Not for the weak at heart!

So, we've received PA from the US Embassy and many are asking...How much longer? If we learned nothing else from Samantha's adoption, we learned that we just can't answer that question! Today, our agency informed us that PGN (the Guatemala Attorney General who signs off all adoption cases) has stopped releasing cases.

Why? Well, the new President has just installed a new attorney general and a new assistant attorney general. So, all is a bit disorganized right now while these new appointees settle in and figure out what they think is best.

Here is the quote from our agency
"PGN has posted a sign saying that no more cases will be released. They say that all cases will be turned over to the central authority for review and interviews again with birth mothers. This is very unfair, especially to cases that have already been reviewed and approved by PGN but not yet released. It is unlikely that any cases will come out of PGN for the next few weeks while this is all battled out. Cases already picked up from PGN are fine."

The good news is, we're not IN PGN yet. We expected to be submitted next week. All we need is an updated medical on Giovanni. Amazingly enough, as would only happen in the world of international adoption, PGN is still accepting cases, even though they aren't releasing them! I guess the fun never ends!

We are at peace and are trusting in God's promise to bring Giovanni home. Keep praying and we'll keep you posted!

Blessings



Jeremiah 29:11-13 -- For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.

Praise

These words echo in my heart this morning!

Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and prayed, "Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And now, Sovereign Lord, in addition to everything else, you speak of giving me a lasting dynasty! Do you deal with everyone this way, O Sovereign Lord? What more can I say? You know what I am really like, Sovereign Lord. For the sake of your promise and according to your will, you have done all these great things and have shown them to me. "How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you-there is no other God. We have never even heard of another god like you! What other nation on earth is like Israel? What other nation, O God, have you redeemed from slavery to be your own people? You made a great name for yourself when you rescued your people from Egypt. You performed awesome miracles and drove out the nations and gods that stood in their way. You made Israel your people forever, and you, O Lord, became their God. "And now, O Lord God, do as you have promised concerning me and my family. Confirm it as a promise that will last forever. And may your name be honored forever so that all the world will say, `The Lord Almighty is God over Israel!' And may the dynasty of your servant David be established in your presence. "O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, I have been bold enough to pray this prayer because you have revealed that you will build a house for me-an eternal dynasty! For you are God, O Sovereign Lord. Your words are truth, and you have promised these good things to me, your servant. And now, may it please you to bless me and my family so that our dynasty may continue forever before you. For when you grant a blessing to your servant, O Sovereign Lord, it is an eternal blessing!" -- 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Blessings,

PA!

We received notice from the US Embassy that Giovanni's PA was issued today! Thank you for your prayers on our behalf. Now it's on to PGN, where Guatemalan officials will review our dossier. We'll continue to keep you posted.

Blessings,



Psa 119:49 -- Remember your promise to me, for it is my only hope.