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We got word on Friday that our case came out of the Guatemala court system (PGN) on Thursday. What does this mean in real words?
The birthmother will have her final sign off. A new birth certificate will be requested from the city she was born in with her birth name and our last name on it.
Once our attorney receives that, she will then take all the paperwork she has to the US embassy. They will then translate the documents and issue a passport and "pink slip", in other words, permission to travel. We are then able to take her to the embassy doctor for her final visit, the US embassy to get her visa, then home!
All this should take about 3 weeks.
I am headed down on the 19th to stay for the duration. If it's a week, great. If it's 2 weeks, ok. I'm nervous about leaving the boys behind, but very excited about seeing our new baby girl! I'll be staying in an apartment in Antigua. A town 45 min. outside of Guatemala City, known for it's beauty and history. Many adoptive parents stay here while fostering their children. I can't wait.
Please pray for us in the next few weeks. A lot of little things have to happen before we can bring Ellie home for good. Pray that our "pink slip" is issued in record time and I'll only have to be away from the rest of the family for a few days!
We'll keep you posted!
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Ellie a month ago while we were visiting.
Not the best picture, but the most recent one we received in an update.
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