February 7, 2003

     I had been doing so well not calling New Hope.  That is, until yesterday.  I called and asked Patty what our odds of getting our referral in time to travel wih our group was?  She said slim to none.  Well, I hope they prove her wrong!  I know that there is no need to worry about it.  But I just keep hoping.  I so hope that we hear something Tuesday or Wednesday.  Mark actually thinks that the CCAA will mail our referral as they usually have done, but they have faxed them at times.  Only God and the CCAA know at this time.

     I have almost finished painting the bedroom.  I will get the paint for the bathroom tomorrow.  It is starting to look real nice.  I didn't paint the last two days as planned.  I was too stiff and sore!

     We received our photo albums and tapes back from Pergamon Video yesterday.  RaeAnne's story is absolutely beautiful!  I cried so hard while watching it the first time that I had to watch it again.  Mark was so thrilled by it.  He said this is the most exciting thing he has seen.  We had to go over to Uncle Don and Aunt Mary's with it.  They were also impressed.  Now I am more anxious to send ZoraLin's things to them.

     We are on day 444 today.  Nicholas is here this weekend.  I guess he has not been keeping his grades up like he was supposed to.  His mom is rethinking his going with us.  I hope the decision is  made before we pay for our tickets.  Nicholas asked me tonight if KaeLynn gets better before we go, will we bring her home or ZoraLin?  I told him that the CCAA will not let us bring KaeLynn home.

     I had a wonderful surprise phone call this afternoon.  Teresa Baldinucci from New York and the November group called.  It was so good to talk to her!  Last night we received an email from Lin in China.  It sounds like she is doing everything she can for us on her end.  She is anxious to see us, especially RaeAnne and sends her love to us all.  I am anxious to see her too!  Shari emailed tonight.  She is also hoping we get good news Monday!  I hope with all of us hoping and praying that good things will happen too!