No referrals...but a great day!

Sorry to get everyone excited. We didn't hear anything today. There is a lot of talk on the web about what is happening though. Apparently referrals have landed in the U.S., but we probably won't hear anything until Mon. (if we're very lucky) or Tues. (more likely). There have been many email messages of support, sending prayers and good wishes. Thank you!!! This has been a very long journey and it is hard to believe that our 17+month wait is about to come to an end. That doesn't even include all of our experiences and struggles before our paperwork was sent to China. Good thing we have a busy weekend ahead of us to keep ourselves occupied. Then, next week since I'm on spring break, I'll probably be sitting by the phone, so if you need to get in touch with me...:)

Tomorrow, Groups 90 (just returned from China), 91 (our group), and 92 (next), are all getting together. I'm very excited to meet more families from the area and to be able to ask questions of Group 90 members about travel, attachment, etc. I think I'm most excited to see all the new family additions though!!! I am in BABY mode! From there we're heading to Hudson for a "Mystery History" seminar where we'll hear about ways to help the adopted child understand his/her past. That presentation should provide some very interesting, thought provoking information. At the end of the day we're going to New Richmond to celebrate Grandma Heut's birthday. Talk about a spunky lady! It will be fun to have all the family together. We don't see each other often enough.

OK - so the exciting news of the day now...WELCOME HOME LUCY!!! Today I got to meet little Lucy, the newest addition to the Kern family. She is just too cute for words. So - photos will have to do. Enjoy! ...AND, don't mind my rosy cheeks in the first pic. The second I saw Lucy, the tears started flowing. I am an ultra-emotional person anyway, but these last few days definitely have all of my feelings at the surface. I couldn't keep them in any longer.
Beth & Lucy

Phyllis, Beth, & Lucy

Jeanna & Lucy (my favorite Lucy expression of the day)

New Mom & New Mom To-Be

Precious!