Chosen! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Yes, you read correctly! BT and I have been CHOSEN! :-)

For those of you who do not know the "story", I talked to our CW last week. They were showing profiles. Under normal circumstances, our agency does not tell you when your profile is being shown or when you are chosen. They prefer to wait until the baby is legally free for adoption. Because there is a birthfather risk, she called to make sure we would be ok with it. The birthfather left back in April, to date they have had no contact. Although he is aware she is pregnant, he is not aware she is making an adoption plan. We said "Yes" and waited. A few days later, she called to tell us we were "highly favored". They presented 5 profiles, she eliminated 3. She could not decide between us and another couple. So, we waited again. Today, we learned she chose us!!! Over the weekend and beginning of the week, they will be doing what they can to locate the birthfather. If and when they do - they hope he is cooperative. She was able to provide his name, a cell phone number and last known address. We do know she is due in September - but do not know the date. I have no clue if the baby is a boy or girl. I am simply elated! We're prayin' hard for the birthparents and hoping all goes smoothly.

I called home from work today and retrieved the message from the agency and deleted it . I wanted to be sure to see BT's face! Anyhow, I gave him this teddy bear. He looked at me kinda funny, as if to be saying "why are you giving me this bear"? I said "open the note inside" ... I got the longest hug EVER. He's so happy!