One year ago today an earthquake shook Haiti.
One year ago we felt God calling us to adopt from Haiti.
Haiti still sits in ruins and the people still need a lot of help.
Our son still sits in Haiti, but coming home is getting closer!
Ooley's birth mom has signed everything needed and all is well! With today being the anniversary of the earthquake, a lot of places are closed. Ooley's move into Chances for Children is set for this Friday! We are super excited to get him moved and get this really moving forward. But we ask that you please pray for Ooley through this next step. He's going through a lot of transitions in this process and we are believing for him to remain stable emotionally and never feel abandoned. We anticipate the remainder of the adoption process to go quickly and smoothly. We are beleiving for things to move at God speed!
We will be applying for some grants to aid in the adoption, please pray for favor. God has more than enough and we trust that He will provide everything needed to bring Ooley home.
Thanks for your continued support! More news to come as soon as we know it!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Haiti time beats to a different drum
We are learning Haiti time is definitely different than our time. Also learning that things there are way less organized and structured than here too. The birth mom has been to court, but some other things are needed. Bobby will be traveling back to her home town with her to get her original birth certificate and returning with it to Port au Prince. This will take approximately three days travel for them at our expense. Once she arrives back to Port au Prince, the birth mom will go to social services and sign her final document to release her rights. Then Ooley can be moved into Chances For Children finally.
Dr. Jack is the CFC director and must be present for Ooley's move. He returns to the U.S. in a week...actually 6 days now. We must get the birth mom to finish up the things needed quickly in order to move Ooley soon. Otherwise, we would have to wait until Dr. Jack's next trip and don't know when that would be. Things are still moving....just very slowly it seems. Things seem to change literally every day as far as what is needed and who needs to be where to make this transfer possible.
Please continue to pray for this situation. Also for Ooley to adapt easy to all that is going on. We won't be trying to figure out anything regarding the rumor of an older brother until Ooley is secure in CFC.
The financial strain has begun, but we know that God has a plan. If you have fundraising ideas, please contact me asap amber@salonendeavor.com . You can donate by clicking the link on this blog or can go to any Communication Federal Credit Union and make a deposit into the Amber and Daniel Johnson Adoption Fund. Most important is your continued prayers.
It's hard to understand the emotional side of this process unless you are in it. Please understand that we are very excited about all that is going on, but are also dealing with a lot of emotions as well. That is the main reason for this blog. Please share this blog with anyone who would like to follow our adoption process. Answering hundreds of questions a day about it is not emotionally easy. Please understand that we really do appreciate each of you and your support. Thanks so much, we love you all!
Dr. Jack is the CFC director and must be present for Ooley's move. He returns to the U.S. in a week...actually 6 days now. We must get the birth mom to finish up the things needed quickly in order to move Ooley soon. Otherwise, we would have to wait until Dr. Jack's next trip and don't know when that would be. Things are still moving....just very slowly it seems. Things seem to change literally every day as far as what is needed and who needs to be where to make this transfer possible.
Please continue to pray for this situation. Also for Ooley to adapt easy to all that is going on. We won't be trying to figure out anything regarding the rumor of an older brother until Ooley is secure in CFC.
The financial strain has begun, but we know that God has a plan. If you have fundraising ideas, please contact me asap amber@salonendeavor.com . You can donate by clicking the link on this blog or can go to any Communication Federal Credit Union and make a deposit into the Amber and Daniel Johnson Adoption Fund. Most important is your continued prayers.
It's hard to understand the emotional side of this process unless you are in it. Please understand that we are very excited about all that is going on, but are also dealing with a lot of emotions as well. That is the main reason for this blog. Please share this blog with anyone who would like to follow our adoption process. Answering hundreds of questions a day about it is not emotionally easy. Please understand that we really do appreciate each of you and your support. Thanks so much, we love you all!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Here we go!!!!!!!
