November 8, 2007

Happy 6 months old, Nathan!




Ok, so I haven't been posting a lot lately. We've been busy. Getting Nathan's nursery ready, doing stuff around the house, working! There is not much new to report. We are SO ready for our trip- only 11 more days and we'll have him in our arms again!

There has been some notable news though on the Guatemalan Adoption front... I am attaching the JCICS report but- the gist of it is that it appears as though the Hague will be pushed back in Guatemala until April, 2008. It also appears very likely that there will be a grandfather clause- meaning all in-process adoptions will be able to continue under the old system. We feel very confident that we'll have Nathan home before April of 2008- so this is good news for us and all of the children and families currently involved in Guatemalan adoption. While this is not finalized, the probablity of the Hague being pushed back and the Guatemalan Congress approving the grandfather clause seems very good. Here's the info on JCICS

EDITED TO ADD: Guatemala eleceted a new President on Sunday. Hopefully this will mean positive change when he takes office in January, 2008. Read more about Guatemala's next President...
And some interesting background on the Vice President elect...

***On the PGN front, called again today ...we are still with the 2nd reviewer- no KO's -- 5 weeks and counting! You'd think 4 weeks on the 2nd reviewer's desk would be sufficient-- we have to be getting closer to the top of the pile!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Emily, Perhaps our files are stuck between the desk and filing cabinet....I'm dying to hear something...approval...kick out...something! Hope next week brings good news for both of us:0)

Anonymous said...

Sounds good to me! Only a little longer and you'll be on the big man's desk. With respect to today's announcement - sighs of relief all round, I think :) - Trish

Victoria and Joe said...

You are so close Emily.. It is going to happen very soon....

The gFamily said...

Oh, you are so close to so many things! The time is getting closer to seeing your adorable little guy again, and closer to getting to the final guy in PGN! Wonderful things will be happing soon! WOW, I sound like a fortune cookie!! LOL!

redhawks said...

Happy bday little man!! Looking forward to hopefully meeting you in a couple weeks!!
Jen, Craig & Ava :)

Steph said...

Happy b-day, Nate!! You are going to be home with your mommy and daddy very soon!!

Nicole said...

Happy 6 months! Hoping you hear something from PGN soon!

Beth said...

Happy 6 months handsome boy!

Are you really going for a visit trip in 8 days!?!? Oh goodie! How is the anticipation?

I think I may have to use your trip as my next distraction!! hee hee. (ps-waiting stinks)

Greta Jo said...

Happy six months Nathan! You are almost home free. YA! Wow, your Mommy and Daddy have been waiting along time for you. You are a pray come true for them. May Lord fill you with happiness.

Greta Jo