An Update...

Well, it really wasn't a surprise but we did not get our birth certifcate this week. The request for Nathan's birth certificate was submitted on 12/3. Monday will be 4 weeks. It is supposedly taking at least 6 weeks because the mayor is anti-adoption and doesn't believe in American's adopting children from Guatemala (yes, this is otherwise referred to as corruption). We received word today that our attorney has been going weekly to check on the status and has another meeting with the mayor next Wednesday after the holiday. I know we will get our birth certificate but it is not likely for another 2-3 weeks. I am in communication with my agency and have plans to go to the civil registry myself the second week of January with my attorney if we do not have a birth certificate.

I was frustrated today over the fact that people keep asking me, "Now, could something go wrong and prevent your child from coming home". I know people mean well and most people are not involved in the complexities of international adoption, but I do get frustrated with these questions. Of course, Nathan will come home but it will happen in the right time and we have no control over that. I am thankful for all my friends and family who are always so supportive, but sometimes I am just so perplexed at the questions I am asked. Ok, vent over!

MORE IMPORTANTLY- my life as a childless woman has been flashing before my eyes....when I drove home tonight, I realized it was the last time I would drive home without Nathan in the backseat....I realized that tomorrow would be my last time eating dinner in my house without a baby...I CAN'T believe the time has come. Bright and early Sunday morning I am flying to Guatemala and will arrive there @ Noon. I will have Nathan mid-afternoon and we'll be settling into a life in Antigua until the time comes for us to come home. I am really excited to have all this bonding time with him and to explore Antigua. I am in contact with other women who are fostering and we have plans to meet weekly for lunch and more! It should be a true adventure and an experience I will never forget.