Happy Birthday Jordan (Jacob/Henry)

Oh my little man

It was only 6 years ago that God gave you to the world... and 6 short months ago that he called you home.

I miss you.

I want so much to hold you and let you know that you are loved here on earth.

Your life was not to be of this world. You were brought to us to us to teach us to strive endlessly to help the helpless-- to make the wrong right. You taught me that we must accept that there is a greater plan than ours.-- That perfect beauty exists only with our Father in Heaven

You were so young ---- so innocent.

I'm devastated that you could not be in my arms today. But I am comforted by the words at your Requiem Mass--

"You beat us to the eternal reward!"

Amen little dude!!

Please save a spot in heaven for me and for the rest of your earthly family. Rejoice in the arms of our Father. Play with the angels and savor and love the anniversary of the day that you became one of us.

Happy Birthday Jordan!

I love you! I think of you EVERY day--- I miss you-- and one day I will be with you and the rest of our family-- forever.

Love Papa

Great News

We got notice today that our petition to adopt has been approved by USCIS--

The approval was granted September 1--- a month after our return.

One slight glitch--- one approval stated that the kid was from The People's Republic Of China. A quick panic call to Officer X and all is well--

Soooo

Today was a holiday (Unification Day) in Bulgaria. That means that our stuf could be ready for review at the US Embassy as soon as tomorrow--

We still need the visa appointment and an "Article 5" Letter- then they can schedule court-

hopefully Bulgaria can get court going soon (they seem to be on "hold" right now)

The boys ---especially Derrik really need is FAST!


on our way!


Love,


Papa

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCREECH!

We'll be back as soon as we can!


Love,

Papa

Disappointing News

Not sure what is up in Bulgaria, but word is that there will be no court dates until the end of September at the earliest.

VERY Disappointing.

We have always been "it is their country-- respect their rules" people.  I'm sure there is a solid reason for this delay,  but I am heartbroken about it.

Hopefully whatever the problem is can be worked out quickly so we can "bring the boys home" (thanks Freda Payne) as soon as possible.

A Bummed papa

A Quick Update

The boys and I took a quick trip to Columbus this week to get more paperwork apostilled and FedExd off to Bulgaria. All the papers arrived early this morning. Plus our new FBI  clearances arrived today.  2 steps closer!

Now we sit and wait for Officer X.

okay---- I know it is the same pic but---GOSH

New Derrik Pic

Thanks to the director of Derrik's Orphanage and Toni for passing along a couple of new photos of the little guy!

It looks like that extra 400 calories a day is helping. His face and arms look chunkier

We are hurrying!