Ups and Downs

    We received some more news this week. AWAA has officially extended the expected wait time for referrals. For an infant boy it used to be a 6-8 month wait from DTE but due to the decrease in referrals being done per day it is now 10-16 months. So, if that stays true are looking at anywhere from March 2012 to July 2012. In order to protect my heart, I am telling myself May 2013 (I know that seems extreme but with wait times increasing, you never what could happen and this way it will be a pleasant surprise if it happens before that). The email also shared that they have now increased from 10 referrals a day to 15!! I truly don't want them to get back to 50 referrals a day unless they have found a way to ensure all adoptions are being done correctly. That being said, 5 a day seemed a bit extreme so I'm hoping they'll settle somewhere around 30 a day. Just wanted to share that news with you all. We were told to expect ups and downs, delays and more delays- I just didn't realize there would be this many! For now, we are enjoying our time together and preparing for our mission trip in November to Togo (I can't wait to go back!). I hope you are having a great week!

 Love,

Rachel