Friday, June 20, 2008

No News is Bad News

Well, our case is not on track. We are now delayed by at least two weeks. The process of obtaining a Birth Certificate from Guatemala City used to be simple, and could be done in a matter of days. But the country has implemented a new, automated, streamlined system which now takes much longer.

As always, our case along with many of our friends’ seems to hit every road block. We are among the first cases to use the new system. Rumor has it that this new process can take up to a month or more to be completed.

We have been told by our agency that we will not be receiving an update until the Birth Certificate, Passport and Request for DNA are completed. So: no news is bad news…

Luckily, friends come through at exactly the right moment, and we are passing the time by enjoying some beautiful pictures taken by another mother of a child at Danny’s place. (Thanks Marianne!)

We’re told that Danny is a determined little kid and in this photo series you can see that he didn’t give up until he accomplished is goal.

As usual, the commentary is supplied by Gracie.

DANNY'S CHAIR SURPRISE

I don't know if I can reach it!!!


I'm reaching soooooooooooooooo far!


Surprise! (Sorpresa!) I'm gonna reach again!! (Otra vez!)





Ree hee hee hee hee hee hee hee eeeeaaaacccchhhh





Got it!



I'm reaching it so you can't find it.




It's soooooooooooooooo heavy.

4 comments:

Amy said...

Pictures are such a blessing while waiting. He is so precious and his eyes are so expressive!

Praying things go quicker than expected.

Anonymous said...

I read your posting about the saying "No news is bad news"..... I am sorry there is a delay with the new automated approach. Perhaps that gives hope that "good things come to those who wait" and the best thing will be that Danny is going to be here before you know it. Then your postings will be from an exhausted, joyful mamma. We are still praying for your family and look forward to playing with Danny and Gracie someday at the park!

David and Marianne said...

oh man! thought you had gone past the point of "more delays"! so sorry... but looking forward to the day it's all over for you : )

loved every second of taking the pictures... he really is so cute! can't wait for the first meeting for you!!!

Anonymous said...

Still praying for you my sweet dear friend.