Inch by inch...

Well, here we are, the middle of July of 2010. On the 22nd it will 2 years since my dossier went to my agency, which apparently is its expiration date, so in late June, early July, I redid all of the necessary paperwork, met with the stillsoabrasive AP (who would only allow me to up my age range to 18 months- grrrr) and sent it all off again, fingers crossed, prayers on, holy candle burning. (hey, I am Portuguese AND Catholic-  f I don't burn stuff, I feel incomplete :)
I let myself give into the sadness that had been sitting on my heart about it; it had been 2 months with NO referrals, and very little to give hope, and cried the day I sent off the package, and settled in just waiting. Again.
I am pleased to say, though, that despite my not yet knowing the joy of a second little one being matched to our family, that the process seems to have gained some momentum, again. So far, in July, 5 referrals, one even a girl in the range I am requesting.
Courts are closing (or have closed?) in Ethiopia, but that doesn't impact the referral process, itself, so I continue to hope and pray.
This time, next week, Malia and I will solidly in vacation mode, in Portugal, so I will get to go to Fatima and burn stuff with some clout on our behalf, and for many friends that need prayers, and miracles, too. :) 

My agency will have my contact info, of course, and I cannot wait until we can put a face to the name Malia calls her baby sister in the "princess stories" they star in together, almost daily.

**Hair disclaimer: it's her "princess wig" :)