matched.

I had the self-control not to call our agency all last week while J (from our agency) was in country, but today I couldn't stand it one more second.  I sent a quick email to ask if there was word on whether our paperwork had been processed to match us with Sweet P.  Oh, and while I was at it, I figured I should ask if there are any pictures they could send.  Ahem.  Okay, I confess.  That was the only reason I emailed.


I almost want to fly to our agency right this instant to sit face-to-face with J and ask her question upon question about our little girl.  What makes her smile?  What does her laugh sound like?  Is she talking?  Is she walking?  What shade of brown are those little eyes?  How does she curl up in bed when she's sleeping?  Is she an early bird or a night owl?  Does she like to give hugs?  I'm all teary-eyed just thinking of all the questions I want to ask.  It feels much too long until I will have her in my arms to know all the answers for myself.  J will send us a personal update on Sweet P soon... I'm sure she's swamped with things after being away from work for a week.


Pictures are also forthcoming.  They are being developed (aren't we in the digital age?) and should be ready for us today or tomorrow.  


As of sometime last week, we are officially matched.  We now wait for the country to send us a "child history" on Sweet P, and then we sign a placement agreement.  Easy enough.  There's nothing that could be in that history that would keep us from saying yes.  She's been ours in our hearts for quite some time now.  


Thank you, Lord, for adopting us as your children and for now allowing us to adopting Sweet P!


Blessings, angela