Well, we had hopes of eeking into March with a referral, but it wasn't to be. As a reminder, our LID is 10/27/06 and now everyone with an LID up to 10/25/06 now have referrals. So we're only two LIDs away. Basically, that means barring something incredibly unusual that we'll receive our referral at the end of April, Lord willing. We were disappointed not to make the cut this month, but the up side is that we're now so close we shouldn't have to worry if we're make it next month. Also, it gives us a little more time to decide on a name. (I know, we've had 7 years, right?! Ugh! Hard decision).
Also, the most important reason that it's OK for us is that we know it's in God's hands. He knows our child already and the number of hairs on her head. He's caring for her now while we can't, and we trust in His timing. This month our prayers will be for the employees in the "match room". According to Rumor Queen, this is how the matching room works,
"The next question that comes up is generally how the matchers match families and babies. I’ve heard from several people who have had the opportunity to speak with someone who works in the matching room. The various conversations seem to all agree that they first look for something that stands out: a matching birthday, a baby who looks a lot like a parent, or a baby who likes music and a parent who teaches music. Several matching people have stated they match by bone structure of the baby’s face and the parent’s faces (this is why they need our passport photos, so they can compare our mug shot with the baby’s mug shot). Some have stated that they used Chinese astrology, also. Once they’ve matched the obvious matches they then start to look at things like age of child requested. The age requested is not a priority for them, they feel they are matching families and not filling orders".
Also, the most important reason that it's OK for us is that we know it's in God's hands. He knows our child already and the number of hairs on her head. He's caring for her now while we can't, and we trust in His timing. This month our prayers will be for the employees in the "match room". According to Rumor Queen, this is how the matching room works,
"The next question that comes up is generally how the matchers match families and babies. I’ve heard from several people who have had the opportunity to speak with someone who works in the matching room. The various conversations seem to all agree that they first look for something that stands out: a matching birthday, a baby who looks a lot like a parent, or a baby who likes music and a parent who teaches music. Several matching people have stated they match by bone structure of the baby’s face and the parent’s faces (this is why they need our passport photos, so they can compare our mug shot with the baby’s mug shot). Some have stated that they used Chinese astrology, also. Once they’ve matched the obvious matches they then start to look at things like age of child requested. The age requested is not a priority for them, they feel they are matching families and not filling orders".
Interesting to say the least. But, we are praying and have confidence in our prayers that the decision will not be based on how we look nor Chinese astrology. We know that "The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turns it wherever he will" (Prov 21:1). So, we know that God will pick out the ONE little child meant to be raised by us. She'll have to be a bit tough, starting out with 3 older brothers. ;) In the meantime, we still covet your prayers if God brings us to your mind while we're still waiting.
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