[foxey13]

Hi Everyone -

I've been a lurker for quite some time. Early on I posted regularly, and then decided to take some time off the boards, and now I'm lurking and starting to post again.
I can't believe we've been in and out of PGN for almost 40 weeks! Each day I celebrate the outs of everyone else and wonder when it will be our day. It's funny, it feels just like the way I felt when trying to get pregnant and discovering yet once again we were not successful and having others announce their news to me. It's bittersweet.
In the amount of time that we have been awaiting our son I've gotten pregnant and had a child, visited Guatemala 3 times, and am now seriously contemplating moving myself and my son to Antigua so we can care for his big brother.
It's lonely on this end. Like I said I'm working on being positive, and some mornings not succeeding. I really wonder if this little boy is ever coming home.
Thanks for listening, I know everyone here will understand how I'm feeling better than anyone else in my life.
Shannon

[myrachel]

shannon..
I do hope that your son is home with you real soon..

[w8ting4Thomas]

Shannon - I really don't know exactly what I can say that will make this all easier. We were not in PGN for 40 weeks, so for me to say I understand is foolish.
I can tell you that I am so sorry and care deeply about all of the families still waiting to bring their precious babies home. I can also tell you that your little boy NEEDS you to hang on.
Pray for him nightly. Pray that he will be cared for and loved, but that he will adapt and attach to you when you do bring him home. Pray for anyone touching your file...that they will speed your process along. These are among the things that I spent my time dwelling on.
BUT MOST OF ALL REMEMBER your little boy needs you. HANG IN THERE!!!! It will happen and he will be home with your family forever!!!

[ana-mom]

I know the wait is tough - I was fortunate in that I only had to wait a year for each of my girls. But, each year felt more like a decade. I pray big brother comes home soon, his forever family needs him!

Congratulations on the birth of Forrest!

[cmfayz]

I cannot even begin to imagine what you must be going through. Congratulations on your new baby. I hope that has helped get your mind off the wait a little. I sure hope you get out of this mess soon!!

[Guatemom]

Hi, Shannon. My heart goes out to you, truly. You accepted his referral 11 days before we accepted ours, and we are still waiting with you....so know you are not alone. We are lifting you and everyone waiting up in prayer daily. It's so hard to stay strong, believe me. I don't know what I'd do w/out my extended forum family. We just have to hang on, keep our chins up, and know that somewhere some very important someones are counting on us to see this nightmare thru. sending hugs,

[Waiting4Zach]

I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better. Your son definitely needs you to hang in there. I will continue to keep you and all the other waiting families in my prayers!

[angel_bayou]

I'm praying it's your turn soon! I've been praying for all of the waiting children and parents and htose children left behind!!

[cbmstephanie]

Hi Shannon...I can't imagine what it feels like to be you, so I won't pretend to know. I can say that I do truely believe that your little one will come home. You do whatever you feel you need to do to get through this crazy process...if that means going to Guatemala, then by all means do it! Stay Strong and Stay Positive. He will come home!!