Here's the latest news! Ooley's birth mom is in Port Au Prince and has met with Mr. Beetoven (an attorney for Chances For Children) once this week. They are supposed to be meeting in the court Friday for her to sign all the documents needed to release Ooley. The birth mom is 22 years old and the birth father passed away due to an illness. Bobby allowed the birth mom to see Ooley once he was confident that she would not try to stop the adoption process. I'm still not sure how that went. But Bobby says he sees no possible problems.
We were also informed that Ooley has a 5 year old brother at Good Sam as well. We will be having someone small talk with the brother and ask if he has any siblings. If he knows that Ooley is his brother and knows that he has been moved from Good Sam, we could be looking at adopting him as well. The situations in Haiti are much different than here, and it's very possible that he doesn't know he has siblings. We've said from the beginning that we won't split up siblings. So, if they know about each other then we will do what we feel is best and not split them up. As scary of a thought that it might be to deal with Madem Lucine again and to possibly be adopting another child, we will follow our hearts on this one whichever way that might be.
Madem Lucine has proven to not be completely honest, but she no longer has any power to stop things at this point. She hasn't given money to birth mom as we had agreed. Everything is a money issue with Madem Lucine now, and that's okay because we can still move forward with or without her help. We still owe her some money and will follow through will our end, as it's the honest thing to do.
The way things are looking right now, Ooley will be moved to his new home for the adoption process at Chances For Children on Friday! That means the official adoption process can begin! We have contacted the adoption agency and are getting the ball rolling on the U.S. end now too! I've told them that our goal is to have Ooley here at home before next Christmas. They told me that although that seems to be a "lofty goal", let's get on it and shoot for it! They must not understand how amazing my God is, or they would know that this is going to be the most amazingly quick and simple adoption process they will ever have handled! Plus, we have ALL of you backing us up in prayer too!
Financial funds are going to be needed quickly, so if you have fundraising ideas or would like to make a donation please let us know! Thanks for all your prayers and support!
Let's get this going! HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We were also informed that Ooley has a 5 year old brother at Good Sam as well. We will be having someone small talk with the brother and ask if he has any siblings. If he knows that Ooley is his brother and knows that he has been moved from Good Sam, we could be looking at adopting him as well. The situations in Haiti are much different than here, and it's very possible that he doesn't know he has siblings. We've said from the beginning that we won't split up siblings. So, if they know about each other then we will do what we feel is best and not split them up. As scary of a thought that it might be to deal with Madem Lucine again and to possibly be adopting another child, we will follow our hearts on this one whichever way that might be.
Madem Lucine has proven to not be completely honest, but she no longer has any power to stop things at this point. She hasn't given money to birth mom as we had agreed. Everything is a money issue with Madem Lucine now, and that's okay because we can still move forward with or without her help. We still owe her some money and will follow through will our end, as it's the honest thing to do.
The way things are looking right now, Ooley will be moved to his new home for the adoption process at Chances For Children on Friday! That means the official adoption process can begin! We have contacted the adoption agency and are getting the ball rolling on the U.S. end now too! I've told them that our goal is to have Ooley here at home before next Christmas. They told me that although that seems to be a "lofty goal", let's get on it and shoot for it! They must not understand how amazing my God is, or they would know that this is going to be the most amazingly quick and simple adoption process they will ever have handled! Plus, we have ALL of you backing us up in prayer too!
Financial funds are going to be needed quickly, so if you have fundraising ideas or would like to make a donation please let us know! Thanks for all your prayers and support!
Let's get this going! HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Slow pace is better than no pace
Things may be moving slow, but at least they are still moving along! We talked to Bobby this morning and Ooley is still doing well! He's enjoying playing with Bobby's nephew still, and I'm sure he's enjoying being fed! I think Daniel is still processing his recent trip to Haiti, because talking about his experience with Ooley has not be easy or detailed. As soon as he is able and willing, I hope to get him to blog about it.
