely crazy. I did not see this coming at all... I imagined spring for sure! Obviously we are so happy and optimistic although a little cautious at the same time. I can say that I feel much more prepared this time. I know better what to expect and what to anticipate. Since we are on an accelerated path, I am very grateful.

We got The Call on the same exact afternoon that I had gathered enough courage to contact our social worker and ask how much money was left from our first match in the escrow account. She didn't say anything about it - maybe she didn't know yet either! Believe it or not.... this match will cost us $65. The money in escrow almost exactly paid the fees we owed!! I was at home so I was able to cry my tears of joy in private this time! Not at work for all to see. LOL

Bill and I want to thank everyone that has been so supportive! My blog has been very quiet. We've had our good and bad days.... definitely more good than bad! Knowing that so many people have been sending us good thoughts feels so good and we hope to do the same in return. We are praying that we have found our forever daughter and this situation works out. It is in God's hands. Is this meant to be?