We got word that there is a possibility that the orphanage Ooley is in may not be licensed. If that is the case, that could be great news for our process! No license could mean that they would have no true custody of Ooley. In that case, it would make the transfer less complicated by not having to have documents signed in the presence of a judge, which I'm sure isn't easy to come by. If this is confirmed to be the truth, we will be able to make one trade of papers and whatever is negotiated for them and leave with the documents and Ooley!
The creche (adoptable orphanage) we were wanting to place Ooley in for the adoption process is a go! Originally they weren't looking at being open til January. But get this: Daniel leaves December 6th and the creche confirmed they will be operational on December 5th! God is showing off big time and we are super thankful! They have agreed to take Ooley into their care and start his paperwork for the adoption process once he is moved in. All that is needed is a clear medical check for Ooley, which won't be an issue, and Ooley's documents. Once Ooley is in his new creche, we will be able to start the adoption process on our end her in the U.S. as well.
All the little details are coming together! We are believing to have Ooley home by next Christmas and by Thanksgiving would be a bonus! Please believe with us and we promise to keep you posted on all the little details that all make a huge difference!
If you are interested in helping with our funds for this process, deposits can be made into the "Amber & Daniel Johnson adoption fund" at any Communication Federal Credit Union location.
Every prayer counts, so thank you to each of you who are a part!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Now you are in the loop of events!
The Bring Ooley Home dinner and live auction was really fun! We had about 250 people show for the event! Thanks to all of you who came to be a part, and to all of you who weren't able to come because you weren't feeling well, I hope you are better! If you weren't there, you missed a great time and me (Amber) dancing around in a tutu. We raised just around $6,000 that night for Ooley's adoption fund! We had SO many items up for auction, that we simply ran out of time....that is a great problem to have rather than not having enough! The people and businesses that donated and/or came and set up as vendors are amazing! Please please support the businesses that helped us with this event.
We will probably be having another event of some sort later after all the holidays. If you have suggestions of fun events, hit me up!
Daniel's trip to Haiti in December is looking like it's going to be successful! We had a conference call with Vivian from Chances For Children last night! Of course there is always a chance of obstacles, but we don't believe that they will happen. CFC had shared a concern that they may not be able to take Ooley in at the time Daniel is in Haiti due to not having the staff at the new creche/orphanage in time. But after last night's call, it's all coming together! Vivian said it's looking like the timing will all work out and we just need to work out some details.
We are expecting to hear back from Vivian by the end of this week with the logistics of what needs to take place in December. We are so grateful that she is helping us with getting step by step order of things together and even some possible obstacle solving options in case needed too. We know our situation isn't the same as most other adoptions in that we aren't just being matched with a child already in an adoptable orphanage/creche. Our process is a lot more intricate, but it allows us to play a lot bigger role in finding Ooley the best home through the adoption process.
So, to recap on where we are and what's going on next: We know that Madam Lucine of Good Sam currently has the guardianship of Ooley and all the needed documents to make him legally adoptable. We know that Md Lucine has to release her rights to a creche so that we can move forward with adopting Ooley. Daniel leaves for Haiti December 6th. He will travel to Haiti with Otis of Mission of Hope and meet with all the needed translators and such to talk to Md Lucine. Once negotiations are figured out and Md Lucine agrees to release her rights, Ooley will be removed from her care. Then Ooley will be taken to his new home for the duration of the adoptions process where we will be able to visit!
After Daniel gets back home, we will begin the adoption on our end. Meaning all the home studies and stuff will begin. Of course people are warning of all the possible obstacles, but I would like to warn all those obstacles of how big my God is! And in that case, I would like to have everyone expect with us that God will move mountains and that miracles will take place in this situation. That steps will be skipped and that all the paper work will be moved more quickly than ever seen before. That somehow, some way, Ooley will be home so soon that people will be amazed and know it's God!
We look forward to sharing more with you as we know it! Thanks SO much to all of you for your prayers and support!
We will probably be having another event of some sort later after all the holidays. If you have suggestions of fun events, hit me up!
Daniel's trip to Haiti in December is looking like it's going to be successful! We had a conference call with Vivian from Chances For Children last night! Of course there is always a chance of obstacles, but we don't believe that they will happen. CFC had shared a concern that they may not be able to take Ooley in at the time Daniel is in Haiti due to not having the staff at the new creche/orphanage in time. But after last night's call, it's all coming together! Vivian said it's looking like the timing will all work out and we just need to work out some details.
