Hello Everyone!

It has been over a month since I last blogged...I'm definitely not receiving the  "blogger of the year" award!  In my last post, I stated that Holt ( our placing agency) sent an email stating their quota had been met for the year.  This meant that even though we could still receive a referral, our process and travel time would be delayed even more.  As you can imagine, this was heartbreaking, but expected.  Since receiving that email, I continued to check Holt's website daily.  A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a familiar face. A little round faced baby boy that I noticed several months prior, but had already been matched with a family when I inquired about him.  Now, he was back on the photo listing and I didn't waste any time calling Holt.  I reminded myself to be cautious and not to become emotionally attached, but that is so much easier said than done.  I couldn't help but fall in love with his round face, almond eyes and hair that naturally stood up like a mohawk:)  I received his medical records and asked for a pediatrician to review them.  We were aware of this little boy's medical condition(s), but the pediatrician's professional opinion was very encouraging. I followed up by calling Holt hoping that because he was on the photo listing that we would have the opportunity to travel sooner if we were to be matched with him.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  We were told we would be lucky to travel in 2012.  Since that phone call, we have been made aware that another family has inquired about him.  We are now in the process of filling out a questionnaire, which will be taken to "committee" at Holt.  They will review each family's questionnaire and make a decision on which family would be best suited for this little guy.  We are praying we are his forever home.