We are still waiting for the birth mother to arrive to sign the documents needed on her behalf. Madam Lucine keeps saying she's on her way, but does not seem to have accurate information or urgency. Bobby has been in contact with our attorney in Haiti and they have Ooley's birth certificate and the birth father's death certificate already. All we need is the birth mother's part and Ooley can then be placed in the Chances For Children and the adoption process can start.
Part of me wishes that Ooley could just stay with Bobby's family through the adoption process. But we understand that Chances For Children is the place for the adoption process to work best. Please pray for Ooley through all this moving around. Pray that he adjusts easily to each new place. Pray that Ooley will know our love and the love of God wrapping him in His arms. Pray for Bobby as he is helping us in this process. And please continue to pray for us. This is harder emotionally than I think either of us are willing to admit. We want our son here, home. But in the mean time, we are trusting that God is working out the details in His perfect timing.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have ideas to help raise funds for this process, please contact me at amber@salonendeavor.com
We are still waiting for the birth mother to arrive to sign the documents needed on her behalf. Madam Lucine keeps saying she's on her way, but does not seem to have accurate information or urgency. Bobby has been in contact with our attorney in Haiti and they have Ooley's birth certificate and the birth father's death certificate already. All we need is the birth mother's part and Ooley can then be placed in the Chances For Children and the adoption process can start.
Part of me wishes that Ooley could just stay with Bobby's family through the adoption process. But we understand that Chances For Children is the place for the adoption process to work best. Please pray for Ooley through all this moving around. Pray that he adjusts easily to each new place. Pray that Ooley will know our love and the love of God wrapping him in His arms. Pray for Bobby as he is helping us in this process. And please continue to pray for us. This is harder emotionally than I think either of us are willing to admit. We want our son here, home. But in the mean time, we are trusting that God is working out the details in His perfect timing.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have ideas to help raise funds for this process, please contact me at amber@salonendeavor.com
Monday, December 13, 2010
Daniel is home, and the ball is still rolling!
Daniel made it home safe on Saturday afternoon! Man, does he have stories to tell! Maybe I can get him to blog about his experience....maybe all of you should tell him you want to hear it so that he will :)
Although we were hoping for more to be able to be accomplished before he left Haiti, we are thankful for the progress that was made. Here's the short of it:
Bobby picked up Ooley on Saturday before lunch time and will continue to to care for him until able to place him in Chances For Children, the Creche (adoptable orphanage). Bobby will be our voice and the person able to help meet with anyone needed and take Ooley wherever necessary. Bobby called Daniel this morning and said that Ooley is happy and was eating breakfast and enjoying playing with Bobby's nephew. It's good to know that Ooley will be fed and taken care of from here out!
Expected to happen today, Ooley's birth mom will be meeting with Madam Lucine in the courts to sign some documents to relinquish her rights. Then she will need to meet with Chances For Children and their attorneys as well. Ooley's official birth certificate, the relinquish papers from the birth mother, and the death certificate of the birth father must all be gathered before we are able to move Ooley to CFC and start the adoption process. Please pray that all documents are easily acquired and that the birth mom will be easy to work with as well.
We will be needing to travel to Haiti quite a bit during this process, but Bobby has already been and will continue to be a great help! If you have any fundraising ideas, please contact me via email at amber@salonendeavor.com . We have been told the rough estimate will be $25,000 for the adoption, not including all this preliminary stuff or our travel. Of course we are believing that this process will go way faster than the 12-18 months they say, and way less expensive than they say as well. But these are the facts at the current time and we'll let you know when we hear otherwise.
Although we were hoping for more to be able to be accomplished before he left Haiti, we are thankful for the progress that was made. Here's the short of it:
Bobby picked up Ooley on Saturday before lunch time and will continue to to care for him until able to place him in Chances For Children, the Creche (adoptable orphanage). Bobby will be our voice and the person able to help meet with anyone needed and take Ooley wherever necessary. Bobby called Daniel this morning and said that Ooley is happy and was eating breakfast and enjoying playing with Bobby's nephew. It's good to know that Ooley will be fed and taken care of from here out!
