Lucy Jane showing off her big dimples and sweet smile!
New picture our agency sent us of holding her for the first time!
Another pic from the agency meeting Lucia!
Summer Fun with the Armstrong Boys. . .
Hoopfest 2007. . .
Isaac and Keagan at Hoopfest.
Fun with Haily and Hannah.
Our cute - messy - summer boys!We have had some movement in our Case and new info on Lucia!
1. Lucia had her one month check up at the doctors and weighs a whopping 6lbs 14oz. She has gained at least a pound and a half. He said she is alert and sleeping long stretches at night.
2. We are waiting for Pre-Approval from the US Government.
If you remember Lucia's DNA and her Birth mother's DNA were collected when we were in Guatemala. This was for Pre-Approval. The DNA process is actually not part of
the legal adoption process, but part of the United States Immigration process. In
order for Lucia to qualify for an orphans’ visa and travel home with us to the
United States after the adoption is final, the US Embassy will conduct an
investigation to determine that your child meets the eligibility requirements contained
in Section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The end result of the investigation is preapproval. Currently the US Immigration offices are bogged down and taking longer than normal, they gave us an estimate of 10 weeks. Pray that this is quick.
the legal adoption process, but part of the United States Immigration process. In
order for Lucia to qualify for an orphans’ visa and travel home with us to the
United States after the adoption is final, the US Embassy will conduct an
investigation to determine that your child meets the eligibility requirements contained
in Section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The end result of the investigation is preapproval. Currently the US Immigration offices are bogged down and taking longer than normal, they gave us an estimate of 10 weeks. Pray that this is quick.
3. We heard from our agency that Lucia's file entered Family court on August 3rd. This is usually concurrent with the preapproval process.
Guatemalan adoption cases really begin here. Our case is assigned a social worker and she/he will conduct an investigation and interviews (including the birth mother). She will see Lucia and her foster mother to ensure that the baby is doing well and receiving good care. She will also review our home study. Once she concludes her investigation, she will write a report
recommending approval of the adoption. The report will then be submitted to a
Family Court judge for final approval and our file will exit family court approved.
Guatemalan adoption cases really begin here. Our case is assigned a social worker and she/he will conduct an investigation and interviews (including the birth mother). She will see Lucia and her foster mother to ensure that the baby is doing well and receiving good care. She will also review our home study. Once she concludes her investigation, she will write a report
recommending approval of the adoption. The report will then be submitted to a
Family Court judge for final approval and our file will exit family court approved.
4. We have to have Pre-Approval and Exit Family Court before we can enter PGN!
5. The next Visit trip is officially booked! My mom and I are going for a long weekend at the end of September to see her at 3 months old. I am counting down the weeks. I can't wait to hold her again, and see how much she has changed.
Please pray for Family Court and Pre-Approval to be as quick as possible. We are dying to get her home with us. We miss her so much. It would be so awesome if she were home by Christmas. Keep checking back we will add any updates we get and new pictures from our agency. Thanks for all your continued prayers and support.
14 comments:
Congrats on entering FC! I hope you sail through.
The pictures are so wonderful. We are waiting on every word and checking the blog daily. K. and K. are so big now. It is hard to believe that they also weighed six pounds. Give them a hug from us.
We have the cutest picture on the refrig!!
Love you all,
Mom and Dad
The adoption process in mind boggling. It's like you have learned a new language and a new set of social rules of which the rest of us are blissfully unaware. In any event, here's to hoping that the days fly by until our little LuLu is home with you.
Love to the boys and Murphy,
B
I love the name. I am thinking it would be a great surprise to bring her back with us.
Yes!
I am counting the weeks also. I think it will be so much fun to meet little Lucy in person.
grammy sparkle
We will pray that your paperwork rises to the top of the piles miracously quick!! I loved the new pictures--so cute. Love you guys. Rachelle
Our hearts and prayers are with you - Can't wait for next months photos :)
Love to you all
Pat and Patty
i just have to say i LOVE how she is looking at you in the first picture! so precious.
we are praying for a fast, fast process and peace.
love you much,
heidi and ryan
wow - I cannot believe the detail that goes into this process (it is like it's own language?!?!). I am so unaware of all this and so it's so fascinating to me to read each step. I am praying for SPEED! I so wish she was home with you now..
Thanks so much for updating the blog...I am definately one of your stalkers! love and hugs, KC
Now that Jordan is safely home from Alaska, you guys and Lucy have officially moved into the number one spot on my prayer list! :) Love you all.
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We took our pictures to coffee yesterday with us. Lucy is a big hit around here.
We are praying for her and you.
Love you. Hug the boys.
Mom and Dad
Hi there, McMurrays! I'm back!
Wow, I missed so much while I was gone. Miss Lucy has a name (love it!!!), you've got news from the birth mother (can't wait to hear all about it), you're moving along in the process (hip, hip hooray!), and you've got a trip booked (wonderful!). So happy for you, can't wait to catch up. Most of all, can't wait to meet little Lucy! Love you - Carla
I love being able to check in on where you are in the process. Great new photos! Hope your next visit is wonderful. Having Granny Sparkle there will be so fun!
Kari
I am always praying for you guys and for Lucy to come home quick! It looks like the boys had a very fun summer. I'm sad I missed you at the lake last weekend.
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