Journey to Katherine

Our agency contacted me again and has predicted that we will receive our referral either in July or August. This is a big disappointment because we were expecting it in February 2006. It is getting closer, but still seems so far away. Our paperwork has been through the "Translation Room", where it is translated from English into Chinese, and has now completed the "Review Room" process, where everything is checked for accuracy and proper dates. The next room will be the "Matching room" where we will be matched with our little Katherine. I am glad to be where we are now, because I am hearing that the wait is possibly being extended to 18 months after LID for families just starting the process. If we receive her referral in July, we will travel in September to meet her and bring her home. If we receive it in August, we will be traveling in October. What a great Birthday present that will be for me, but if we get the news sooner, all the better. I will keep everyone posted and up to date on any news we receive. Please remember our family and Katherine in your prayers.