An agency in the US is reporting that Matching may have begun. I know this sounds ambiguous but if it means my file has made it out of these shelves and is now on someone's desk just waiting to be matched with Hannah OR has already been matched to her...I'll take it!!!I'm guessing that the next question on everybody's mind is, 'How long after matching do referrals normally arrive?' Unfortunately there is no hard and fast rule on that one. Sometimes it's the very next day and other times 2 weeks. I'm still guessing next week but allowing my heart to move to early next week rather than Friday. As always, we'll have to wait and see!
Last month when the 'Matching' rumour came out I was cautiously optimistic as I wasn't sure if I was in or not. This month I'm fully exploding with excitement knowing Hannah's referral is in this batch for sure!!! Can you believe it?? God is SO GOOD!!! Hannah time is near!!!
**Update - Wednesday at 6:30pm**
The rumour has changed from CCAA may be matching to CCAA IS matching!!! Ahhhhh!!!!!! Wow...Hannah's referral could arrive tomorrow...or a week away. Never a dull moment I tell ya!!
Oh my goodness! Soon, very soon, you will be seeing your sweet Hannah's face. Oh, I can't wait!!!!
ReplyDeletePam
www.andthentherewereseven.blogspot.com
I just got chills up my arms...My thoughts are with you. This is so exciting!!!!!! You have waited soooooo very long.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get that call? Just take a HUGE breath in and then answer the phone because that will be your very last breath without your Hannah in your life.
SQUEEEEEL.
I am so anxious and excited!
ReplyDeleteI can not wait to see you matched with your precious Hannah. You have been an inspiration as I have followed your Blog. You have such a gentle and generous spirit. Your about to get on the ride of a lifetime, life with your daughter. Life won't get any sweeter than the moment you hear of your daughter Hannah's arrival.
ReplyDeleteEllen
Soooo soon.. I am getting SUPER Excited.. can't even think how you are feeling.. it must be overly emotional..
ReplyDeleteLove ya..
Hugs..
Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThinking of you during this time. Can't wait to see Hannah.
ReplyDeleteJennifer & Kevin
LID 4/24/06
www.mairzydoatsanddozydoats.blogspot.com
EEEEK! So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteShelley
Woo hoo!!! Let the matching begin.
ReplyDeletek
Hah...I ran over here to tell you. Like you wouldn't already know about the matching :0)
ReplyDeleteCan hardly wait!!!
ARRRGGGHHHHH!!! This is so exciting!!! I'll keep checking in!
ReplyDeleteOh my word....I am SO VERY EXCITED for you!! You must be so anxious....and I would bet you are getting very little sleep!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see her sweet face!!
I just left M3's blog....I am thinking that you should whip up a batch of her mojitos to celebrate:)
Lisa
OMGosh!!!!! I have a feeling that my computer will be on and refreshing tomorrow night during our Blizzard/Settlers game!! This is SO COOL!
ReplyDeleteYeah! i have goosebumps thinking about it. I can't wait for your referral post! so close now.
ReplyDeleteYiiiippppppiiiiieeeee!! The 12th is a good day indeed! I can not wait for this batch to come! Sitting on pins and needles with you!
ReplyDeleteWow......so very happy for you. Gosh I am excited and have goose pimples. Do you think you will be getting any sleep at all?
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!
WOO HOO! It is sooo close. You are IN and your sweet girls face will be a dream no more!
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ReplyDeleteKeep smilin!
We are still holding our breath!! Shout the news as soon as you can!
ReplyDeleteAlyzabeth's Mommy for Almost Eleven Months!
Goosebumps!! Goosebumps!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is finally your time! I can't wait to see your sweet Hannah! I am so excited for you! I hope you have the camera ready, we want all the details on your special day! Hang in there, Hannah is coming!
ReplyDeleteI had goosebumps when I read that on RQ. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThere is a very lovely "matching person" sitting with your file searching for Hannah in all the children registered. Just think how wonderful she (or he) will feel when she knows she has made the perfect match and found your little Hannah.
ReplyDeleteEven God will smile!
