GREAT NEWS!!

On Wednesday August 24th we received a copy of Judson’s official adoption decree via email. It has been registered at the registrar’s office in Haiti, and he now official has our last name. That night after everyone was in bed, I sat alone in the office reading and rereading every word of the court minutes and the adoption decree. I love saying his full name and knowing that it is for real. We share the same last name . . . finally!

Once we let out a loooong held breath and thanked God for His faithfulness, we began the process of getting Judson a permanent visa, which is necessary so we can adopt him here in the United States. It continues to be a long process, but so worth it.

I talked to a colleague this week who just adopted from Columbia, and she said their adoption took four years. Their child wasn’t even born yet when they began the process, and they were not matched with a child until the last year of the process. Wow!! I’m so grateful Judson has been home with us this whole time. July 24th was Judson’s one year anniversary in the U.S. We are so blessed.

Thank you Father God for your faithfulness to our family.