January 3, 2008

Well here we are in 2008! At this time new adoptions are not occurring in Guatemala as there is a lot for their government to put in place before new adoptions can move forward. It is so sad to know that there are so many unknowns for the these birth mothers and children in Guatemala right now. For me, I am still in PGN and have been since I was resubmitted on December 5th. It is not unlikely that I will be there for 60 days before I will get "Out" but I am still praying that I am out sooner. I am also praying (and I am asking all of you to pray) that I am not "kicked out" of PGN again. Of course this would further delay the approval process through PGN but now that it is 2008, if I am kicked out then things get really hairy. As of today (and this could change at ANY time) there is a sign up at the PGN "window" that says they will not take any new or re-submitted cases until they are registered with the Central Authority. While this sounds minor and all that would need to be done is to be registered, the problem is that there is NO CENTRAL AUTHORITY in place yet. So obviously registering is impossible and I would not be able to be re-submitted to PGN. So I would remain in limbo until something happens. So like I said I am praying not to get kicked out again and I would appreciate all your prayers (as would all the other "in process" adoptive parents.
Maya honey, I can not believe how much I miss you right now. I am so ready for you to be home with me. I look at your pictures every day and just smile out of joy. I can not wait to hold you again and see that beautiful smile of yours. I love you! Mommy