Hooray, we are out of PGN (please see Adoption Process post below for a full description of PGN)! The Birth Mother has signed off for the 4th and final time and we have received our Adoption Decree. Now the Guatemalan government considers the adoption final. This is a huge step taken towards bringing Lucca home.Next.....
A new birth certificate with Lucca's adoptive name is requested and issued. This is expected to take 4-8 weeks.
Then..... A second DNA test is taken and compared to Lucca's original sample. This is a US requirement to be sure he has not been switched during this process.
And then.... we wait for our "Pink Slip". The Pink Slip includes the date and time of our appointment at the American Embassy in Guatemala for the Visa Interview.
Lucca is 9months old. We are blessed to have him cared for by a wonderful Foster Family. Thanks to everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers. Please keep them coming, they help a great deal.
13 comments:
YAY! This is wonderful news! The two of you must be overjoyed. Congrats!
Sarah
Yipee! Wonderful news, one more step closer. You both must be so relieved. Can't wait to see the handsome guy in person!!! Congrats!!!
Christine
I am excited and relieved for you! Congratulations on getting to the last step on this long journey--and ultimately to a beautiful new beginning!
I know you guys have been waiting for this day for a very long time! I am excited about meeting Lucca and know you will both be great parents. Just in time for the holidays!
FANTASTIC! SO excited for you guys!
VERY SOON you will be holding that cute little guy!
Rick, Lisa, Michael and Ava
Another step toward uniting your family! Thanks for sharing this news. You continue to be in our constant thoughts and prayers as you wait (and I'm glad to get this blog so we now know what to pray for next)! Bless you both, and may you be strengthened in the continued wait,
Jana and Mike
Lucca is co cute! The next part of the process will fly by and he will be yours! Congratulations!
Lucca is co cute! The next part of the process will fly by and he will be yours! Congratulations!
Awesome news! We are all so excited for you and will keep the prayers coming.
Tony, Leslie, Colin and Erin
Congrats Chris and Mark! Remember you can't take him surfing for at least a year :)
Have fun and Enjoy the ride,
Jeff
We'll continue our prayers and light a candle for your expanding family!
Mike and Katy
GREAT NEWS! You've been in my thoughts often. Hopefully Lucca will be in your arms soon.
Cathy D.
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