Expected to happen today, Ooley's birth mom will be meeting with Madam Lucine in the courts to sign some documents to relinquish her rights. Then she will need to meet with Chances For Children and their attorneys as well. Ooley's official birth certificate, the relinquish papers from the birth mother, and the death certificate of the birth father must all be gathered before we are able to move Ooley to CFC and start the adoption process. Please pray that all documents are easily acquired and that the birth mom will be easy to work with as well.
We will be needing to travel to Haiti quite a bit during this process, but Bobby has already been and will continue to be a great help! If you have any fundraising ideas, please contact me via email at amber@salonendeavor.com . We have been told the rough estimate will be $25,000 for the adoption, not including all this preliminary stuff or our travel. Of course we are believing that this process will go way faster than the 12-18 months they say, and way less expensive than they say as well. But these are the facts at the current time and we'll let you know when we hear otherwise.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Overwhelmed but still trusting
Things in Haiti are changing by the hour. The UN had originally thought the riots and barricades would calm down by late afternoon yesterday. But it turns out that things got worse over night. It's hard for us to understand why the Haitian people would do these things because they aren't happy with something, but that's the only way they know. The people who aren't happy are determined to let their "voice be heard" somehow. Apparently their way to be heard is to demonstrate their anger by blocking roads, as if the overwhelming smell of burning tires is going help matters. However, their demonstrations and attempts to shut Haiti down has been successful so far.
Daniel has told me that he is safe, but unable to get to Ooley. All flights are still canceled. If at all possible, someone will be getting Ooley to Daniel some time today. But with all the roads blocked we aren't sure who could do that at this time. Courts are still closed and everyone, especially those who aren't Haitian, are being encouraged to stay put and not attempt to travel.
I know Daniel and Ooley are not only safe in God's hands, but that they have some of the best people able to help them if something extreme is necessary. They've been told that U.S. Marines will be brought in to help clear the barricades and stop the rioting demonstrations, but no timeline has been given last I've heard. Daniel has been in contact with me with any information he knows and if he's able to have a second of Internet access has been posting updates on his Facebook. I'll stay on it the best I can from my end too.
We are still in contact with Chances For Children, but are just all having to sit and wait at this point. Waiting is not fun.
Please pray for Daniel and Ooley's safety, as well as everyone with them. This is another reminder to not take our freedom here in America for granted. Pray for the troops that will be traveling to Haiti to help the Haitian people too.
Thanks everyone for your messages and comments on Facebook and for your texts. Knowing that you are praying and supporting us gives us strength to endure. This will all make for a really cool story later I'm sure!
Daniel has told me that he is safe, but unable to get to Ooley. All flights are still canceled. If at all possible, someone will be getting Ooley to Daniel some time today. But with all the roads blocked we aren't sure who could do that at this time. Courts are still closed and everyone, especially those who aren't Haitian, are being encouraged to stay put and not attempt to travel.
I know Daniel and Ooley are not only safe in God's hands, but that they have some of the best people able to help them if something extreme is necessary. They've been told that U.S. Marines will be brought in to help clear the barricades and stop the rioting demonstrations, but no timeline has been given last I've heard. Daniel has been in contact with me with any information he knows and if he's able to have a second of Internet access has been posting updates on his Facebook. I'll stay on it the best I can from my end too.
We are still in contact with Chances For Children, but are just all having to sit and wait at this point. Waiting is not fun.
Please pray for Daniel and Ooley's safety, as well as everyone with them. This is another reminder to not take our freedom here in America for granted. Pray for the troops that will be traveling to Haiti to help the Haitian people too.
Thanks everyone for your messages and comments on Facebook and for your texts. Knowing that you are praying and supporting us gives us strength to endure. This will all make for a really cool story later I'm sure!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Riots have stopped the transfer Ooley for tonight.
