Guatemala Adoption, Finally
Finally, after one year of waiting we are off to Guatemala this weekend to bring our new son home. I know that most of you can imagine my excitement because if you are reading this blog you are in some way connected to adoption.
Last year we were in Guatemala Ci
ty the day after Christmas to meet our future son and this year we will be there for the New Year to bring him home. For us, it has been a long year, waiting, dealing with the unknown, trying to understand mistakes that should not have been made.
But, when it comes down to it we know that Gus is in a good place, that he is taken care of and that he is happy. We don’t look forward to the grief we know he will have for his foster family and the potential rough adjustment he will have but we also know that it comes with adoption. AJ went through it and it is my belief that most children, no matter how hard parents try to ignore it, go through it.
Guatemala has experienced it’s own turmoil this year, enough to leave children without homes, adoptive parents in flux, the adoption community (agencies) in a state of financial emergency, and even in legal trouble for European Adoption (ummm… Orson Mozes?) and adoption personnel in Guatemala.
We feel so grateful that we have made it this far, that we have finally made it to the finish line so to speak. There are so many families before us that are still stuck in this process. We know what it feels like to take the steps needed and then falter. We missed months of his first year because of foolish mistakes.
Perhaps there were reasons…
Congratulations on finally, finally getting to travel for Gus. We wish you the best of luck on your journey.
I second that! May your travels be safe and smooth. What a way to begin a new calendar year
What wonderful news! I’m glad that you’ll be bringing your son home really soon — enjoy your time with them, they go fast.
My wife and I adopted two boys from Guatemala, the first one came home in August 2000 and the second in January 2002. Even back then the threat of the country closing was real, but I’m glad that it has reopened and you can bring your child home.
Have a blessed 2009!
I am so excited for you! Have a wonderful trip. We’ll be keeping you in our prayers!
That’s so exciting. It’s so great to see a happy ending:-) I can’t wait to see photos when you return. I hope you have a great trip.
Congratz! So glad you’re finally heading to bring your boy home. Safe travels.
Thank you all!
HOORAY!! I will be praying for safe travels and for AJ and your whole family as you begin the journey of adjusting to life with all four of you. I am so excited for you! I hope I get to meet him sometime soon! Blessings to you and your family, Marcie!!
Congratulations, Marcie! I can’t wait to meet Gus. I’m very happy for you.
I’m very late with my good wishes, but I hope it’s gone well, and that you’re all home safely, and settling in gradually …
Congratulations!!! I know how wonderful this feeling is. We brought our son home after a 2 and half year battle with the court system in Guatemala. I am sure your son’s adjustment will go just fine. Some time and a lot of love is the best prescription. Good luck to you and your family!