Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thursday Morning Update

Wooeee...my ears are still ringing from the (very friendly and joking) reprimands I got yesterday for not posting until the afternoon! Silly me forgot that it wasn't all about me and that many of you are also living every step of Hannah's referral right along with me! :o) I promise...it won't happen again...I hope!

This morning's news is that all is quiet. Yes, so quiet on the referral front that you could hear a pin drop! It appears the rumour that initial packages won't begin to arrive until tomorrow is proving to be true. Hoping those packages contain referrals and that the stork makes it's way to Canada tomorrow rather than Monday!!

I have another post brewing in my head so will put that up later today. Until then, praying often for Hannah and getting goose bumps thinking that somewhere in this world there is a file that holds her picture and mine, side by side....mother and daughter!!!

32 comments:

  1. since you are waiting so patiently I suppose we had better learn how to too.

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  2. So true, there are many of us waiting with you, some you don't even know. We are all excited for you and can't wait to see her face. Prayers coming you way for a Friday envelope!!! From your Kentucky Friend - Linda

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  3. I remember clearly the moment I saw a picture of Benjaminh, taken by our in-country rep while I waited for my invitation to travel, where he held a card showing his name and my name. Side by side.

    That day I cried the ugly cry.

    I'm off to the cottage tomorrow morning but luckily there is internet at the library on Saturday!

    Thinking of you and your sweet Hannah my friend.

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  4. Sending California Left Coast good wishes that you hear something by tomorrow. Patience, patience, patience......

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  5. Wowee...reading that last line made my tum flip. C'mon...it has to be today or tomorrow!!!

    Keep smilin!

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  6. I'm inspired by your patience and faith! Just a little longer. XOXO

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  7. Yes Catherine, you should know it is about us (lol)! I also laughed about this last month when we got our surprise referral. From the moment I let anyone know it had come to the time I posted her picture and info I got so many calls and emails! It is such an emotional time that sometimes we forget everyone else is excited for us!!! So, here I sit, patiently waiting for Hannah to be delivered to her MAMA!!! This whole waiting thing is for the birds! Haven't we all been patient enough?!!! Come on stork, deliver Hannah!!

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  8. A little over 6 years ago we received our daughter Grace's referral kind of as a surprise because the program had stopped due to SARS. I will never forget that day and how I felt for as long as I live...I've been thinking of you at this time. You have such a great attitude Catherine...can't wait to see her in your arms!

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  9. Just please keep us updated. It makes my day go better thinking of you.

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  10. Oh I remember the final days waiting for the news for my older daughter. I jumped every time phone rang. Second one was a surprise I was being expedited which I didn't know. Praying for the referral to come tomorrow so you don't have to spend whole weekend wondering.. Best wishes!

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  11. i was SO hoping when i got home after my short time away that there would be a big surprise here!! glad i didn't miss anything though :O)

    i'll be glued to my computer tomorrow for sure!!!!

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  12. oh gosh, i admire your patience! fly stork, FLY!!!!

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  13. Catherine, your blog and mine seem to have the same problem with Bloglines. Mine hasn't been updating there for months, and it seems yours hasn't either. So, I apologize for not stopping by sooner and joining in this much anticipated wait for your referral.

    I hope you get some wonderful news very, very soon!

    :-)

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  14. thanks for posting. the suspense was killing me yesterday. don't mean this quite the way it sounds but i'm glad i'm not you...i don't think i could take it!! kara

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  15. Hoping for some wonderful news for you soon!!
    I bet your smiling from ear to ear!!
    What a wonderful feeling!! Enjoy those labor pains!!

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  16. im religiously checking your blog, even my husband says " ya know the lady in Canada" has she gotten any information about her daughter. LOL. Here in Ohio, we have everything crossed and are anxiously awaiting to hear about sweet dear Hannah!!!

    ( a lurker)
    Kim

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  17. Well, I guess I'll be getting the news on the road. Just think...I'll be in Disney World the first time I see Hannah's picture! It doesn't get much better than that!

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  18. I got my exam results today, and I am so hoping you will get your own little package tomorrow (I know you get the call first, but I can pretend), to make you happy too!

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  19. This is truly sweet agony! I am relishing the anticipation.

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  20. I have people going to email me when they hear something from you if I am at work..
    I am sooo excited..
    Hugs..

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  21. I am pulling for ya!!! I really hope you hear by Friday about Hannah. This is soooo exciting!! It is funny that there is this beautiful baby in China that has no idea that is loved by so many people around the world and no one has seen her face.

    Love,

    Sharyn

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  22. We just got back from Lily's riding lesson and whilst we were there a beautiful red ladybird landed on my arm. My thoughts turned to you and hannah. : )

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  23. Waiting with you and praying for Friday to celebrate with you!!! What a wonderful day it will be.. I remember seeing Lauren's picture at Donna's and just breaking into sobs, She was finally real and coming home soon. I feel those sobs coming on again... Have a good evening.. Linda

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  24. Is it just me or has this been a verrrrrrry long week?

    I think I've rubbed the letters off of a few of my keyboard keys!

    Hopefully tomorrow will be *the* day!

    Donna
    Our Blog: Double Happiness!

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  25. I don't know why but your blog is not updating on Bloglines for me. Hanging in there waiting for the big announcement!

    HUGS

    Julie

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  26. Prayers sent for a wonderful Friday phone call:)

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  27. Holy cripes c'mon phone.

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  28. Lurker coming out of hiding to tell you how excited I am for you. The roller coaster ride is just beginning but soon you will have a very-special someone to take the crazy ride with. Come on CCAA!!!!!

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  29. oh for heavens sake.....what absolute torture........all these years later and i so remember waitng to see the little face

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  30. Tomorrow will give a whole new meaning of the saying "HAPPY FRIDAY"..fingers crossed the call comes tomorrow. I read always, but first time I have posted. You and Hannah are in my prayers!. YAY!!!

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  31. Catherine,
    Thinking nothing but good positive thoughts that you'll be getting great news and on you're way to China to see your Hannah...
    Judy on of your bingo buddies.

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