Hurry up and wait some more

Hurry up and wait. We are now at the stage where we are at the mercy of the speed of other people. Our next step will be to get our fingerprints run again as soon as we get the time and place assigned to us by Homeland Security. Then it's more waiting. Our documents are currently at the Haitian Consulate getting authenticated there in Haiti. We aren't really sure why all the documents need to be checked and rechecked a bunch of times, but it's the process.

We got an email that wasn't super encouraging regarding the timeline of when we will be able to bring Ooley home. Haiti was taking average of 24 months for their part of the process before the earthquake. Haitian adoptions haven't been opened long enough after the earthquake to really know a good estimate of how long things could take now. We are praying for expedient process and extra favor for getting it all taken care of as quick as possible.

We don't really know why it takes so long. Our documents must go through so many hands and offices. Once we get everything authenticated in Haiti, which should be in the next week or so, they are sent to Chances For Children, where Ooley is, for processing there. Once our documents arrive in Haiti, the attorney will need to go through it and make sure everything is there. Then the file will go to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, next IBESR, next Civil Court of Parquet, next Minister of Interior, and then finally to the US Government for approval and then Ooley's Visa issue.

We've been told the whole process is pretty long. The thought of it taking two more years from here feels like my heart is being ripped from my chest. There's no way it can take that long. On the positive side, we have been in contact with several people who have authority and know people who can help speed up the process in Haiti. We've been blessed with so much favor this far, and we know God has every detail taken care of already. We don't take for granted all the contacts we've been given and all the help that has been offered our way.

We don't understand all the details. We don't understand where all the funds will come from. We don't understand how things could possibly take so much time. But we do understand that we love our son and we will continue forward and trust God with the details.

We are looking to have a garage sale to raise funds, but we haven't been able to secure a venue. Ideally, we would like for it to be inside somewhere like a church gym or something. If you have any contacts that we could pursue in south OKC/Moore area, please email us at amber@salonendeavor.com . As soon as we get the details worked out, we will be letting you all know when and where it will be and gathering items.

Thanks for your prayers and support, it means more than you realize. As we may seem to be emotionally numb, we are really excited but just overwhelmed. Love you all and look forward to sharing good news with you soon!