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

Monday, February 18, 2008

New Photos!

We received new pictures of Giovanni from our adoption agency. We knew these would be harder pictures to see, as they are pictures of a little boy living in an orphanage. He's a little dirty (like most 18 month old boys!!) and a little sad. He really doesn't like having his picture taken by someone he doesn't know. But, we're grateful to get pictures.

Today, I'm longing to go visit again. To hold that little boy in my arms and squeeze him tight. To bring a smile to that sad little face. To reassure him that there is a family who loves him and desperately wants him home. To feed him french fries.

Family court interviews are happening today. Our case is moving forward. God knows the perfect time to bring our son home. Trusting in all of that and in our amazing God!

Blessings,

Num 6:25 -- May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Sad Day

We just learned that Giovanni's friend, Adrian, will not be coming home to his forever family. There were complications with his case and the family learned this evening that all options have been played out. Would you join us in praying for Adrian and for the family who loved him? I know their hearts are heavy this evening.

Blessings,

Amy

Registered!

We heard today that our case was successfully registered with the new Central Authority. This "little" miracle means we will be allowed to proceed with Giovanni's adoption. We continued to be amazed as we see God work for us. There have been many points along this journey so far where we could have met up with a stop sign. And yet, things continue to proceed.

We also learned that we were submitted to the US Embassy for visa pre-approval on January 22nd. Pre-approvals are taking about 60 days, so we should hear something the end of March.

There is a family court interview on Monday, February 18th. I'm assuming they'll interview the orphanage director and possibly our attorney. Obviously, they can't interview Giovanni, and there is no birth mother interview since he's an abandonment case.

As always, we'll continue to keep you posted.

Blessings,

Amy

"For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!" -- Isaiah 64:4