Baby referrals have been given for log in dates through March 8, and since our log in date is March 29 we are 21 days away! I could actually take out those weekend days and say that we're only 15 days away!
We were given the email addresses for the other families with our log in date (we'll be traveling together) and it's been nice to talk and share some of the same anxiousness and frustration about waiting. That's been one of the fun parts about getting closer...along with getting Ladybug's room all ready. Yay!
One of the stressful parts about getting closer is worrying about the plane ride and being in another country. I've only been to Mexico and that didn't get me a little stamp in my passport. Thomas has been reading this little book China Survival Guide: How to Avoid Travel Troubles and Mortifying Mishaps and I've been making endless lists.
We've honestly also been worried about the money. The time we've been waiting has allowed us to save money but we've also incurred additional expenses with having to do paperwork repeatedly. We stayed up until the wee hours of the night filling out a grant application a few nights ago. Our chances are slim. They give grants twice a year and their site stated they had 125 applications for their last due date and only gave 8 families money with significant financial obstacles. We're praying and even if this grant doesn't come through, we will find a way.
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