We are expecting to hear back from Vivian by the end of this week with the logistics of what needs to take place in December. We are so grateful that she is helping us with getting step by step order of things together and even some possible obstacle solving options in case needed too. We know our situation isn't the same as most other adoptions in that we aren't just being matched with a child already in an adoptable orphanage/creche. Our process is a lot more intricate, but it allows us to play a lot bigger role in finding Ooley the best home through the adoption process.
So, to recap on where we are and what's going on next: We know that Madam Lucine of Good Sam currently has the guardianship of Ooley and all the needed documents to make him legally adoptable. We know that Md Lucine has to release her rights to a creche so that we can move forward with adopting Ooley. Daniel leaves for Haiti December 6th. He will travel to Haiti with Otis of Mission of Hope and meet with all the needed translators and such to talk to Md Lucine. Once negotiations are figured out and Md Lucine agrees to release her rights, Ooley will be removed from her care. Then Ooley will be taken to his new home for the duration of the adoptions process where we will be able to visit!
After Daniel gets back home, we will begin the adoption on our end. Meaning all the home studies and stuff will begin. Of course people are warning of all the possible obstacles, but I would like to warn all those obstacles of how big my God is! And in that case, I would like to have everyone expect with us that God will move mountains and that miracles will take place in this situation. That steps will be skipped and that all the paper work will be moved more quickly than ever seen before. That somehow, some way, Ooley will be home so soon that people will be amazed and know it's God!
We look forward to sharing more with you as we know it! Thanks SO much to all of you for your prayers and support!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
A picture is worth 1,000 words, a bunch of squealing, jumping out of my seat, and tap dancing around the house!
Sitting in church is a great place to be.......except when getting a new pic of your son from Haiti!!! Daniel's phone notified him of a new email from Otis, our contact with Mission of Hope who is currently in Haiti, and he had to check it right away. Thankful that we received this email toward the end of the service because I personally about lost it! The last few minutes of church felt like forever as I was fidgeting in my seat just waiting for church to end so I could squeal and share the photo with all my family and friends! Ooley was being checked over by a doctor in the newest pic, so he may not look happy but he's healthy! We are told there are more pics coming and waiting, not so patiently in my case, to see them! I hope there is one of him with a smile too!
We got in contact with the orphanage that we are hoping can take Ooley in when Daniel is there in early December. They sounded as if the timing of their new orphanage opening won't work with our timing, but we are planning a conference call to see what we can work out. We don't want him to have to be moved around a lot so we are believing that all the details will come into place quickly with the orphanage we would like to work with. We do not want to leave him in the care he is currently in once the documents are signed and Madam Lucine has released her rights. Our concern is that she will not be honest and could move or harm him to get more money from us. So, please join us in praying that the perfect orphanage will agree to take little Ooley into their care so we can get on with the actual adoption process!
This Saturday is the Bring Ooley Home from Haiti Dinner & Live Auction! If you haven't already planned to come be a part, please do. It's going to be a great night of dinner and fun! It's casual so please bring the family and enjoy the evening with us!
Thanks for your prayers and support! And most importantly thank God for continuing to protect Ooley and work out the details perfectly!
We got in contact with the orphanage that we are hoping can take Ooley in when Daniel is there in early December. They sounded as if the timing of their new orphanage opening won't work with our timing, but we are planning a conference call to see what we can work out. We don't want him to have to be moved around a lot so we are believing that all the details will come into place quickly with the orphanage we would like to work with. We do not want to leave him in the care he is currently in once the documents are signed and Madam Lucine has released her rights. Our concern is that she will not be honest and could move or harm him to get more money from us. So, please join us in praying that the perfect orphanage will agree to take little Ooley into their care so we can get on with the actual adoption process!
This Saturday is the Bring Ooley Home from Haiti Dinner & Live Auction! If you haven't already planned to come be a part, please do. It's going to be a great night of dinner and fun! It's casual so please bring the family and enjoy the evening with us!
Thanks for your prayers and support! And most importantly thank God for continuing to protect Ooley and work out the details perfectly!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Flight is booked & a gift is bought for Ooley!
WOW, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind! The Bring Ooley Home Dinner & Live Auction is THIS SATURDAY November 20th! We have had so much support from family, friends, and strangers that it has been amazing! Let's see, what all can I catch you up on?
