Meeting with Mayor (or not)
Today we went to the town where Nathaniel was born to kindly request our birth certifcate which we have been waiting for since 12/3. We waited 1 hour only to have the mayor walk out of his office and down the stairs without even acknowledging us. And we even had an appt! Well, we weren't successful today but we are not giving up. We will get the birth certificate. We just don't know when....so, for those wondering when we will be coming home....we don't know. I am praying to hear something in the next week or so! Also**** this is a very rare problem in Guatemalan adoption. I have done extensive research and there are 3 towns where the mayors are not cooperative in issuing birth certificates. Generally, a birth certficate is issued in 1-3 weeks or so....but with these towns, there are delays due to the corruption of those in charge. This is one reason I fully believe that Guatemalan adoptions are in need of some reform. The govt. must have better control over these mayors who simply decide they don't like adoption and as a result will cause lengthy delays. Completely wrong and in need of major reform...I pray that the new adoption law will address issues like this.
In other news, we moved on Sunday from the East side of Antigua to the West side. We were in a very nice hotel but it was small and we needed more space. So, we rented a studio apartment in a condo complex and it's perfect. It has everything we need and more. It's about 8 blocks from central park.
Tomorrow we are going to the pediatrician's office. Nathan's having his monthly check-up.
I am still amazed at how happy of a baby he truly is. He is always smiling and loves to be held. I am counting my blessings each day.
10 comments:
Oh Emily, you are in my thoughts constantly. I hope this gets resolved very quickly and you can get that baby boy home where he belongs. In the meantime, enjoy your time in Antigua. I just LOVE it there!!
So sorry to hear that you're facing this complication. Hopefully we'll see a resolution to all these BC issues soon.
Hope you're enjoying your new place!
I think it is so great that you are there in person to get your hands on the situation. At the very least, you get to be with Nate while you wait for it all to get ironed out... and it will. It is true, the new law has a great opportunity to correct this type of corruption.
Sounds like your new digs are wonderful. I wish I could get K on board with sending me down there... at this point, it is really all I think about!
Thinking of you and wishing you luck on the BC hunt. Glad you have a cooperativ attorney to team up with.
I am really sorry to hear that the mayor didn't even see you. How FRUSTRATING!!! I hope the new process does address things like this too. I will pray that you get Nathan's BC soon so you can be on your way to pink. Your new place sounds great. You have been so busy. Enjoy taking Nathan to the Dr's today!! Your first Dr's visit as a MOM!! :) :)
I have often wondered why the federal Guatemalan government doesn't do something about the bc situations. Hope you get your's soon.
Gail
Oh I am so frustrated for you Emily! You are right...this is exactly why the process needed to be reformed. What a great Mom you are already. You are down there fighting for your son! I'm glad you are settled into your new place. I still haven't convinced Brandon that I should come down there! But I'm working on it!
That's just not right! But then again, not much of this process is!! I am frustrated for you! I am sure you will keep fighting for that BC! Praying for you!
Sorry you did not have success. Persistence will pay off.
Glad you are with Nate while you wait. He is adorable.
Hope today was a better day for you and Nate. Thought about you all day and praying for your BC.
Miss you lots and lots. Give my precious grandbaby lots of kisses for me. Keep up your spirits.I love you. Mom
Hey Emily,
Hopefully you can get that BC quickly. Hmmm, does the Mayor like Godiva? LOL
Hope you are home soon.
margaret
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