Can't wait!
Watching and waiting! So excited for you....from what I have learned of you by following your blog for what seems like forever I know you will be an awesome, super duper MOMMY! I can hardly wait to see her little face!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you and Hannah! I can't wait to finally see who Hannah is!
ReplyDeleteI've got to pee so badly, but I read this on RQ, and immediately came over to see you!
ReplyDeleteI hope it's soooonnnn!!!!
Now, gotta GO!
So excited for you!! I can't wait for your referral post!!
ReplyDeletePrayers, Hugs and fingers and toes crossed!!! Hurry up, I can't stand it!!! Oh so soon you will see your beautiful girl's face and fall so in love. Keep hanging on!! Linda
ReplyDeletePrayers, Hugs and fingers and toes crossed!!! Hurry up, I can't stand it!!! Oh so soon you will see your beautiful girl's face and fall so in love. Keep hanging on!! Linda
ReplyDeleteWauw, you are so close. I´m really excited for you, and I just can´t wait!!
ReplyDeleteHanne from Denmark
oh, my goodness. I have tears running down my face just reading about you being matched. I'm gonna be a mess when you finally get THE CALL. Enjoy this time, there is nothing like it. You will remember it forever. I got my call Jan. 31, 2005 at 2:22 pm and I still cry thinking about it. :) hoping the stork between here and China comes in SOON. Don't forget to get a picture of yourself getting the call.
ReplyDeleteHolding my breath!!!! Can't wait to see my newest little cousin!!
ReplyDeleteoh boy, oh boy!
ReplyDeleteOMG - It's not going to be long now! How exciting!!!! Can't wait to see Hannah's picture!!! I don't know how your getting any sleep :)
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy and excited for you!
Oh my goodness Catherine...I have goosebumps!!! I cannot wait!! huge smile =D
ReplyDeleteJoy-Lynn
OMG! This is such an exciting (and long-awaited!) time!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for news of referrals.
Blessings.
I'm a lurker, but wanted to tell you I'm so excited for you to finally get your referral! I'm checking your site constantly, knowing that very soon you'll have a face for your sweet daughter! It has been a loooooooong wait but oh so worth every single day. I'll probably hear you screaming all the way in Pittsburgh!
ReplyDeletehi Catherine, I just wanted to let you know that I was praying for you in these last anxious hours and days. You are really a light and joy to everyone around you, and I have been blessed as you have encouraged and loved my best friend through her adoptions. Now it's your turn and we are celebrating with you!! God Bless You hon!
ReplyDeleteChar (Dawn's friend- lol)
I can hardly stand the anticipation, I can only imgine what this must be like for you. Your "water is about to break!" Can you post pictures of how far you've gotten with her room, even if you've done hardly anything or only the basics?
ReplyDeleteEach time I click on your blog I hold my breath. Hannah is so close now. Hugs and chocolate kisses for you.
ReplyDeletelove,
wela
((((SCREAM))))) I know now that you know but CCAA is matching!!!!!!
ReplyDeletesays RQ!!!
Love, Kristy
Yeah...you are probably matched already!!
ReplyDeleteWow can you believe it, can't wait for more news.!!
Yahoo - can't wait to see little Hannah's face for the first time!! I REALLY hope they match alot of days!
ReplyDeleteYipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteHOW FIPPIN EXCITING.....TO THINK THAT YOU TWO HAVE ALREADY BEEN MATCHED.....YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ALL ABOUT HER!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! So close!! I am so excited and happy for you!!! Can't wait to hear that you have finally seen your Hannah:)
ReplyDeleteSOOO excited for you. You are going to be so blessed!
ReplyDeleteI'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see the exciting news.
ReplyDeleteSeeing all those files reminds me that ours is in there somewhere too. So much hope wrapped up in a colored folder. It is amazing how so few pieces of paper mean so much.
i started readingyour blog in may or so, and am really happy that you will soon see your daughters face.
ReplyDeleteit makes me kinda excited, too, even though i dont know you, and you dontknow me
i hope you get to see her soon!