Daniel and the people with him were headed to get Ooley from Good Sam when it became too dangerous. The roads were beginning to be blocked and it was too unsafe to continue. They had to negotiate to be allowed to leave the area they were in when they turned back to head to safety. So, Ooley is still at Good Sam and Daniel and the others are now back at their rooms and will remain there the rest of the evening. It is getting dark there and nothing more can be accomplished safely. Ooley's transfer to Bobby's house will resume tomorrow.
Please pray that all goes well tonight. Pray that Ooley is safe and taken care of and knows we love him. Pray for Daniel's safety and good health for tonight and the rest of the trip. Pray for the riots to end so the roads will be open and they can move Ooley first thing in the morning. And for the riots to end so flights can resume as well. This is not easy, but this is where we trust that God holds us and Ooley.
Expecting miracles and more good news tomorrow!
Please pray that all goes well tonight. Pray that Ooley is safe and taken care of and knows we love him. Pray for Daniel's safety and good health for tonight and the rest of the trip. Pray for the riots to end so the roads will be open and they can move Ooley first thing in the morning. And for the riots to end so flights can resume as well. This is not easy, but this is where we trust that God holds us and Ooley.
Expecting miracles and more good news tomorrow!
Ooley (Woodley)'s birthday has been confirmed!!!
It seems the document process may be taking a little longer than we were expecting. This could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Daniel said that when he saw Ooley (Woodley) this morning he was happy to see him and was NOT happy to see him leave at all! They will be going back this afternoon to get Ooley and he will be staying with Bobby who be our contact and liaison for the duration of the transfer. Bobby is a trustworthy contact who works with Mission of Hope. He will be caring for Ooley in his home along with the help from Bobby's sister. He will have Internet access and a phone so we can contact him somewhat easily. Ooley may not be with Bobby's family too long, and we are confident that this will be the best care for him at this time.
The real birth certificate is in the court, but Daniel has seen a copy. Ooley is two and a half years old! His birthday is June 22, 2008....put that in your calenders :)
Daniel says things are running the Haitian way, which means slow and are changing every minute. But we know God has the ultimate timing and it is perfect!
The real birth certificate is in the court, but Daniel has seen a copy. Ooley is two and a half years old! His birthday is June 22, 2008....put that in your calenders :)
Daniel says things are running the Haitian way, which means slow and are changing every minute. But we know God has the ultimate timing and it is perfect!
Riots may shut down Port au Prince, but they can't keep Daniel from moving Ooley!
The new president has been announced and some of the Haitian people are not happy. Not happy Haitians equals riots. Riots equal Port au Prince shut down completely which means all roads closed and no courts open. No flights in or out either. Today will be spent getting the plans for tomorrow in order.
Madam Lucine has been given half of the money up front to get the ball rolling. She knows a judge and is trying to contact him today to get Ooley's process first on the docket for tomorrow. Ooley's birth mother must be present as well as Dr. Jack and the attorneys from Chances For Children where Ooley will be moved. Daniel will be in contact with everyone needed today to make sure everyone is where they need to be for tomorrow.
I talked to Daniel this morning and he said they were working on plans of where Ooley can stay for tonight and if needed a few extra nights as well. He may be held at Mission of Hope, but Otis has said that if that's not possible then they will just gather supplies and take Ooley to the hotel with them. Although that sounds nice and all, I don't think that would be easy for Daniel and I think he may not want to come home after spending the night with Ooley. If the documents and court process cannot be completed within the next day or so, we will have people helping wrap that up for us after Daniel returns. We have been so blessed with contacts who are trustworthy and are willing to help us when needed.
Chances For Children's new location is located in Port au Prince so there is no way that Ooley will be able to transferred there today. But regardless, he will be taken to a place with great care and be loved on! I'm sure he will be super happy to see his Daddy today! It's pretty amazing how he already loves Daniel, God is cool like that.
