HEY GIRLS~ What would I do without you two!?! Yes, I am a bit frantic right now and just trying to keep my had above water. I think that scrapping and talking adoption will be the perfect medicine for me and will help pass the time in a constructive way. Like Marisa, Friday or Saturday nights work best for me as well. I know I don't do much on those days and getting together for a night to work on our pages sounds great! APril 30th sounds good to me

I will let Robert know about your thoughts and prayers. I am sure he will appreciate it.
COLLEEN~ Congratulations on this most important decision. I am soooo happy for you and your hubby. You are one step close to getting your forever child! I cannot wait to be in your shoes. Just the elation of choosing an agency and getting the process started is enough to celebrate! Yes, you have to fill me in on the whole process just in case we do work with CC. I want to be so adoption literate that it will scare the pants off of Robert when he gets home. By the time he does get back, we will be so ready to sign and get started.
We should exchange phone numbers just in case we need to contact each other in real time. You know to finalize scrap dates and times, to spread some news or just for support. I will PM the both of you my numbers ok? Talk to you soon. Gotta go and help Robert with some minor household repairs so I don't have to deal with them while he is gone. Take Care!
Monica

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9/18/04--Orientation with Catholic Charities
10/7/04--Application Interview
10/19/04-10/22/04--Adoptive Parenting Prep Classes
11/16/04--Paperwork turned in; Homestudy scheduled
12/13/04--Original Homestudy date (rescheduled due to death in family)
1/5/05--Homestudy done!
1/31/05--Homestudy Approved!
2/2/05--Officially waiting!
3/9/05--GOT THE CALL!
Emma Isabelle born 3/8/05; 6lbs 4oz; 20 inches long!
Bringing her home--3/14/05!