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

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Moments

We had a great day in Antigua, reminiscing and wandering through the town. It's full of memories for us. It's strange though, we can tell that we're not quite "here". Rob didn't bring a map or our Guatemala guide book. I think he only took three or four pictures the whole time we were there. We forgot where the shuttle dropped us off and had them looking for us because we were in the wrong place to go home! Things that just aren't typical for us.

There have been moments today that have been challenging...going in the elevator and not worrying about whose turn it is to push the button; breakfast buffet with no kids and no high chairs. Little things that bring back lots of wonderful memories. All in all, a good, relaxing day. Something we needed before beginning a very busy, emotional week. Looking forward to talking to the kids tonight via Skype. It's amazing that we can be so far away and still be able to see their little faces via the computer.

Thanks for the continued prayers. Emotionally, we're pretty wrung out already and the week hasn't even begun. I usually feel this way toward the end of a trip, but not usually at the beginning. I told Rob I'll be a puddle of mush by the time the week's over! =)

Blessings,

Happy 3rd Birthday, Sweet Boy

Well, we didn't get to celebrate together, but we're in the same country. Happy Birthday, sweet boy. May you always know how much we love you and how much we long to celebrate life's milestones with you. Mommy and Daddy are working as hard as we can to bring you home and praying that maybe next year, we'll all celebrate your birthday together, as a family, in your new home. We love you and hope to see you later this week!

All our love,

Daddy y Mommy

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Here

We made it safely. No delayed flights, no lost luggage. Enjoyed catching up with a friend over dinner. Hoping to head to Antigua tomorrow. We'll be speaking with our translator tomorrow evening to go over the schedule for the week. As of right now, we only know of one meeting, set for Monday morning with our attorney. It's good to be back in Guatemala. We really do love it.

Reports from Grandparents are good. Samantha did well this morning. Kayla made monster cinnamon rolls and cinnamon bread for breakfast. Looking forward to seeing pictures of those! All in all, we're witnessing God's grace in action not only in our lives, but in the lives of our kids. His grace is sufficient for each of us as we follow in faith.

Blessings,