I'm blessed to receive updates each week from an agency that I'm considering. This week's update has given me lots of hope.
A new process for Guatemala has not been announced. Activity remains focused on finalizing the "in process" cases from December.
According to this week's update, the proposed new process for Guatemala will continue to use lawyers. The Central Authority will maintain an oversight responsibility. It's also been said that the foster mother program (one of the strengths of Guatemalan adoption) will remain in place.
The agency has said that prospective families can submit no-fee applications, start the homestudy process, and start the federal fingerprinting process. That is EXCITING NEWS!!
IF the information about the new Guatemalan process is true, it may be possible that the orphanage that has Estela could be involved in choosing her family. Although the orphanage prefers to work with married Christian couples, I am hoping they will consider allowing me to adopt her. It would be such a privilege to be her mom!
I continue to remind myself every day that I am only sponsoring her until the new process is identified. I am trusting that it will work out as it's supposed to be.
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Lucinda,
This is very good news indeed. I am a single mom to 2 beautiful Guatemalan Princesas. My 17 month old came home almost 7 months ago at 11 months. I was one of the last families who did not have to do the 2nd DNA, but I am glad to see that as part of the process.
I have been praying that adoptions would remain open in Guat, but also above board and honest. I wish you well as you proceed with your decisions about adopting. You are so wise to think things thru. I am grateful that God watched over me during both processes. However, my faith was tested during the first adoption as I have a Hague 03/04 baby. That was a living nightmare. I wouldn't wish that time of waiting and wondering on anyone.
take care,
terri in virginia
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