Friday, August 17, 2007

Visit Trip and Pre-Approval

Our visit trip to Guatemala was wonderful. It was great to meet our baby boy who we have named Lucca. Lucca is healthy and is loved very much by his Foster Family. How truly blessed we are!

We have received Pre-Approval. The next step is PGN. PGN is the Public Ministry or Attorney General's office of Guatemala. This office reviews our file and grants us approval of the adoption and authorization to issue the Adoption Decree. The birth mother signs off for the 4th and final time. Guatemala considers the adoption final at this step. PGN takes a minimum of 8 weeks. Right now we are seeing it take as long as 6-8 months. Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers as we work our way through this process.

We will keep you posted on our progress!

12 comments:

Keenan Rodarte said...

The first Ravera family photo!!! We are so happy for the three of you and can't wait to meet Lucca!!!

Anonymous said...

Lucca is soooooooo cute! We can't wait to have a new baby cousin! Yay! We are all sooooooo excited for you guys!! We love you guys!! Give Lucca lots of hugs and kisses for us!
Love you guys tons and tons!
Chanel <3 :)

Anonymous said...

He is an absolute jewel and a gift from God. We'll keep praying that the process is a speedy one, and that little Lucca will be home with you guys at last!!

Love and hugs,
Shari and Myron xoxoxoxo

Unknown said...

Cute photos, post some more!! Ha ha. I am so excited about meeting little Lucca and to know he will soon be safe and sound with you guys.

Thanks for sharing the steps with us throughout this process. It has been fun to watch him grow in the pictures!

XOXO,
Jenny

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a sweet little angel baby he is.....I'm looking forward to his arrival to the States.... Love you lots, kameal

Anonymous said...

Chrissy,
Tears came to my eyes as I saw your family picture, it is such a blessing to see you together. Soon you will have your beautiful son home. I will continue to pray with you. Continue to keep the faith even when things dont go right on target. For HE knows what HE is doing.
God Bless
Rosa

Unknown said...

Little Lucca is SOOOO cute! Dad to be looks so excited too! I hope the PGM goes quickly. Can't wait to meet the little guy!!

Karen G

SarahSE said...

He is an angel you two! I will continue for pray for you two and for him in this time of transition!

Pastor Sarah

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Anonymous said...

You guys are too cute! How exciting! Peace, love and light~

John Ravera said...

THAT is a great family photo!! He even looks like a little surfer kid...can't wait to meet him.

John

Unknown said...

Wow this is all so great!!! cograts on your growing family Ive finaly gotten my computer to work! Its so nice to see you all!