3 more days..... Can it be true???

It is official there are only 3 more days left before China begins processing our paperwork and we are finally expanding our family along with the other friends in our travel group. Referrals were just made to families logged in up to September 19, 2006 and our log in date is September 22, 2006. Currently, Scott and I are awaiting our final home study to send in with our I800A application. We are very excited and have shared the news with our family who were supposed to hold on to this until our referral arrived since we have learned anything can happen to slow things down. This weekend while visiting South Boston we saw a friend of "grandma" who ran up to us to say Congratulations - we laughed and decided to just go with it. The secret is out and hopefully this journey will move right along with a referral at the end of August or September. July's referrals included a surprise BOY - that would be a shock, but we would embrace any opportunity to be parents! While Scott and I have two names for girls, we have not picked out names for a boy! We have strapped ourselves in as we see & feel this roller coaster coming to a screeching halt. We anxiously await what blessing(s) God will give us. This child(ren) is already so loved and we are looking forward to sharing this long awaited journey with everyone who has prayed for us, encouraged, and supported us during this seven year wait!