29 Months!

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!