Today is the 26th month anniversary of the day my dossier was logged into the CCAA's system and I started this wonderful journey with China. Wow, 26 months. I must say it has gone quickly all in all, however, I don't really want too many more months to pass before I get a referral for my daughter. I don't know who she is my sight yet but I feel her in my heart.
So when do I expect my referral? Good question. There are rumors matching will speed up after the Olympics but no one really knows for sure. In May, eight days worth of applicants were matched, meaning that this month they'll start matching applicants that were logged in starting January 21, 2006. The eight days they did in May was a nice improvement over the three days they did in April and the five days completed in March. Because they did more days this month, it doesn't necessarily mean they matched more families. There was probably few applicants per day so they ultimately matched out the same number of children. We don't really see any hard and fast numbers on how many referrals are made each month. I am happy with the eight days they did because it gets me closer to my LID - which is 97 days away.
If they continue to match on average 7 days of applicants per month, I expect to receive my referral early August 2009. If it drops to a 6 day average, it will become early November 2009. Anything less than that will push it into 2010. Sigh.
Congratulations to my friend, Kami, who found out recently that her application (LID January 2007) has been approved! She now joins the rest of us impatiently waiting for our referrals. Also, congratulations to Chris and Jennie who are currently in China adopting their son, Austin. The adoption was finalized on Tuesday and they will be home on July 4th with their new American citizen. Can't wait to see them!
Tomorrow I'll be attending a half-birthday party for Malia who came home with Michelle in April. Malia has a Christmas birthdate so Mom is wisely throwing her a party to celebrate her half-birthday - 2 1/2 to be exact. We're going to Build A Bear in the Mall of America where I have decided I'll make a stuffed panda for Sophie.
I hope all is well with everyone. I celebrated my week off from work last week by painting, landscaping, and doing other chores around the house. I couldn't have asked for nicer weather and got lots accomplished. There is still always more to do though . . .
Today, my house is being re-roofed (cha-ching) and Monday I start physical therapy for my jaw. I have had issues with clicking in my jaw joints for awhile but now that I'm having pain (feels like a continues tooth ache) I need to get this taken care. Otherwise, all is well and I'm enjoying the summer.
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