A Major Set Back
Just when we thought all was a go, our own country has presented us with a MAJOR set-back. Our lawyer submitted our file for pre-approval for Johana’s VISA. The Embassy(DHS) replied by asking for further documentation of her abandonment hearing. Our lawyer requested the documentation from the Quetzaltenango Court. The court replied that what they sent was all they had. That all of the proceedings had been archived on an audio cd. Our lawyer has tried to explain this to the US Embassy but they have replied saying that if we don’t supply the info they will deny our case. We are heart sick. This has taken so long. My family has been appart for five almost six long months now. John has spent half of his life here without his dad and has had ear infections, bronchitis, and RSV since we have been here. We have expired all of our funds. I have to return to work on August 6th or I will loose my job. I am at a loss. After complying with all the entire CNA process and the US Adoption processes; why has our own country done this to us? We are desperatley in need of help. Please pray for God’s interventio
Posted in Adopting Johanna
July 20th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hey Nora,
just remember that God is faithful and that since he has called you and Todd to adopt this precious little girl, then it will come to pass and there will be victory in the situation!!
Quick question about the letter: does it matter what state representative we send it to? Or do I need to send it someone specific? Let me know. Love ya’ll and I’m praying!
July 20th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Nora, I got on your website totally thinking I’d see a “We’re headed home” post and now I’m heartsick too! We will pray and send the letter. Love, Alli (Inge) Whitfield
July 21st, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hey guys! Prayin hard for yall! I just sent this out to my state rep and both senators! Hope to see you soon!
July 21st, 2009 at 10:42 am
Todd & Nora,
I am in contact with Congressman Michael Burgess office and I need your address in the states so they know they are your representative.
Kirk
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Nora,
We are praying. We will not stop. I emailed my representative. Anything else we can do?
Jill
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I will ask a friend or two if they know anyone at the Embassy…
July 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
You can have the audio CD translated by a sworn translator and present that to the USE. Your attorney should be able to do this within 3 days, with no charge to you. If he/she charges you for this, it shouldn’t be more than 100Q a page. You should only need the final judgement translated… a few pages. This should work for the USE. Email me if you need help. Good luck.