2 years, again...

today, june 20, 2009 marks the 2 year anniversary since we were officially logged into the china adoption program.

and even though there hasn't been a lot for us to do during this time, i feel like i have accomplished the impossible by waiting so well!

ok, so i haven't always waited well... but i am still waiting!

i am excited to report that as of today people are receiving referrals... and supposedly this batch contains some expedited referrals (people who are in a shorter line due to heritage or living on the east side).

the nitty gritty: currently there are reports that the china adoption program agents have matched some expedited cases (thus far i've only heard of heritage matches)... so it looks like it still might be a while before we are holding our child's picture and jumping up and down with joy. however, we rejoice that the line is moving...
also, our agency recently sent an email saying that they were told that we would be moved to the "matching room" with the next batch of files... but even still, there is no way to say WHEN we would be matched.

so we continue to wait.

thank you all for your loving care during these past 2 years... and for praying with & for us during this long journey.