The word on the street...ok, the word at RQ is that matching is ready to begin!! The family files are ready. The baby files are ready. Now.... ready, set, match!I often wonder what it will be like for the 'matcher' when she/he opens up my file and Hannah's file. You see, God prepared this match long, long ago and this person is being used on earth to complete what God began. Will they open our files and go....this one is easy!!
'For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' Jeremiah 29:11
I don't know all the details about 'how' it will happen I just know that it will!
The next question is, when will referrals arrive? How long after matching does 'the stork' (aka: the courier :o) pick them up? That varies month to month but I still believe it will be sometime next week when they arrive. I hope we hear cutoff rumours before the weekend and I'll have a better idea if Hannah's referral is inculded in this month's referrals or, if I'll need to wait another month. So close and yet as you can see, still many unanswered questions. Oh well, still content (excited, giddy, crazy in love....but content) to wait for God's perfect time. How cool would it be if God's perfect time was NEXT WEEK?????
I'm enjoying all the guesses coming in for Hannah's birthday and province. There's still time to enter your guess! What fun to learn of so many readers coming out of lurkdom who are new to me. Welcome!!!
Now....off to check RQ for the third time today and it's only 6:47am. Ohhhh, it's gonna be a loooong day!!
It is nice to see some action going on.
ReplyDeleteHey Cath! Saying my prayers here and probably checking RQ just as often! LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh, Catherine... I am so excited for you. And it truly is amazing to look around at the children and families in your orphanage travel group and see God's hand in the matching. I mean, no where on any documents did it say that the Tongginator had SPD... or that I also had it. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteCatherine, you always post so beautifully. I share in every sentiment. My prayers are that we both see are precious daughter's faces next week. Am at peace as well, but also giddy with excitement.
ReplyDeleteSue
It is so exciting! The unknown can be frustrating but also exhilarating.
ReplyDeleteIt is as if my computer just goes to RQ all by itself...don't know how that happens?
Fingers crossed!!
Keep smilin!
Why do I have the song "The Final Countdown" in my head? SOON!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. You're in labor :) I will be checking back often to see if there is any news.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
Prayers and Hugs being sent your way that this is happening this month.. I love your attitude and faith and it needs to be rewarded with a picture of beautiful Hannah for you. Fingers and toes crossed for quick matching .. Linda
ReplyDeletei am so thrilled following along. it feels so nice to see your turn finally arriving. you have been so patient and now Hannah's sweet face will appear shortly! I cannot wait!
ReplyDeleteKeeping our fingers crossed here!
ReplyDeleteso excited for you and Hannah - can't wait to see that little face.
ReplyDeleteall the best.
Happy matching! I'll keep my fingers crossed for a referral phone call next week & lots of juicy rumors going into the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI am soooo excited for you! You are going to see your daughter's face so soon!
ReplyDeleteI cannot stand the suspense!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI getting so excited for you!
ReplyDeletesorry....forgot the 'm.
ReplyDelete(Fuzzy brain these days - can anyone relate?...Anyone?)
:)
This following days will be like torture, will July be our month or not? Sometimes when I read on RQ I have a feeling that of course it will be, then I read something else on the site and the hope is gone -talk about roller coaster into the end. 3 days would be "a piece of cake" since we have had several 6-days-batches lately but knowing that we are so many with LID 21, 22 and 23 March makes it so unsecure.
ReplyDeleteIn a few days we will know and I keep all my fingers crossed for July being our month.
Take care!
/ Marie, Sweden
LID 2006-03-23
Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed. Sending lots of good vibes that THIS IS IT!!! :o)
ReplyDeleteI get a little flutter every time I see a new post from you. :o)
OMW... getting sooo close.. come on bring on the babies..
ReplyDeleteHugs..
Wow, this is it....so flipping close!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt gives me chills to think that Hannah's file is sitting with your file. Come on already, send sweet Hannah your way. I am wondering if anyone is cleaning the dust off of our file with a 3/29 date? I can't wait to see Referral day for you and am just praying that it will happen next week!
ReplyDeletePraying for you, so excited that it's matching time again!
ReplyDeleteWe named our son Jeremy based on the passage from scripture you quoted. It was our mantra as we waited to travel to VN!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the anticipation and excitement!
your girl going to be a lucky daughter :) i already feel your passion as a mother
ReplyDeleteCOME ON ROLLER COASTER! It's a downhill ride for you now! :) You will be seeing your sweet Hannah's face very very soon!! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteWOW...might you hear on my b'day? What a present that would be!!!! Keep me posted.
ReplyDeleteAny chance we can do our lunch next week? Let me know what days are good for you and I'll check my driving schedule and see what we can arrange!
So excited Cathy!!!!
Hugs,
Joy
oops..forgot to ask. What is the picture about above?
ReplyDeletei'm sooo excited and can't wait to hear soon! it was great to briefly see you at camp last week. we had a great week..so much fun:):)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking this match will be pretty easy! You're right -- it's been in the works for a LONG long time!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you!
Donna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh i don't even know what to say!!!
my throat is like... choked up with
excitement!!!!!!!!!!!