Hurricane Noel

Thanks to all of you who have emailed about the recent hurricane, Noel. Although it caused much devastation and dozens of deaths in Haiti, all of the friends we met on our trip are safe. It's devastating to read the stories about parents having to choose one child over another as the water swept them away. The deforestation of the majority of the country played a role in the damage of the heavy rains. We are relieved that it has moved away from the area.

The lawyer received our paperwork (thanks again DHL!) on Friday and said she would bring it to the 2nd agency (the one that the paperwork has been in since July) on Monday. We're hoping that she did and that they immediately signed it so that she could take it to the next agency right away. We're also realistic, and know that "immediately" and "right away" rarely happen.

In the meantime we've been trying to understand a request we got from US Immigration asking for a document we already submitted as well as another form of documentation that we don't even understand. I'm starting to feel like it will be a miracle if this all goes through. But...crazier things have happened, so start praying everyone.

On a happier note, I just got back from a four day trip to my home town in Indiana. A group from my church here went to a conference that my dad played a major role in, so it was wonderful to see many family members (including my amazing 7 month old nephew!!!) as well as attend the conference.

We should be getting some news of something soon, so keep watching and please say (at least) a few prayers for the "paperwork people" as I call them, the baby girl, and the two of us. Thanks.