Slowing down!

Brian and I have appreciated everyone's efforts to contact our representatives and Guatemala more than you will ever know! But now we are at a point where we have to take a breath and trust our agency. Tonight we had a webinar with our agency to review the situation. I actually felt incredibly informed and am glad that I have spent time researching. Our agency's owner just returned from Guatemala where he met with many officials and actually got a copy of the Oretga Law with 57 out of 65 amendments. He stated that currently there is a transitional clause amendment and he believes that all cases at the point where we are will continue under the old laws. He stated that we will probably see additional time, but we were already expecting that and it didn't sound like it would be anything crazy.

In addition - - and this is the important part - - our embassy is required to answer all emails. If we continue to email and call we will slow them down. They have seen such a large volume of calls and emails that they are being overwhelmed. We have what we wanted, which is an amendment asking for transitional cases to continue. Now we just have to wait.

And - - please make no attempt to contact the Guatemalan authorities. There have been people who have called or contacted PGN and because of that one phone call their case has been thrown into investigation. This can cause huge wait times and hassles.

End result - - we are back to waiting. But we are waiting knowing that there is an amendment on the books to protect our case. And for those who have asked, our rep. told us that November 14 is the earliest date we could have the Ortega Law finalized. We will have to pay attention beginning with the Presidential elections in Guatemala, but the process of finalizing this law could continue into the spring. We do not have a magic date and must be patient.

Again, we're much better off than we were a few short weeks ago! I truly believe it is because of all the families and friends who have stepped up to help. And while it stinks to have to sit back with that "can't I do anything?" feeling it is what we have to do.

We love you guys!