Greetings Family and Friends,
It has been nearly 2o months since I have last updated Micah's blog. Who would have thought that at two years three months of age, Micah would still be living in Guatemala. This is due to several reasons, which I will not get into too deeply. A few hours ago, I read the first blog I created in January 2008, and wow....were we ever so misinformed. The journey in which we have been traveling over these past two years has lead us down treacherous paths, experiencing uncertainties in which we have no control. Realizing that you are in an emotional situation in which you have no control, is a difficult reality to face. As I write to you today, Albert and I have accepted this fact.
In a nutshell, as brief as I can make it, this is the situation as of today. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stating that Micah does not meet the definition of an abandoned orphan. They have been making this claim since March 4, 2008. Micah's birth mother and her mother both have relinquished him for adoption several times. They have stated this to government officials and in open court. Micah has not lived with his birth mother since he was a few weeks old. He has been in foster care ever since he was relinquished for adoption by his birth mother in July 2007.
We will be traveling to Guatemala during the first week of October to appear at a court hearing where we pray Guatemala will rule that Micah is an adoptable child, claiming in open court that under Guatemalan law, he is an abandoned orphan. After this hearing, this should give us what we need to Appeal to DHS to approve our adoption.
In order for us to make an impact, we want to send letters to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Thanks to the help and guidance of our immigration attorney Christine Poarch and some wonderful new friends that have recently brought their daughter Ali home after nearly 4 long years, we have been given tremendous insight on organizing, creating, and distributing our letters.
Once we return from Guatemala, which we pray the outcome will be in our favor, we will be putting out an all call to everyone who loves Micah to please print and sign our letters, and then mail them to Secretary Clinton and Secretary Napolitano.
Micah's foster mother Maribel, has Micah call us regularly. We speak to him every 7 to 10 days. Last week, I spoke to him three times. He goes through a routine where he says, "Hola, Poppa!" "Hola, Momma!" "Hola, Hermano (brother)!" "Amo (I love you), Momma, mucho!"
Albert and I have been to visit Micah 16 times. He is our son. Our precious angel. And we love him mucho! We will never be able to thank everyone enough for your love and prayers. But please know, this little boy is a miracle and he is loved and treasured so very much.
Amor a Todos Los,
Robin
It has been nearly 2o months since I have last updated Micah's blog. Who would have thought that at two years three months of age, Micah would still be living in Guatemala. This is due to several reasons, which I will not get into too deeply. A few hours ago, I read the first blog I created in January 2008, and wow....were we ever so misinformed. The journey in which we have been traveling over these past two years has lead us down treacherous paths, experiencing uncertainties in which we have no control. Realizing that you are in an emotional situation in which you have no control, is a difficult reality to face. As I write to you today, Albert and I have accepted this fact.
In a nutshell, as brief as I can make it, this is the situation as of today. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stating that Micah does not meet the definition of an abandoned orphan. They have been making this claim since March 4, 2008. Micah's birth mother and her mother both have relinquished him for adoption several times. They have stated this to government officials and in open court. Micah has not lived with his birth mother since he was a few weeks old. He has been in foster care ever since he was relinquished for adoption by his birth mother in July 2007.
We will be traveling to Guatemala during the first week of October to appear at a court hearing where we pray Guatemala will rule that Micah is an adoptable child, claiming in open court that under Guatemalan law, he is an abandoned orphan. After this hearing, this should give us what we need to Appeal to DHS to approve our adoption.
In order for us to make an impact, we want to send letters to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Thanks to the help and guidance of our immigration attorney Christine Poarch and some wonderful new friends that have recently brought their daughter Ali home after nearly 4 long years, we have been given tremendous insight on organizing, creating, and distributing our letters.
Once we return from Guatemala, which we pray the outcome will be in our favor, we will be putting out an all call to everyone who loves Micah to please print and sign our letters, and then mail them to Secretary Clinton and Secretary Napolitano.
Micah's foster mother Maribel, has Micah call us regularly. We speak to him every 7 to 10 days. Last week, I spoke to him three times. He goes through a routine where he says, "Hola, Poppa!" "Hola, Momma!" "Hola, Hermano (brother)!" "Amo (I love you), Momma, mucho!"
Albert and I have been to visit Micah 16 times. He is our son. Our precious angel. And we love him mucho! We will never be able to thank everyone enough for your love and prayers. But please know, this little boy is a miracle and he is loved and treasured so very much.
Amor a Todos Los,
Robin
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