Good news

I talked to Stephanie today. She just got back from a trip to Haiti. She said that Lovekender putters around like an old man and is a "hoot." She said Erickson was very happy and doing much better than when she was there in August. She said that she only witnessed a couple of meltdowns! Evidentally, Erickson carries around the little photo album I made for him. She said he carries it around like a security blanket and knows who we are in the pictures!!!

She said our file in MOI is just hanging out waiting to be signed. That office is only open on Thursdays and Fridays. Once the boys are out of MOI, they will be moved to Port au Prince to await Visas. Then, we can go pick them up!!! No telling how much longer our file will wait in MOI, and then it's about a month after that.

It's all I can do not to sign these boys up for the July swim lessons. But....I don't want to get crazy, now! I'll just wait.

Milkshake

On my mix, there is the song "Milkshake." The chorus goes something like, "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and something somethin' is better than your and something something is better than yours.....the boys are waiting."
We've heard this song dozens of times and Violet loves it. But, for the first time today she announced, "She said,'The boys are waiting'!!!". She was very excited about this. Then I realized, she thinks the artist is talking about Violet's brother's waiting in Haiti!!
So now, I think I might have a theme song to our long...long...long adoption! "The boys are waiting!"

Brothers

Dear Erickson and Lovekender,

I love you so much. Your room is ready! I've been sleeping in there because your daddy has been snoring. I can't wait for you to be sleeping in there! You are going to love it here. Food, fun, kisses and hugs. I miss you so much. Don't get too big! Hopefully we'll see you in a couple of months! Your sister can't wait. Or as she says, "I don't wait for the brothers to come home."

Love you,
Mommie

that's sooo Haiti

Our Latest update from Stephanie:

"I wanted to send a group update and let you all know that communication with Haiti has been difficult at best this last week. I know several of you are waiting for information on referrals, details/updates on your case, status of your kids, etc. Please know that Digicell (our main source of communication with all three orphanages we work with) has been struggling with their service this week. Because of this my only contact has been in 30 second spurts where I’m told “I can’t hear you” and then we get disconnected. Frustrating at best…especially for those wanting updates. Please know that I’ll continue efforts to contact our facilitators and I’m sure Digicell is continuing their efforts to improve their service J

In addition, please be praying for the country of Haiti this weekend and into next week. Starting yesterday the government is in a senate session where elections will take place, votes will be made, etc. Although there is no signs of immediate problems these sessions typically lead to some types of demonstrations and/or protests . All of that said, do not be surprised if there are offices closed next week. I’m not stating that will happen, but I am wanting to prepare you that it might.

Thank you all…each and every one. I hope that you find blessings in your weekend, and know that we continue to work towards bringing each of your children home. "

Friday's

Another Friday with no word on the boys' files. I really need them to come home. This just got old.

the best Birthday gift

I got this ray of hope in an email from Stephanie:

"Hi Kendra,

I just wanted to update you that Marie is seeing a lot of movement in MOI. Although we’ve not seen your files come out yet, she is seeing 4 or 5 a week (which is good, she had 25+ in there when you went in) So this last few weeks has been very positive. We only get MOI updates on Friday, but I’ll keep checking back until your guys are on their way!"

Could these boys be coming home soon?!!! I hope so!

antoher message

This was posted on our yahoo group by an adoptive mom from Canada. She is French speaking. She is in Haiti visiting. Evidentially, files are getting reading to move out of MOI!!! Please let ours be among them. There has been no electricity.... she writes...

"I hope everyone keep their sanity, it is not easy on anyone. And add the fact
that their is almost no electricity , I 'm staying at a friend house and the
city asked the owner to rebuilt their walls 2 meters from the streets. They give
them 5 days!!! Many did not do it , more like almost nobody... So now , like 5-6
months later, the city send buldoser to broke the walls, it is desolation all in
the streets, walls broken everywhere, especially in Petionville and Delmas. The
problems is also that often the electricity cable are in those walls, so
imagine... "

Delmas is where our main orphanage in Port-au-Prince is. The obstacles they face in Haiti!