When God called us on this journey we knew it would not be an easy one and we were, and still are, OK with that.
Up to this point things have been so smooth....even getting a call for court 2 months before expected!!!
We recognize that God has orchestrated every step of this process and so we trust His timing and plan.
Late yesterday afternoon the US Embassy posted this statement:
Ghana
May 13, 2013
Alert: Government of Ghana Suspends Intercountry Adoptions
The Government of Ghana has temporarily suspended processing of all adoption cases, including intercountry adoptions, pending Ghana’s review of its current adoption procedures. The U.S. Embassy in Accra is seeking further clarification of the scope and duration of this temporary suspension by the Government of Ghana and how this suspension may effect pending adoptions. The U.S. Embassy will continue processing adoption cases already approved by Ghanaian authorities.
The Department of State will continue providing updated information on adoption.state.gov as it becomes available. If you have any questions about this notice, please contact the Office of Children’s Issues at 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or 202-501-4444 from outside the United States. Email inquiries may be directed to AdoptionUSCA@state.gov.
We don't know what this really means for us, but there are
many factors involved that help our situation (the agency we are with, our
current status in the process, etc.)
The truth is not a lot has changed from our perspective....
We are not in control and we know that God is!
This will continue to be our perspective until we get these
kids home and until we finish our job as parents, for that matter.
Please pray for:
-Our visas to get here before Friday, without them we cannot
leave.
-The court approval to go smoothly on Thursday, May 23.
-our time with our new children to be sweet and awesome
-My sister as she cares for her four kids and Liz and Cael
next week
-Safe travel and good health
-the US Embassy to approve our adoption in a timely manner
despite this recent statement.
Thank you friends! We couldn't do this without you!!!
Praying. I heard this news today and wanted to text you to see if you were affected but figured that was the last thing you needed. So, I'm so glad you updated us. Thank you! Praying, of course!
ReplyDeleteO thank you for letting us know how to Pray Jill. God knows all. We are praying for you AND these sweet kiddos. -Love, em
ReplyDeleteTim once went to Ghana without a visa. He just forgot to get it ahead of time. He got one there upon arrival. I will pray none the less. Our God is a big God. He can and He will.
ReplyDeleteGlad you let us know to pray. Adoption can be so gut-wrenching. We'll cover each of these requests in prayer and trust the Lord for completion of this adoption.
ReplyDeleteSending you thoughts and prayers as you begin this new journey in your life. God's Blessings to you!!
ReplyDeletePrayers...Meredith sent me your blog and we are praying! We are in the midst of our third international adoption, and know how hard these sudden changes are. Many prayers.
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