We asked our agency to find a file on the shared list for us. It took two weeks to get our answer. The final answer was that he is no longer available. The good news is that he has a family working to get him home.
Back to waiting.
I sent an e-mail to both girls letting them know we wouldn't be working towards this little boy as their brother. They both send me messages back saying they were sad but happy he has a family. I'm so proud of them.
We've looked at a few boys now and all of them are now matched with families.
I know some people think this part of the journey should be private. We don't feel that way. It's an exciting time. We look forward to discovering who is meant to be in our family. It's not a secretive or shameful time. There are children needing homes. It's exciting each and every time we hear about one of them finding their family. Even more exciting when it's one of them joining our family!