Saturday, November 14, 2009

Today for some reason is an unusual day. I have such a longing in my heart to be in Haiti. Probably because it is Family Week for adoptive parents to be with their children in Haiti. I have been unable to go to Haiti since January and I miss my Haitian Princess.
I am so thankful for all the families who were able to go. Family week is such a glorious time for families to get to know each other and to spend time with your children who are still in Haiti.
Each day brings new anxieties when you are walking through the adoption process. WHY are things taking so long? WHEN will she be home with us? HOW will I make it through this long process. BUT, all the answers lie in HIS hands. In HIS time all questions will be answered and everything is perfect in HIS time.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Update from Chris

I spoke with Chris, the Director at HIS HOME as to where our dossier is in the scheme of things. She said it is on the President's Desk for Presidential approval because of our ages.
If his stamp of approval happens then it goes back to Benet Sociale to be matched up with Jules' homestudy and then starts on through the process. Believing and praying that GOD will allow us the opportunity and blessing of adopting this beautiful Haitian girl.

Dossier in Haiti

On Memorial Day Weekend, my dear friend, Julie Manfred (who is also adopting from HIS HOME)personally delivered our dossier to Hal and Chris at HIS. Now to see what happens. We are praying that
we are approved to adopt Jules. There is a question with regard to
our ages but the Haitian Government seems to be more lenient with older parents adopting older children. Your prayers are appreciated.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

IN MY HANDS

YEAH! We have our dossier back from the French Translator.
Received it about 9:30 this AM. Will call Haitian Consulate
in Orlando tomorrow to see if I Fed-Ex with return paid airbill
and envelope can they get it back to me SOON! If not, I will
drive to Orlando early next week to get it authenticated and
"off to Haiti it will FLY"!

Monday, March 16, 2009

Dossier

Just received an email from the translator, Deb, that our dossier is in the hands of
Fed-Ex and we should receive it tomorrow. So happy! Then I can drive it to Orlando for Haitian Consulate Authentication and off to HAITI it goes.............

Thursday, March 12, 2009

MOVING ON!!!!

This journey has been much longer than I anticipated. I will share a few things that I have not shared from the start. I met Julmanise (Jules) in September 2007. I knew immediately she was mine forever! My husband was not totally on board with adopting and taking on the responsibility of another child. We agreed to just pray and ask our
friends to pray with us that GOD would show us "HIS HEART" about this decision.

The following April 2008, Rick, Taylor (our then 10 year old) and myself went to Haiti to spend Jules' birthday with her and for everyone to spend time together. We all knew at that time it was God's plan for our family.

We are now, after many hurdles, at the translator. We are expecting our paperwork back by the end of this week and I will then drive it to Orlando to the Haitian Consulate for authentication. THEN, off to Fed-Ex to Chris and Mde. Woolley.

I have not been very good about keeping this blog updated, but will try to get some pictures of our family together and of the PROVERBS girls updated. Hope you will join us in praying for us as this journey continues.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Home Study

Our Home Study is complete and in the hands of Chris. I am working on collecting all
the miscellaneous notarized documents to add to the Home Study. Waiting for the documents to return from the State of Texas with authentication. Will then be ready
to send everything to translator. Received letter from Jules, she is doing well in
Morning Star and very thankful to be in that school. She and Gina have quite a bond
and she loves Gina very much. Thanks Gina for spending time in the Word with my little princess while she is still there with you. CANNOT wait to Fed-Ex all paperwork to Chris and Mde. Woolley. Hopefully soon!