We are in PGN!!!

We received word yesterday that we have entered the PGN. This is an average 2 month step in the process. The steps after the PGN are not as lengthy as this one. We have read stories of people being trapped in PGN for months, however we have also read one family was in and out in three weeks. We are praying for the average or less. We will keep this upto date - this is the long part of the process. Really not much to write - just waiting.

On another note, the new President of Guatemala announced that he will not be stopping the adoption process with the US until April 30th 2008. In the US news, they expect to be ready to implement the Hague Treaty as of April 1st 2008. Guatemala considered stopping the adoption process as of January 1st 2008 until the US was ready to implement the Hague Convention. For more news than you really want about the Convention and its guidelines, visit http://www.jcics.org/Hague.htm

Finally - we are about a week or so from getting James 6 month update which will provide new pictures and a medical report. Check back later next week, early the following week.

PGN

We are waiting for news of entry to the PGN (Guatemalan Consulate) for one of the final major steps in the process. Keep your fingers crossed for a quick journey through the PGN!