Confusion, Waiting, Isaac, and Mourning

Ok, here's the deal as we know it: lots of changes are coming and lots of unanswered questions. That pretty much sums it up, but I'll do my best to explain what we know, errr don't know. Haiti is planning to shift gears with their entire adoption process, for the better. But the details being worked through are delaying the files already in progress. They are working on the back log, which we assume would mean our file as well. Dates have been set, and passed, to reopen for new adoption applications. They really are working on catching up all of the files that have been in process awhile, but we aren't really sure if these delays are what's affecting our adoption. Our file is waiting for Presidential dispensation from Haitian President Martelly, since we don't meet Haiti's required age of adoption, which is 35. President Martelly hasn't been in good health in the last few weeks, and we pray for a quick recovery. Not only for our personal reasons, but for him to be able to return to helping lead Haiti forward.

There has been SO much information thrown around, and we would prefer to not discuss all the "what ifs". Now is a good time for me (Amber) to insert a rather blunt, but with the most kindness I can muster, plea. If you are playing with all of the "what ifs" about our adoption and endeavor to bring Ooley home, please please keep them to yourself. We are fully aware of all the possibilities and are not interested in having them rehashed over and over. We know that we were called by God to bring Ooley into our family and that he is our son. No matter what this process continues to bring, nothing will change that. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Regarding tropical storm Isaac hitting Haiti, Ooley and C4C are ok. C4C had some windows blown out and a tree took out their main gate, but no tragedies from Isaac within C4C. There are some areas that lost a lot, so please do not forget about the Haitian people as a whole. Every life is precious. Some communities have lost churches, schools, livestock, and much more. Also, with the flooding, cholera and other illnesses are now a threat again. We will never fully understand these kinds of tragedies in their living conditions, don't take your clean water and modern medicine for granted.

C4C was ok through Isaac, but they are mourning the loss of the newest infant, Sabrina. She was not in good health when arriving at the creche only three days before leaving this world. The creche mommies were very hopeful for a quick recovery with the care offered at C4C, and everyone there loved her immediately. Please be in prayer for everyone at C4C, as well as for Sabrina's adoptive family. Our hearts break for them.

That's the most I have at the time. Sorry there's not more information to share regarding bringing Ooley home, but we are hopeful as we continue to wait. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

If you are interested in ways to get involved with our adoption funding, or ways to help the people of Haiti, you can contact me at amber@salonendeavor.com. Please put "HELPING HAITI"  as the title, so it's not overlooked. We'll get you more info as we know it!