As of now, we are not sure if flights will be open for Daniel's trip home tomorrow. I will keep you posted with all I know when I know it. Please continue to pray for safety and health as things there are pretty crazy right now. It's not easy on Daniel to be handling all this, but we know God is our strength!
We cannot thank Otis and all the people of Mission of Hope enough! We cannot express our gratitude enough for everyone who is with Chances For Children who is helping us! We are SO thankful for them and for each of you! Thanks for your continued prayers and support! The adoption process will begin as soon as we can get Ooley moved and get the paperwork started. If you are able and interested in helping with the funding you can make a donation into the Amber and Daniel Johnson Adoption fund at any Communication Federal Credit Union location, or can give through paypal by clicking the link on this blog. Prayers mean A LOT, and we really appreciate each one!
Love you all and look forward to sharing more great news with you!
Madam Lucine has been given half of the money up front to get the ball rolling. She knows a judge and is trying to contact him today to get Ooley's process first on the docket for tomorrow. Ooley's birth mother must be present as well as Dr. Jack and the attorneys from Chances For Children where Ooley will be moved. Daniel will be in contact with everyone needed today to make sure everyone is where they need to be for tomorrow.
I talked to Daniel this morning and he said they were working on plans of where Ooley can stay for tonight and if needed a few extra nights as well. He may be held at Mission of Hope, but Otis has said that if that's not possible then they will just gather supplies and take Ooley to the hotel with them. Although that sounds nice and all, I don't think that would be easy for Daniel and I think he may not want to come home after spending the night with Ooley. If the documents and court process cannot be completed within the next day or so, we will have people helping wrap that up for us after Daniel returns. We have been so blessed with contacts who are trustworthy and are willing to help us when needed.
Chances For Children's new location is located in Port au Prince so there is no way that Ooley will be able to transferred there today. But regardless, he will be taken to a place with great care and be loved on! I'm sure he will be super happy to see his Daddy today! It's pretty amazing how he already loves Daniel, God is cool like that.
As of now, we are not sure if flights will be open for Daniel's trip home tomorrow. I will keep you posted with all I know when I know it. Please continue to pray for safety and health as things there are pretty crazy right now. It's not easy on Daniel to be handling all this, but we know God is our strength!
We cannot thank Otis and all the people of Mission of Hope enough! We cannot express our gratitude enough for everyone who is with Chances For Children who is helping us! We are SO thankful for them and for each of you! Thanks for your continued prayers and support! The adoption process will begin as soon as we can get Ooley moved and get the paperwork started. If you are able and interested in helping with the funding you can make a donation into the Amber and Daniel Johnson Adoption fund at any Communication Federal Credit Union location, or can give through paypal by clicking the link on this blog. Prayers mean A LOT, and we really appreciate each one!
Love you all and look forward to sharing more great news with you!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Ooley is good and things are going!
SO much to say, where do I start?! I personally didn't get much sleep last night, but today's news has made everything great! Daniel traveled to Haiti with a couple other guys that were going to work with Mission of Hope for other reasons. He called me this morning around 9:30a to quickly let me know that they arrived safely and are being taken care of. Then came the long day of waiting on my end and a lot of work on Daniel's end.
Daniel contacted me at 4:15p our time, 5:15p there. Connection in Haiti is horrible so Facebook and Skype were near impossible. Through very broken conversation and finally a quick phone call we were able to swap information. For the record I had a couple really great friends come by the salon and help me set up an International calling deal. I am waiting for Daniel to get the info of what to do to set it up on his end via email or Facebook when he can get a connection.
So here's the scoop:
They were about to head to Good Sam where Ooley is and made a stop by Mission of Hope. When they got to MOH, they found the Madam Lucine from Good Sam was there and that she had some of the children there visiting the clinic. Turns out Ooley was one of those children. Although it's not good news to hear the Ooley was in need of medical attention, he is ok and getting treated for an eye infection and has a low fever. Ooley being at the clinic is a huge blessing! This saved Daniel from having to travel into the villages to talk to Madam Lucine! The documents on the paperwork at MOH have Ooley listed as "Charles Woodley" and they call him Woodley...and that is pronounced as we have been spelling it apparently. Daniel will know for sure once he sees the birth certificate!
