Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Huge Prayer Request!

Please read the following letter from Donna Barber, our facilitator for Acres of Hope. Even though we don't have a referral yet, this woman who is in charge of Visas for the children in the orphanage, will slow down the adoption process. ie we will not receive a referral until other children are sent home to their families in America. Basically the orphanage (AOH) is full up with children who are matched to families (referred, waiting on passports, adoption finalization or Visas) and waiting to come home. Until these children are brought home, no more new children are being accepted into the orphanage at this time (meaning more waiting for us and many others waiting for a referral). So your prayers are mightily appreciated for all of us adoptive parents in waiting!

Hi families

I am slowly finding out more and more about the embassy process. I
have to admit; I am not a happy camper about it and it has tried my
patience alot today.

The new consular at the embassy is an African American Women who has
decided it is her mission to Slow Down Adoptions. She said there
have been too many complaints about it so that is her solution to
it. I know that there has been numerous problems with other
agencies. I asked why they didnt reconsider AOH as there has been no
complaints about them and our staff there said that she is lumping
all adoption agencies together. She didnt care.
Charles who handles the visa processing for families said that she
will not just let them come in on a Thursday and process a visa
either. If you dont have an appointment; she wont allow you in the
door even. She will no longer except emails from our agency or
parent agencies, or even the INS of your state about your I-600
approval. She will only accept the cable sent by the National Visa
Center as proof that you have I-600 approval. (this is for traveling
families) She has a 2yr term in this position.

This person is in MUCH need of prayer. She needs her heart softened
dramatically. And she must not be used as a tool to prevent
adoptions of children who are in much need of families. Lift her up
in your prayers. I could use them too. ( I admit I dont have such
kind thoughts about her today)

So AOH will continue to work around this new process as much as
possible. We will keep you informed. Have a good day- Donna

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