Place in "line" - I broke down and asked

So last night I was reading peoples responses to the blog and finding others out there and started to freak out as to "where are we on the waiting list".  I was thinking like 25-40 somewhere.  So I emailed the ET team at AAI - and I have to say - they are so nice and don't ever make me feel bad for asking what I feel are "stupid" questions.  So this email really perked me up today - we are #20 but the people before us all want different things . Granted 18 want a child 0-2 years old.  We are open to a 3 year old.  and many want girls or two kids.  So we COULD - move faster if something fits our needs - 1 child - 0-3 / either gender - if that happens.  At least I don't have to worry - we won't be in the 12 referrals that are coming.  I figured that - but its good to know -we aren't ready.


And as Craig reminded me - its all in God's hands -he has our child picked out and they may not be ready yet -it happens in the right time.  I know I've read amazing stories on many other blogs - yeah I'm a crazy follower of many blogs - and most are strangers.  But its nice to read their lives and learn things.


So I'm continuing to keep the faith.  Its  not easy - I"m not very patient at waiting.  Its also a time that gets me thinking about my mom and man how much it would help if she were only here to talk to!  she'd keep me grounded and remind me of all of this.  she'd make life so much easier -but she's not.  Oh well - lucky for me I have an amazing husband and wonderful friends.  Thanks Shannon for helping the last few weeks - its been great - wish we lived closer - but we'll meet.


And everyone else - you know who you are - Sarah and Jen - you hear me every day - Jill too!  So thanks.  And I love meeting more of you out there - comments are always welcome.  Always look me up on Facebook or email at gmbackus@hotmail.co.


So read the email below - I took it as VERY encouraging - and also excited I"m meeting and may be talking to some of the people higher up on the list - and they will share their stories and help me as time gets closer.


Enjoy the weekend I'm sure I'll possibly post - I go through spells.
God Bless
Gail


Good Morning Gail~

You are #20 on the list. Of the 19 families "ahead" of you there are several in that age range, however, 9 are specifically waiting for a female, and 1 is waiting for an older child. The other 9 are waiting for a variation such as 2 children, male and female, 0-2 years or 1 child, male or female, 0-2 years. Feel free to ask information like this any time.

Have a good weekend,

~Sally