We have had some airline miles donated and Daniel will be heading to Haiti December 6th with our friend Otis! While there, Daniel will be meeting with some people face to face to help sort out our next step. We are believing for extra favor in being able to speak with the right people with the right authority to get things moving quickly. He will be going to Good Samaritan where Ooley is and talking to Madam Lucine to see what it will require for her to sign over her rights. Of course we are believing for Madam Lucine to have a soft heart and that she will be easy to deal with. Our goal is to get the documents needed and to move Ooley from her care to another place during Daniel's trip. We are waiting for a return call from the organization and orphanage we have been speaking with for some more details.
The most important part of Daniel's trip will be loving on Ooley! I am jealous that I can't go this trip, but am super excited that Ooley will be loved on by his daddy! We bought our first item to give to Ooley! After going to numerous stores, we found the perfect stuffed animal. It's a cute little monkey and Ooley will love it! We are ready to move this along! Once Ooley is moved, the official adoption process can begin and we are believing for a very God speed process! We want Ooley home before Christmas 2011 and know that our God is bigger than any timeline!
That's the latest in a nutshell, along with so much preparation for our fundraising event. Hope to see you all there!
If you would like to donate funds &/or airline miles to help us travel to Haiti throughout the process, please contact us at amber@salonendeavor.com .
Thanks again for your prayers and support!
We have had some airline miles donated and Daniel will be heading to Haiti December 6th with our friend Otis! While there, Daniel will be meeting with some people face to face to help sort out our next step. We are believing for extra favor in being able to speak with the right people with the right authority to get things moving quickly. He will be going to Good Samaritan where Ooley is and talking to Madam Lucine to see what it will require for her to sign over her rights. Of course we are believing for Madam Lucine to have a soft heart and that she will be easy to deal with. Our goal is to get the documents needed and to move Ooley from her care to another place during Daniel's trip. We are waiting for a return call from the organization and orphanage we have been speaking with for some more details.
The most important part of Daniel's trip will be loving on Ooley! I am jealous that I can't go this trip, but am super excited that Ooley will be loved on by his daddy! We bought our first item to give to Ooley! After going to numerous stores, we found the perfect stuffed animal. It's a cute little monkey and Ooley will love it! We are ready to move this along! Once Ooley is moved, the official adoption process can begin and we are believing for a very God speed process! We want Ooley home before Christmas 2011 and know that our God is bigger than any timeline!
That's the latest in a nutshell, along with so much preparation for our fundraising event. Hope to see you all there!
If you would like to donate funds &/or airline miles to help us travel to Haiti throughout the process, please contact us at amber@salonendeavor.com .
Thanks again for your prayers and support!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Two Choices Turned Out to be The Same One!
Of all the many many places we had contacted regarding help with Ooley, only two were positive and interested in helping. One place is Wasatch International Adoptions, and the other is Chances For Children. We were exploring our options after having communicated with both of these organizations, trying to figure out what the best route would be. This morning while on phone with Chareyl of Wasatch, we were discussing the ideas she had for places to transfer Ooley to. She was leery of giving me the names of places she was thinking until she had one confirm their ability to take Ooley in. But when I told her I had been speaking with Vivian from Chances For Children, Chareyl got very excited!
It turns out that Chances for Children is actually the main place that Chareyl was thinking& we didn't even know they worked together! It's pretty amazing when God works like this! Wasatch isn't a "Christian run" organization, but when Chareyl said "I just got chills and pretty sure this is the route we are supposed to take", I'm certain she knows Who's hand is involved! Chances For Children is opening a new orphanage in Port au Prince, with hopes to be able to take in children soon! We are believing for them to be able to take Ooley in by the time Daniel goes to Haiti in December. Emails have been sent to Chareyl and Vivian and they will be contacting each other to work on details.
God is working out the details and we are very excited to watch His plan unfold!
In case you haven't heard, there is a potential hurricane heading toward Haiti. Please pray for this not to happen. The Haitian people have enough to deal with right now, they don't need more tragedy.
It turns out that Chances for Children is actually the main place that Chareyl was thinking& we didn't even know they worked together! It's pretty amazing when God works like this! Wasatch isn't a "Christian run" organization, but when Chareyl said "I just got chills and pretty sure this is the route we are supposed to take", I'm certain she knows Who's hand is involved! Chances For Children is opening a new orphanage in Port au Prince, with hopes to be able to take in children soon! We are believing for them to be able to take Ooley in by the time Daniel goes to Haiti in December. Emails have been sent to Chareyl and Vivian and they will be contacting each other to work on details.
God is working out the details and we are very excited to watch His plan unfold!
In case you haven't heard, there is a potential hurricane heading toward Haiti. Please pray for this not to happen. The Haitian people have enough to deal with right now, they don't need more tragedy.
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