Number 99

Just a number? I don’t think so. It is a strong number. Wayne Gretzky’s retired number. A number that holds a lot of hope. Hope is a strong, powerful feeling.

99
Perfectly divisible by 3.
There are three perfectly laid out trimesters in every pregnancy.
Muslim Book 3 is the book of fertility.
According to the Buddhist doctrine all objects of experience have three universal characteristics which define a relationship with and set one on the path to nirvana.
The Mayans had three calendars that they used.
There are three primary colours.
Gemini is the third astrology sign and it represents many positive attributes.
In politics we often speak of the “third way” or an alternate choice or solution, one which makes our minds think for a more fitting answer which is fair for all concerned.
We remember the Famous NASCAR Driver Dale Earnhardt as #3.
In Christianity there is the Holly Trinity and let us not forget those three wise men in the story either.
In Greek mythology three is also known well. For instance, many of the mythological creatures indeed had three heads or had multiples of three. There was Cerberus, a dog with three heads and Scylla, which was a vicious sea monster with six heads.

Ok, you get the drift.

Of 201 families waiting to adopt, we are 99Th in line. We are happy to hear that we are one under one hundred. We are still in the two digits. We are hopeful that we will see her face this year. Imagine estimates about 10 per month. We are hopeful they can fulfill 15. And we are 99Th. A good, strong number that holds a lot of significance world wide.

I can’t, however, wait until we are number 1!!!!!

****edit - a friend just pointed out Mirepoix is a simple combination of three ingredients:onion, carrot and celery that is used in nearly every traditional French stew and many other dishes.
Oh and we know of one referral today - 98 baby!!!!!!!!!!! 98