I know that there are several people who check the blog daily. Unfortunately, I have nothing new to share. I hope that we know something new before the weekend but I really doubt it.
For those who understand international adoptions, we are in the process of renewing our I-171H. For those who don't understand, we have to renew paperwork at the embassy in Chicago because it is almost 18 months old. It is much harder than it sounds and we don't have the assistance that we should......except for our congressman.
Todd
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
A Day at School
We got another set of pictures from Becky at Backpackers......thank you Bec.
We also learned that Matthew, Liliana (the little girl in the picture a few posts ago) and Kelly (mentioned in a few previous posts) are raising 3 kittens.
Waiting on Some Info
With the rough weekend behind us, we're looking foreward to something positive on the adoption front. The case worker from our agency is in the process of solving the mystery behind our misfortune at the PGN. Hopefully, we will know something soon. Until then, Becky from backpackers sent us another picture of Matthew.
Friday, July 25, 2008
DEVASTATED!!!!!
I just emailed the orphanage director to check on our BC and passport status and learned that we are not out of PGN. She said, "you must be out of PGN before you can request the BC and passport". Because this didn't sound right, We (with help from Ana) called the PGN and learned this..........
When we were told that we were out on 7/10, the attorney JUST THEN picked up the file to work on the previo issued on 6/16.....interview day. We were just resubmitted on 7/15.
We are NOT out of PGN and will NOT be going any time soon for Matthew. We are looking at another month or two and not weeks.
The worse part is being told by our agency, the runner from the attorney's office, and PGN themselves that we are out. How can we not believe that...right??
To explain our agony and to explain the situation better, we were told that Matthew is officially our son. Then two weeks later we were told......nope, not yet.
When we were told that we were out on 7/10, the attorney JUST THEN picked up the file to work on the previo issued on 6/16.....interview day. We were just resubmitted on 7/15.
We are NOT out of PGN and will NOT be going any time soon for Matthew. We are looking at another month or two and not weeks.
The worse part is being told by our agency, the runner from the attorney's office, and PGN themselves that we are out. How can we not believe that...right??
To explain our agony and to explain the situation better, we were told that Matthew is officially our son. Then two weeks later we were told......nope, not yet.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Nothing New.....Just Waiting
We have nothing new to share but we wish we did. We are waiting on a new birth certificate and passport for Matthew. We have not had any updates and it has been hard to contact the agency. I am, however, going to try to contact someone at the Children's Village later today. The things that we are anxious to know are:
1. Was the protocolo signed? This is the orphanage director's official sign-off on the adoption
2. What date was the birth certificate request made? OR....Was the request ever made?
3. Is Matthew on his way to the city for his passport picture?
Todd
1. Was the protocolo signed? This is the orphanage director's official sign-off on the adoption
2. What date was the birth certificate request made? OR....Was the request ever made?
3. Is Matthew on his way to the city for his passport picture?
Todd
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
New Pictures 7/15/08
These pictures were taken yesterday (7/14/08). The little boy with Matthew is 8 year old Tito. In the other picture is Liliana, she is going to Denmark soon. Thank you, Bec, for the pictures.
MATTHEW & TITO
MATTHEW & LILIANA
Thursday, July 10, 2008
OUT, OUT, OUT!!!!!!!!!
WE'RE OUT OF PGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does this mean?.......Matthew is OFFICIALLY our son! We have to wait about two weeks for an updated birth certificate and passport, another week for an appointment at the US Embassy, and then we bring him home!!!!
What does this mean?.......Matthew is OFFICIALLY our son! We have to wait about two weeks for an updated birth certificate and passport, another week for an appointment at the US Embassy, and then we bring him home!!!!
Thank you all for your prayers!!
Todd
Todd
Saturday, July 5, 2008
I'm Home
There are so many things to share about my trip that I don't know where to begin. The 5 cent version......Matthew is doing well but is ready to come home. He asked me "cuando vamos Estado Unidos?" (when are we going to the United States?)
I cannot say enough positive things about how well organized the orphanage is. As I said to a few of you in an email, had I been an orphan, that's where I would have wanted to be. There is so much love, many activities, and as you can see from the video I posted, an AWESOME school.
The Backpackers Hotel is top notch when it comes to patron relations. A wonderful gal named Becky made me feel like a member of her family and is an asset to the hotel. The best way to describe the hotel is camping on steroids. The rooms are cabin-like and, with a rustic feel, fit the surroundings perfectly.
The town of Fronteras is market oriented with an old-school feel. My favorite part of the town is the view from the top of the bridge on the walk over. I have a couple of pictures of the bridge from the bottom but had some camera problems and did not get a picture from the top.
I have so many other things to mention like Howler monkies, la lanchas, Livingston, Castillo De San Felipe, and Armando (the Guatemalan version of Sam Elliott) but will reserve that for sake of overwhelming you with reading.
I cannot say enough positive things about how well organized the orphanage is. As I said to a few of you in an email, had I been an orphan, that's where I would have wanted to be. There is so much love, many activities, and as you can see from the video I posted, an AWESOME school.
The Backpackers Hotel is top notch when it comes to patron relations. A wonderful gal named Becky made me feel like a member of her family and is an asset to the hotel. The best way to describe the hotel is camping on steroids. The rooms are cabin-like and, with a rustic feel, fit the surroundings perfectly.
The town of Fronteras is market oriented with an old-school feel. My favorite part of the town is the view from the top of the bridge on the walk over. I have a couple of pictures of the bridge from the bottom but had some camera problems and did not get a picture from the top.
I have so many other things to mention like Howler monkies, la lanchas, Livingston, Castillo De San Felipe, and Armando (the Guatemalan version of Sam Elliott) but will reserve that for sake of overwhelming you with reading.
VIDEO:
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
We are so close!!!!!
I got an email from our agency today. We are so close on this. She was told that our file is finished with the reviewers at PGN. They are waiting for that one document that was requested and that once they recieved it, the file is ready to be approved. Todd spoke to the director of the orphanage (Angie) the other day and was told that the attorney would be submitting the document Tuesday (today). So we should be approved very soon I think. Now we are only weeks away from bringing Matthew home!!!! Today is a good day.
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