Quick Update

We are officially # 4 on the boys list. So whenever they receive the 4th boy into the Eagles Nest orphanage, it will be our son- PRAISE GOD!!!!
We are still waiting on CIS approval. I am praying that it comes in the mail any day now. We should have something in the next week or two.
Thank you so much for the prayer and support. We are overwhelmed with how God is moving in our lives and in those around us. God has brought us to such a special place and we are so thankful for this amazing experience.
We actually got to meet a baby girl that was adopted from Guatemala and lived at Eagles Nest orphanage. We also got to talk with her parents and they shared their experience of adopting and they were very encouraging.
I will update as soon as we here anything. Thanks again for the prayers.

Moving Forward with Faith

Well, we still continue to move forward with the adoption of our son. Things seem to be going smoothly right now. Yesterday we turned in our dossier documents which means we are finished with all of the paper work and we are now officially on the list for the referral of a boy. According to Anna, we are just a couple weeks away from getting CIS approval. Originally we thought CIS approval would take about 90 days, but now it is only taking about 30 days. Once we have approval we will be able to accept a referral for our child.

God is still working and moving in our lives and in our child's life. Continue to pray for us and for our child. It is still going to be a long, but hopefully short, journey until our child comes home forever. Pray specifically that no mistakes or errors have been or will be made on the paperwork. Also, pray for those who will be reviewing and approving the documents once it moves into the Guatemalan courts.

Thank you for the prayers and encouragement. We trust that God knows best for us and our child and we continue to hold onto Him. We know that He is faithful and we hope that all who read and follow our story will be encouraged by His love and faithfulness as well.

Update from the US Dept of State

Here is the link to the newest statement issues 4/3/07. http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/intercountry/intercountry_3210.html
We still are very unsure of what will happen with all adoptions from Guatemala, especially with ours. The chances of us finishing our process within this year is very unlikely, therefore we are not sure what to do after reading this new statement. Continue to pray for us as we evaluate our situation and pray for God's direction in our family. We never dreamed we would have to face such trying times when we felt called to adopt. I know God is in control and his plan is perfect, but believing that in times such as these is very, very hard. Once again, I am reminded as I drove into work tonight that it is not about me!! The only thing that really matters is whether or not God is glorified. Pray that our lives will glorify God and we will find his comfort and peace in these times.
Thank you for your prayers.
Stephanie and Casey