So close, yet so far away

Today I received some not so great news. Up until now things have been progressing nicely with my adoption, and I was anticipating a referral at any time. Kyrgyzstan has experienced some changes in government personnel including the Minister of Education. We've been waiting for new gov't officials to be appointed with hopes that referrals would resume once this new Minister was appointed, but that is not the case. It seems time is needed to assess the Kyrg adoption process and therefore, referrals are not expected to resume until September.

I'm sure you can imagine that I am a bit thrown off by this news. I was looking forward to having a baby home by summer and traveling during warmer months. So, now it's time for me to exercise some patience. Please send good thoughts and positive waves to me and my waiting friends. We surely will appreciate it ;)

On a happier note, let me not forget to post a picture. Meet Isabella, my friend Melanie's baby girl. Bella came home in Sept. '06. She has the sweetest smiles and cutest personality. I am so lucky to have met Mel, and better yet...we're neighbors. What a small world it truly is!