A file....

Last night we were running out the door. We had plans to go to dinner and maybe walk around the mall together. Pete said he had a surprise for me. I love surprises.

We wanted to go out early because it's Super Bowl weekend and the big party is here in town. It's also Chinese New Year and restaurants fill up. We wanted to beat the rush and have a fun relaxing evening. 

I had my jacket on and we were heading for the door when I looked at my iphone. Missed call. Colorado area code. The Agency. I asked Pete to give me a minute and I listened to the message. 

Hi. It's Sarah...helping out the Waiting Child Department...call me back when you can...

Heart pounding. Frozen in time. Call her back!

Hi Holly! I am helping out the Waiting Child ...a file for you guys to review...if you are interested...email in a little while. 

Say what!?!? We filed our MCC 8 days ago or something. Can this be real?

Pete is still mourning the file we didn't get. He wants me to check out the medical. He is afraid to get attached if it won't work out. I understand. I promise not to check my phone a hundred times as we walk out the door. I promise we will focus 100% on our much needed night out and I will wait until we get home to open the email on the computer. I lied. I checked. Like crazy. 

We had a great time. We didn't discuss the file. She deserved 100% of our undivided attention. 

That's what she is getting today. 

Whew. This is not an easy process. If you pray...pray for us and for her.

If you send positive energy and good vibes...do that. 

If you limit yourself to e-hugs with little parentheses: ((hugs)). Visit the comment section. We need it. This is tough. 

Updates soon. 

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