Journey to Geovany

KISSES IN THE WIND (The Waiting Child's Lullabye)

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.

You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.

But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...

Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until we can be with you.

I promise you, my darling, we're doing all that we can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.

But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.

And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.

Prayer Requests

Praises...we had an incredible visit with Geovany. We really saw that God had bonded our hearts across the miles. Geovany seemed to recognize that we were his family!!
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That God will comfort Geovany's heart. That Geovany will know we have not abandoned him and that we are coming to get him as quickly as we can.
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The investigator has agreed to release our case to a judge. Please pray that he follows through and does what he said he will do.
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A compassionate heart in the judge who is receiving our case. May she look at it quickly and sign it off.
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The agent who previously managed our case in PGN is no longer there. When our case returns to them, it will be given to a new case worker. Pray this case worker does not require endless new documents, but sees the child behind our case and approves it.
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For the orphanage workers caring for Geovany. That they will have compassion and relay God's grace and love to our son as they care for him.

Our Timeline

7/28/08 - Resubmitted to PGN!
7/28/08 - Kicked-Out of PGN
7/7/08 - Resubmitted to PGN!
6/27/08 - Kicked-Out of PGN due to birth certificate issue
6/9/08 - Orphanage Director interview completed
4/29/08 - Submitted to PGN Complete!
4/23/08 - PA received from the US Embassy
3/21/08 - Previo fixed- Document on it's way back to Guatemala
3/11/08 - Family Court previo
2/18/08 - Family Court interviews
1/22/08 - Submitted for visa pre-approval
12/17/07 - Signed POA in Guatemala
12/15/07 - Saw pictures and video

Thursday, July 3, 2008

A Previo!

We just learned that Giovanni's case was kick-out of PGN on a previo last Friday. There appears to be a problem with his original birth certificate. The attorney has notified the orphanage and they are already working on it. Our agency thinks it should only be a few weeks at the most until we're back in PGN. Without a huge miracle, it would appear that we just lost having him home for his birthday in August. This is by far the hardest part of the news, but we believe God has a plan and a perfect time to bring our son home. Pray for our hearts as we digest this news.

Blessings,

Psa 37:5 -- Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Tail Tingles

Yesterday, I had the overwhelming feeling that I needed to praying for Giovanni. Rob calls it a tingle in my tail (from Over the Hedge). I commented to several of my friends that I just couldn't stop praying for Giovanni and for several of the other cases currently in-process with our agency. I really had the feeling that God was poised to move. That He's about done waiting for Guatemala and is ready to bring these children home.

Today, we got an email from our agency director. The interview scheduled for last week didn't take place. Instead, our orphange director was interviewed yesterday. The e-mail simply says it went well. What a relief to have that step behind us. Thank you for all your continued prayers on behalf of our precious son. We look forward to bringing him home so you can meet him!

Blessings,

Rom 1:9 -- God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Tomorrow

We just learned that tomorrow the orphanage director will be interviewed by PGN regarding Giovanni's case. We have very few concerns about the interview, but would appreciate your prayers.

We have no idea what this means as far as timelines go. No one really knows how PGN is working right now. But we are encouraged that there is progress and movement.

We'll keep you posted!

Blessings,

Psalm 10:14 -- You are the defender of orphans.