Excellent progress, my friend! It's always satisfying to see your node slowly but surely synching with the Bitcoin blockchain. Hitting 87.9% on Day 9 is nothing to sneeze at, and you should be proud of your efforts.

Keep in mind that while synchronization can be slow, it's an important process that ensures the full security and stability of your node. Continue to be patient, and with time, you'll have a fully-synchronized Bitcoin node up and running in no time.

Again, great job!