29 months of waiting! Many people compare the adoption journey to riding an emotional roller coaster, if this were the case I would say 29 months feels like I on the part of the ride that is rapidly going up and down abruptly and I am trying to read what is ahead before it arrives. I feel more optimistic given that there has been much good news regarding visas and referrals. I am also finding that I am trying to read between the lines of information provided. The adoption coordinator has been great at answering questions but every ! or smiley face leaves me trying to interpret.
August is a busy month so I am hoping that this helps distract the anticipation a bit. Right now I feel my heart drop when the phone rings with an unknown number. I have to say knowing that you are close to a referral is the hardest stage so far. At least when I knew that there were many in front of me I was not so jumpy :) Trying to remain positive still and for the most part this is working. People keep asking what happens after the referral to which I answer that it leads to the next stage of waiting but boy am I ready for a different change of scenery. August will be three years since I started this process - wow I never would have imagined!
Hoping August brings much good news to people!
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