Madam Lucine has the documents needed for us to adopt Ooley and has put a price tag of $1,500 U.S. for them. She did say that we could go ahead and move him and get her the money needed after he has been moved. We found out that Ooley's birth father is deceased, but his birth mother is still alive. Madam Lucine knows where his birth mother is and she must go to the court and sign over her rights to allow us to be able to adopt Ooley. There are some other smaller fees in the court process and paying for the travel and meals for the Madam Lucine and Ooley's birth mother to get to the court. We are looking a at few additional hundred dollars for the court process to get Ooley moved.
Daniel is trying to get in contact with the staff of Chances For Children where Ooley needs to be moved to. Once we can contact them, Ooley can be moved at any time. Daniel will be dealing with the court and Ooley's birth mother tomorrow. Please pray for complete favor on our side!Our God is HUGE and can do ANYTHING!
Daniel has some video and some pics of Ooley and will be posting them on Facebook at the mercy of the reception. I will drag them to the blog and post as soon as I have access to them. Ooley is doing good and Daniel had a great time playing with him and getting him to laugh! Laughter is the best thing to hear coming from a child, especially your own! We are looking forward to bringing Ooley home and are so excited to get this going faster!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support! I will post more info as soon as I know it! Stay posted here!
Daniel contacted me at 4:15p our time, 5:15p there. Connection in Haiti is horrible so Facebook and Skype were near impossible. Through very broken conversation and finally a quick phone call we were able to swap information. For the record I had a couple really great friends come by the salon and help me set up an International calling deal. I am waiting for Daniel to get the info of what to do to set it up on his end via email or Facebook when he can get a connection.
So here's the scoop:
They were about to head to Good Sam where Ooley is and made a stop by Mission of Hope. When they got to MOH, they found the Madam Lucine from Good Sam was there and that she had some of the children there visiting the clinic. Turns out Ooley was one of those children. Although it's not good news to hear the Ooley was in need of medical attention, he is ok and getting treated for an eye infection and has a low fever. Ooley being at the clinic is a huge blessing! This saved Daniel from having to travel into the villages to talk to Madam Lucine! The documents on the paperwork at MOH have Ooley listed as "Charles Woodley" and they call him Woodley...and that is pronounced as we have been spelling it apparently. Daniel will know for sure once he sees the birth certificate!
Madam Lucine has the documents needed for us to adopt Ooley and has put a price tag of $1,500 U.S. for them. She did say that we could go ahead and move him and get her the money needed after he has been moved. We found out that Ooley's birth father is deceased, but his birth mother is still alive. Madam Lucine knows where his birth mother is and she must go to the court and sign over her rights to allow us to be able to adopt Ooley. There are some other smaller fees in the court process and paying for the travel and meals for the Madam Lucine and Ooley's birth mother to get to the court. We are looking a at few additional hundred dollars for the court process to get Ooley moved.
Daniel is trying to get in contact with the staff of Chances For Children where Ooley needs to be moved to. Once we can contact them, Ooley can be moved at any time. Daniel will be dealing with the court and Ooley's birth mother tomorrow. Please pray for complete favor on our side!Our God is HUGE and can do ANYTHING!
Daniel has some video and some pics of Ooley and will be posting them on Facebook at the mercy of the reception. I will drag them to the blog and post as soon as I have access to them. Ooley is doing good and Daniel had a great time playing with him and getting him to laugh! Laughter is the best thing to hear coming from a child, especially your own! We are looking forward to bringing Ooley home and are so excited to get this going faster!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support! I will post more info as soon as I know it! Stay posted here!
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