Reliquinshed!

Now that the dossier has been in Haiti a while, the process is progressing there.  The lawyer went to Cap Haitien to meet Jimmy and Richard (our friends' son) and to get the ball rolling on their adoptions.  He was able to gather family members from both sides of Jimmy's family and take them to the courts.  Jimmy and his family both signed off on his relinquishment in front of the judge.  This is a very big deal and helps the adoption progress more smoothly.  Jimmy also got his medical exams and bloodwork done.  He is waiting on a pyschologist to do is psych evaluation and the social worker from Port au Prince to come and do his "home study".  We still have no idea how much longer until it is finalized but we are one day closer than we were yesterday. 

Lost in Translation

Our lawyer in Haiti decided after reviewing our dossier that some things in our home study did not translate well and would need to be changed.  WHAT!?!?!  After a few tears, we sprung into action.  We discussed the issue with the home study agency and she agreed that removing the topic would be okay.  Next, our psych evaluation needed to be consistent with every thing else.  So, after much discussions and a few documents to back it up, our psychologist agreed to change his report as well.  Then, the kids and I headed to capital to have everything authenticated.  We drove through horrible rain and they missed the last day of school, but we got there.  We authenticated the new documents, sent them on to Chicago because of course that needed to be done again too, then the consulate sent it to Oregon to our Chances for Children Representative and she forwarded to Haiti from there. Everything seems to going well now.  No news is good news right. 

For Sale

We had a garage sale in May to raise money for the adoption.  It was a great success!  Lots of people donated and we were able to raise over $900.  God is faithful.  We have been able to make every financial deadline and the money is always there when a new expense comes up.  Thank you to all those who helped:  Mika Hinson, Felicia Whitworth, Leslie Hamilton, Martin & Joann Kubier, Mike & Linda McGaha, Marcy Davis, Blake & Karla Earnhart, Beth Ballard, and my awesome parents Danny & Diane Anderson.